TWU's School of Nursing continues to advance nursing scholarship and achieve excellence. Here are just some of the recent highlights from Nursing faculty and researchers.
Research team in the School of Nursing publishes scholarly work on 'Reframing covenant'
Led by Dorolen Wolfs, a team of Nursing educators have recently published research that argues for the concept of covenant over contract as a more adequate conceptual, ethical, and authentic understanding of nursing's relationship with society. Their article, entitled, "Reframing covenant for nursing: From individual commitments to covenant with society," is a collaborative work in partnership with colleagues in ACTS Seminaries.
During the research process, the team invited leading scholars into dialogue. Dr. Marsha Fowler, an adjunct with the School of Nursing, has been an excellent mentor in the process. Additional research team members include Dr. Darlaine Jantzen, Dr. Lynn Musto, and Dr. Sheryl Reimer-Kirkham.
This research is supported by a CCCU Planning Grant, awarded in 2022, Reframing Covenant for Nursing Theory and Practice. See the full article here.
Dr. Sheryl Reimer-Kirkham inducted into the American Academy of Nursing 2024 Fellows
Dr. Sheryl Reimer-Kirkham, professor and dean of Nursing, has been recognized among nurses of distinction from around the world. She joined a new class of American Academy of Nursing Fellows, representing a select group of accomplished nurse leaders, who were announced during the Academy's Health Policy Conference this past summer.
Dr. Reimer-Kirkham and the 2024 Fellows cohort will be recognized for their significant contributions to global health and health care at the Academy's annual Health Policy Conference in November.
Dr. Richard Sawatzky advances person-centered health care
Dr. Richard Sawatzky, professor of Nursing, has been celebrated as part of the Canadian Frailty Network's research impact report (2012-2024). Over the years of Dr. Sawatzky's research at Trinity Western University, the Canadian Frailty Network (CFN)has been a catalyst for development and training on quality of life assessments and equitable person-centred health measurement.
We are grateful for the partnership and support from CFN for TWU's researchers. This includes summer student awards for three undergraduate students, fellowships for six doctoral or postdoctoral trainees, many research assistant positions for undergraduate and graduate students, and six research projects led by Dr. Sawatzky. The results have led to many invaluable collaborations, training opportunities, and knowledge translation activities, many of which can be accessed via their research website.
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