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By Samantha Riarh This semester, Debbie Job from the Practical Nursing program and Samantha Riarh from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program collaborated on a simulation-based learning experience. The goal of the session was to deepen students’ understanding of how effective collaboration influences patient care and to strengthen their readiness for professional practice. … Read more
By Samantha Riarh During her BSN preceptorship, Austyn Newhook demonstrated outstanding compassion and innovation while caring for a patient with a significant hearing impairment on Baker 2 Medicine at ARHCC. The patient lacked access to hearing aids and was unable to communicate, creating a substantial barrier to safety and care. Without the ability to hear … Read more
Our Lunch & Learn series has officially begun in the Faculty of Health Sciences, with plans for one engaging session each month from November through June. The November 25 session offered a rich exploration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), led by presenter Adriana Striker. She walked us through the core principles of UDL and … Read more
November 2-8 is Pain Awareness Week … Read more
This semester, Heather Campbell, Assistant Professor in our Faculty, took meaningful steps to re-engage students in the NURS 201 Theory course. Two classes that had been delivered online for many years were brought back to in-person learning — with the goal of making the experience as interactive, culturally rich, and student-centered as possible. The first … Read more
Date: Wednesday, October 29 Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Location: CEP-Building A Health education is for everyone, and free local events like the upcoming Fall Health Fair make it more accessible than ever. Do you have questions about nutrition, reproductive health, or vaping? On October 29 at the Chilliwack campus, students from UFV’s Nursing and Kinesiology programs will … Read more
By the time the Canada Games torch was lit last month in St. John’s, N.L., Dr. Carl Nienhuis knew who needed a pep talk, who thrived under pressure, and who just needed a listening ear. Part counsellor, part drum-beating superfan, he was the steady force behind Team BC’s psychological and emotional game plan. Long … Read more
Using the Science of Stress and Chronic Disease to Facilitate Reconciliation in Canadian University Students. The purpose of this study was to determine whether a stepwise reflection process that occurred over a 12-week period would result in attitudinal change and increased empathy regarding intergenerational trauma associated with the Indian Residential School System in a sample … Read more
During my first year of teaching, I noticed that many of the students were struggling to maintain their physical and mental wellness amidst the stressors and demands of student life. Positive coping strategies seemed to fade as the semester progressed, and their academic and clinical performance often reflected a similar decline. With hopes of supporting … Read more
Cynthia Thomson, PhD, Pain Researcher September is Pain Awareness Month: What Everyone Should Know Did you know that 1 in 5 Canadians live with persistent pain? Pain is the top reason why people seek medical care, and it accounts for approximately one-third of the patient load for family physicians. The effects of pain go beyond … Read more