Health and Wellness in Nunavut
National Nursing Week: The Health of our Nation
Written by Department of Health and Social Services
IQALUIT, Nunavut (May 9, 2012) – Nurses around the world are being recognized for their commitment to health care during 2012 National Nursing Week. No more so than in Nunavut, where the territory’s 163 nurses are on the front lines offering professional medical care to Nunavummiut.
Makimautiksat is the experience of a lifetime! Apply today!
Written by Qaujigiartiit Health Research CentreAre you looking for an exciting and fun personal growth opportunity for your child this summer? If your child or someone you know is between the ages of 12 and 15, they are eligible to attend Makimautiksat Youth Wellness & Empowerment Camp here in Iqaluit.
Nursing students learn about transferring and lifting patients
Written by Sally Naphan
Year one Nursing students were fortunate enough to have a very experienced Physiotherapist, Connie Lee, Qikiqtani Regional Physiotherapist, instruct them on Transferring and Lifting Patients.
Arctic College: Nunavut Teacher Education Program staff shrinking in Iqaluit
Written by Brian Manning, Nunavut Teacher Education Program
This academic year, Education Programs has been experiencing changes in: curriculum; personnel; and program offerings.
Nunavut Nurses: Teacher and student meet at professional development conference
Written by Sally Naphan
Pallulaaq Ford, a Registered Nurse and past graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Arctic Nursing program and now Manager of Clinical Nurse Education in Rankin Inlet is seen here with her former instructor Sally Naphan, now Manager of the College's Nursing Program. The former student and teacher met at a recent conference in Toronto to discuss Cultural Competency in Nursing programs across Canada.
A day in the life of a Student in Arctic Nursing Featured
Written by Tina-Linette Campbell, 3rd year Student Nurse
(Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada) - It is 0600 hours; time for me to wake up and prepare for another clinical shift at the Qikiqtani General Hospital (QGH).
For one of our third year classes, we have two eight hour shifts a week that contributes to the requirements for a passing grade. Our shift for this semester starts at 0710 on the dot and we are to come prepared with our completed patient(s) research, Care Plans and medication cards for all the medication we will be administering throughout the day.
Nunavut Arctic College Instructor wins Social Work Award
Written by Nunavut Arctic College
As part of National Social Work Week, the Canadian Association of Social Workers has awarded Nunavut Arctic College’s Kevin McGill with this year’s Distinguished Service Award for Northern Canada.
Nursing programs visit Iqaluit teachers conference
Written by Sally Naphan
Nunavut Arctic College displays their new banner advertising the Bachelor of Science in Nursing to two educators in Iqaluit here for the Teacher’s Convention this week. Arctic College is also offering pamphlets to the teachers on the new Licensed Practical Nursing program beginning this fall in Iqaluit.