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Registered Nurses Education in Canada Statistics, 2009-2010.
The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) are pleased to present Registered Nurses Education in Canada Statistics, 2009-2010. This report supports effective health hu...More

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CASN Nursing Research Conference 2012
Theme: Innovation in Research and Knowledge Exchange
Date: May 7th - 10th, 2012
Location: Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto, Toronto, ON

Subthemes
Innovation in Methodologies and Dissemination
Knowledge Exchange:...More

CASN COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
The 2011 CASN Council wrapped up on November 16th but we continue to reflect on the provocative presentations, exciting announcements and dynamic discussions of those three days in Gatinaeu, Quebec. A summary of the high...More

Proposed New Entry-to-Practice Nursing Exam: Position Statement
CASN has received multiple messages of dismay from educators across the country regarding a recent decision by ten Canadian nursing regulatory bodies to replace the CRNE with a new entry-to-practice exam developed by the...More

Announcing the nomination period for the 2012-2013 Annual Pat Griffin Scholar Award
In recognition of the importance of the research currently underway in nursing education, CASN offers an annual award to an established scholar with a strong program of research in nursing. The intent is to both support ...More

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Nominations for CASN Elections
ELECTIONS
Do you have a colleague who exemplifies excellence in nursing education? Their hard work and dedication can be recognized on a national level. Nominations are now open for; CASN Board of Directors
5 positions...More

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CASN Request for Proposals
The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) has recently received funding from the Health Canada Health Care Policy Contribution Program, for the Development and Implementation of the Essential Components of Br...More

Education of next generation of nurses to include effective clinical use of information and communications technologies
May 19, 2011 (Toronto, ON) - A new initiative announced today by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) and Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) aims to prepare nursing students for practice in modern, technolo...More

News Release Nurses urge Canadians to make a healthy election choice
Ottawa, April 26, 2011 – Canada’s nurses united their voices today in a call to Canadians, urging them to make health care their top priority at the ballot box. Professional nursing associations, unions, educators, admin...More

CASN CALLS FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT IN NURSING INNOVATION, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
Patient safety and outcomes are dependent on the educational preparation of professional nurses. Recent pressure from governments to train and graduate nurses more quickly, in order to address the nursing shortage, does ...More

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Pat Griffin Annual Nursing Education Research Scholar
CASN is pleased to announce that the 2011 inaugural Pat Griffin Nursing Education Research Scholar is Dr. Florence Myrick. CASN created a one year grant to support research in nursing education being carried out by a di...More

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CASN is proud to announce the creation of the CASN Pat Griffin Nursing Education Research Scholar Position
In recognition of the importance of the research currently underway in Nursing Education CASN has created a one year grant to support and highlight the work of Nursing Education Researchers nationally.

The CASN Pat Gri...More

2008-2009 Student and Faculty Survey Report Released
To view the findings of the Nursing Education Statistics in Canada, 2008-2009 report click hereThe Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) are pleased to present the r...More

2008-2009 Nursing Education in Canada Statistics, 2008-2009.
Media Advisory
Nursing student/faculty report releasedDecember 3, 2010 – A new report released by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) will be released today. Nu...More

CASN collaborates to implement IPE accreditation standards
The Accreditation of Interprofessional Health Education (AIPHE) initiative is well into the second phase of its work as members collaborate to ensure the integration of IPE standards into the accreditation programs of si...More

CASN Announces the First Winner of the 2010-2011 Dr. Pat Griffin Award!
Monique Mallet-Boucher, a Senior Teaching Associate at the University of New Brunswick. A nurse educator for the past 26 years, she holds a master's degree in Nursing and Education. Monique is presently enrolled in the ...More

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CASN Meets with Indonesian Delegation
The Government of Indonesia is currently preparing a new system for the accreditation of health professional education, including medicine, dentistry, nursing and midwifery. To help with this endeavor, the Canadian Assoc...More

Reviewers needed for CASN Accreditation Program
The CASN Accreditation Program is expanding and many reviews of undergraduate nursing educational units and programs are scheduled over the next 5 years. We will need many more experienced and trained reviewers to review...More

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White Paper Published !!! Nursing Workforce Education for the 21st Century
The Case for Healthier Canadians:
Nursing Workforce Education for the 21st Century Download PDF Now!!!BrochurePlaidoyer pour des Canadiens en meilleure santé :
Formation en sciences infirmières pour le XXIe siècle Tél...More

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The Principles and Practice of Palliative Care Nursing and Palliative Care Competencies for Canadian Nurses (September, 2009)
CASN is pleased to post a new educational resource developed by the CASN Task Force on Palliative and end-of-life care that educators may consult in curriculum development in this area of nursing care. The Task Force has...More

PAHO/WHO Survey
January 29, 2010To Directors of Nursing Programs in Canada,

I would very much appreciate your forwarding the following information to nursing faculty in your program, and encouraging them to complete the online survey d...More
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