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School of Nursing Mission In our efforts to prepare safe and competent novice practitioners of nursing and generate nursing knowledge, we strive to: Create a culture of caring that fosters life long learning Honour and respect lived experience Value innovative, flexible programs that are responsive to societal needs and future professional directions 2
York School of Nursing Four undergraduate programs York Seneca Georgian Collaborative BScN Post RN BScN (closed to new admissions) Second Degree Entry BScN Post RN for Internationally Educated Nurses BScN Two graduate programs Masters of Science in Nursing with or without Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner field 3
York SON Philosophy Rooted in human science perspective and caring curriculum Embraces multiple nursing theories in human science paradigm Articulates what we believe about human beings, nursing, health, and teaching learning Committed to fostering lifelong learning Articulated uniquely in program statements for each of the undergraduate and graduate programs 4
Enacting the Philosophy Program Accessibility Online Masters of Science in Nursing Hybrid PHCNP field courses online Experiential Learning Off campus clinical experiences in 7 of 8 terms Supplemented by on campus (simulated) clinical experiences across the programs
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York Seneca Georgian Collaborative BScN First Collaborative BScN program in Ontario First cohort graduated in 2001 7 year CASN accreditation in 2003 Major collaborative curriculum review and revision in 2007 New curriculum began in Year 1, Sept, 2009
Internationally Educated Nurse APPLICANT GRADUATE Nanny Nanny Housecleaner Salesclerk
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Second Degree Entry BScN Designed for learners who have completed at least 60 university credits, or who already have a completed degree, prior to entering the program Unique in meeting the needs of its learners Learners come from health related programs, or liberal or broad arts and science post secondary backgrounds Program responds to increasing demand for nursing programs that build on prior learning at an accelerated pace 11
Student Voices I like how the program is two years. A strength, I would say about the program is that it focuses so much on clientcentered care, and I feel a lot entering the profession because [the nurses] care for the individuals it doesn t take the focus off the patient. I really like it.. They are killing us this semester, honest to God. This is no flippy degree. Not that I expect it to be It s great. I love everything I m learning and I m learning a lot. The clinicals are great The program does a great job of encouraging the learner to develop. In retrospect I had NO idea what nursing encompassed when entering the program. It s not just a job it s a way of being. I love it. I love nursing. I love the profession.
Masters of Science in Nursing Examples of Major Research Projects: Parents Experiences of Stigma Associated with Mental Illness An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure: Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Patients in the Emergency Department Through the Lens of Complexity Theory Caring Theory and Relational Ethics: A Means to Understanding the Discourse in Nursing Alumni Testimonies Exceptional support from Faculty, learning online was convenient,open doors for you when you graduate with MScN The human science aspect to nursing, this program is a trailblazing program, as nurses move forward to the next century, cutting edge program, putting the discipline of nursing at the forefront
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART School of Nursing, Faculty of Health March 2009
Nursing Practicum Coordination Role of NPCO team: Office (NPCO) Find clinical placements for undergraduate and graduate programs (F 750, W 1085, S 360) Ensure students meet requirements to proceed to clinical (e.g. immunization, etc.) Develop and maintain partnerships with Hospitals, Community Agencies, etc. (300+)
Nursing Resource Centre (NRC) Nursing Resource Centre provides a simulated clinical environment in which to develop a wide range of clinical competencies essential to the provision of safe and competent care Prepares for, augments, and complements off campus clinical experiences
Recent Program Successes Graduate Entrance scholarships Second Entry > 600 applicants for 150 spots; 90% CRNE pass rate in Oct, 2008 IEN Admitted 5 th cohort, first in sustainable program; PLAR pilot started; CRNE pass rate steadily increasing (97% increase from 2007 to 2009) Post RN closure proceeding smoothly, RN diploma to Masters proposal in development SURVIVED ACCREDITATION SITE VISIT! 21
Feedback from Accreditation Too humble!! Reviewers Strengths Leadership (including Administrative positions and Executive Committee) visionary and courageous Flexible and responsive to community and societal needs Good morale; impressive students Well resourced and supported at York
Feedback from Reviewers Opportunities for Improvement Improving YSG Collaborative Program CRNE pass rates Managing enrolment quality and numbers of admissions into collaborative program Continuing to improve research productivity Hiring more experienced academics to offset large numbers of junior faculty
School of Nursing - All Research Funding 2006-2009 $1,000,000.00 $900,000.00 $800,000.00 $700,000.00 $600,000.00 $500,000.00 $400,000.00 $300,000.00 Tri-Council Other Government Other York $200,000.00 $100,000.00 $- 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 Fiscal Years
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School Priorities in 2009 10 Harmonization of undergraduate curricula Renegotiation of Collaborative Program Memorandum of Understanding to manage enrolment and quality of admissions Fully implement recommendations of Bradshaw Report Obtain approval of RN MScN proposal Deliver all programs in the most pedagogically sound and fiscally responsible model Continue to develop research capacity Further develop partnerships with clinical partners to lead to new clinical possibilities, including models of clinical teaching that might reduce over reliance on part time faculty and to attract those who are most qualified. Explore feasibility of doctoral program 27