Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Leslie and Irene Dubé School of Nursing is partnering with Hong Kong's HKMU LiPACE to offer a virtual interactive student exchange.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic educated nurses are known for their high standards of practice, ethical behaviour, acceptance of diversity and compassion. After all, they’ve been trained by the best. With 16 innovative programs, our school boasts 230 nationally recognized faculty and staff who’ll help prepare you for gratifying careers as registered nurses, nurse practitioners, registered psychiatric nurses, licensed practical nurses and more.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is a respected provider of nursing education in Canada. Our Leslie and Irene Dubé School of Nursing offers innovative online programs. Each is designed with input from the health care profession, our education is up-to-date and matches opportunities in the field.
| Date: |
Option one: May 30 - June 2, 2022 Option two: June 6 - 9, 2022 |
| Length: | Three sessions. Each session is three hours long. |
| Location: | Virtual - Brightspace/Zoom |
| Cost: |
$260 USD per person Participants will receive a certificate of recognition upon completion. |
Overview
The virtual exchange program provides knowledge and understanding about the nursing profession in Canada. You will:
- Learn about the Canadian healthcare system and the roles that the nursing profession plays.
- Be introduced to terminology used in Canada.
- Study the Canadian Nurses Code of Ethics, the regulatory structure for nursing, and steps to becoming a registered nurse in Canada.
- Explore the principles of patient and family-centered care and patient safety.
- Be introduced to nursing specialties while exploring the many settings of care.
- Explore the currently expanding areas of practice including care of the elderly, mental health, and primary health care.
- Have the opportunity to engage with nursing professionals in the field who will discuss their challenges and the rewarding aspects of their practice.
Interaction with Canadian nursing professionals
The program will bring together an intraprofessional group of nurses from Saskatchewan to present and exchange ideas relating to the nursing profession in Canada. Students will have an opportunity to ask questions, network and exchange ideas with each of the nursing professionals. Nursing professionals will include clinical nurses from various areas of practice.
Agenda
Option one
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| May 31, 2022, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. HKT (May 30, 2022, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. SKT) |
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| June 1, 2022, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. HKT (May 31, 2022, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. SKT) |
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| June 2, 2022, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. HKT (June 1, 2022, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. SKT) |
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Option two
| Date |
Topics |
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| June 7, 2022, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. HKT (June 6, 2022, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. SKT) |
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| June 8, 2022, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. HKT (June 7, 2022, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. SKT) |
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| June 9, 2022, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. HKT (June 8, 2022, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. SKT) |
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Contact
Dr Christopher Au Yeung
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Division of Health and Science
HKMU LiPACE
852-3120-9715
cauyeung@hkmu.edu.hk
Instagram: hkmu_lipace_fhdhc