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Spring 2024
In British Columbia (BC) there are currently four legislated nursing groups: Registered Nurses (RN), Nurse Practitioners (NP), Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN) and Licensed Practice Nurses (LPN). The designation of RPN is unique to Western Canada. RPNs are legislated as a distinct profession...
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A Narrative Inquiry into the Experiences of Health and Well-Being of Women Previously Trafficked
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Using narrative inquiry, I inquired into the experiences of health and well-being of women previously trafficked in Canada. Narrative inquiry is considered a research methodology and a method of understanding human experiences as storied phenomena under study (Clandinin & Connelly, 2000). By...
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Fall 2023
In Canada, the adoption of Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC) initiatives for adult patient populations across hospital care settings are thought to improve quality of care, safety, and cost effectiveness. However, PFCC strategies have been reported to be difficult to implement and sustain at...
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Fall 2023
Thump Thump. Swoosh, swoosh. Kamlamunikk. Heart. Mi’kmaq teachings of heart are tied to concepts such as moontime, spirits, ancestors and blood knowledge. Being a Mi’kmaq woman from the west coast of Newfoundland with strong lifelong community connection I was aware that the understanding of...
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A Narrative Inquiry into the Experiences of Transitions into and out of Alberta Correctional Facilities for People Living with HIV
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In this monograph-style thesis, experiences of transitions into and out of Alberta correctional facilities for people living with HIV were explored using narrative inquiry. The inquiry is informed by my experiences of working as a registered nurse within an Alberta correctional facility: the...
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Fall 2023
The transition to motherhood carries significant challenges. Teen mothers, in particular, are disproportionately impacted by mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression, compounded by criticism, judgement, and stereotyping from others in the community. If not addressed, mental health...
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Factors Influencing Nurses' Turnover Intentions during the COVID-19 Pandemic in The Bahamas
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Background: Nurses in The Bahamas like their colleagues across the globe have had to navigate the varied effects of the protracted COVID-19 pandemic on their work environments. One of the effects was the exacerbation of already low/limited availability of job resources (e.g., staff and...
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Nursing Practice and Context: The Relationship Between the Hospital Setting and Environmentally Responsible Practice
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Aim: The purpose of this study was to answer the following question: What are Albertan nurses’ beliefs related to climate change, health, and nursing practice, and how is their ability to practice in an environmentally responsible manner influenced by their workplace setting? Background: Climate...
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Fall 2020
Around the world, cancer is a leading cause of death and the burden of cancer is expected to increase in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), where 82% of the world’s population resides. In these countries, which include Pakistan, aspects of the culture and traditions, inaccessibility to...