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To understand the value of this topic, It Is Important to look at the Impacts of colonization and historical trauma that have played a major role In disparities for Indigenous peoples.
“Education is what got us into this mess,
and education will get us out.”
— Hon. Murray Sinclair
(CBC/Radio Canada, 2021)
(Historica Canada, 2022)
Consideration of Historical Context
Consideration of Historical Context
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“A greater understanding of historical trauma is crucial to the learning process. Understanding the impact of historic, collective and intergenerational trauma in the lives of Indigenous peoples is… foundational to informing anti-racist efforts addressing the pathologizing and dehumanizing stereotypes that have fueled the marginalization and poor treatment of Indigenous peoples in Canadian society, and advancing awareness of how these stereotypes are reinforced by the ongoing social exclusion and inequities faced by Indigenous communities subsequent to these traumas, including poverty, unemployment, homelessness and poor health.”
(Wellesley Institute, 2015)
Truth & Reconciliation Calls to Action
To bring awareness of the historical trauma of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released 94 Calls to Action.
The calls to action include education, language and culture, child welfare, justice, health and other sectors.
Among these calls to action are a series of health-specific calls to action by which we as healthcare workers and educators can support reconciliation outcomes.
(Wong et al., 2020)
Specific to the topic of Nursing Education is TRC Call to Action #23:
We call upon all levels of government to:
Increase the number of Aboriginal professionals working in the healthcare field.
Ensure the retention of Aboriginal healthcare providers in Aboriginal communities.
Provide cultural competency training for all healthcare professionals.
(Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, 2015)
Mahkwa omushki kiim:
Pathway to Indigenous Nursing Education (PINE)
PINE is a University of Manitoba unit that provides support to Indigenous students pursuing nursing education.
As part of PINE, students take the course NURS1500: Preparation for Professional Nursing Education in which they engage in learning, structured to support their academic success. Components of this course include academic writing, library search skills, time management, an introduction to medication administration math, an introduction to the concept of professional identity, and developing study strategies to learn scientific content.
The work of PINE is important in addressing the Truth and Reconciliation of Canada’s Calls to Action, specifically number 23 noted above, which addresses the recruitment and retention of Indigenous health professionals.
The need for initiatives to address the social inequities that Indigenous students experience in their nursing education, as well as the sociocultural context of nursing education are of utmost Importance in order to address these calls to action.
PINE recognizes this gap in nursing education and is committed to strengthening the support and engagement opportunities that address call-to-action number 23.
(PINE, 2024; Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, 2015; Valee, 2018).
(PINE, 2024)
University of Manitoba Nursing Program Overview
University of Manitoba Nursing Program Overview
As an Internationally recognized nursing program, the UM College of Nursing delivers a concept-based curriculum that Is demanding of Its learners. Effective study skills are essential for students coming Into the program to be ready to take on the pace and depth of knowledge required of them.
Expected duration: 28 months - once admitted to the nursing program following completion of prerequisites.
Sample of Theory Courses Required:
NURS 2500: Health and Illness 1: Pathophysiology/Pharmacology/Assessment (6 credit hours)
NURS 2510: Client and Context 1: Human Growth and Development (2 credit hours)
NURS 2518: Health and Illness 2: The Older Client (3 credit hours)
NURS 2514: Health and Illness 3: Pathophysiology/Pharmacology/Assessment (6 credit hours)
NURS 3510: Client and Context 3: Supportive and Palliative Care (3 credit hours)
NURS 3514: Health and Illness 5: Mental Health and Illness (3 credit hours)
NURS 3560: Professional Foundations 4: Law and Ethics in Nursing Practice (3 credit hours)
NURS 4500: Health & Illness 6: Gender and Reproductive Health (3 credit hours)
NURS 4540: Professional Foundations: Leadership and Change Management (4 credit hours)
(University of Manitoba, 2024)
Considering the weight of the theory courses, It Is paramount for students to enter the program with a strong sense of time management, study skills and be ready to absorb the scientific knowledge that Is foundational to developing nursing competencies.
(PINE, 2024)
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