Keynote Speakers
Wednesday October 12th
Elizabeth M. Davis, RSM
“Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!” – Mountain and Journey in Practical Nurse Education
The quotation from Dr. Seuss reminds us about the importance of the mountain and the journey, i.e., the context for health and the role of practical nursing within that context. In this session, we will explore first the “mountain” of our times, i.e., our world which is changing dramatically with a direct impact on our understanding of health and health care and, therefore, on our understanding of education for health professionals. We will then reflect on the “journey” in our times, i.e., the transforming of our health system and our way of educating in response to this change. As practical nurse educators, you are called to create the environment in which vision, values and relationships become the means to tend the flames of transformation within the practical nursing profession. Such an environment is marked by what might appear to be opposing realities but are in fact are complementary, dynamic and energizing realities: the person and the community, the profession and inter-professional collaboration, diversity and inclusion, expertise and engagement, social justice and ecological justice. We will conclude the session with a focus on the practical nurse educator who makes this journey – each one a traveler, a teacher, a learner, an advocate, a risk-taker, a leader, and a visionary.
Elizabeth Davis, Congregational Leader of the Sisters of Mercy of Newfoundland and Labrador, was first a high school teacher in four schools in Newfoundland, then Administrator of St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital in St. John’s (1986-1994) and President/CEO of the Health Care Corporation of St. John’s (1994-2000). She is presently pursuing doctoral studies in the Bible at the University of Toronto. She has been a member of the Medical Council of Canada, the National Board of Medical Examiners (USA), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, the Catholic Health Association of Canada, Regis College, the Canadian Biblical Association, the Trudeau Foundation and Dalhousie University’s Management Program for Physicians. She has received honorary degrees (Doctor of Laws) from Memorial University of Newfoundland and the University of Manitoba, has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, has received the Bread and Roses Award from the Canadian Federation of Nurses’ Unions, has been named Alumna of the Year for Memorial University, has been inducted into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador, has received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, and has received the CFPC-Scotiabank Family Medicine Lectureship Award from the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
Elizabeth M. Davis, RSM
“Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!” – Mountain and Journey in Practical Nurse Education
The quotation from Dr. Seuss reminds us about the importance of the mountain and the journey, i.e., the context for health and the role of practical nursing within that context. In this session, we will explore first the “mountain” of our times, i.e., our world which is changing dramatically with a direct impact on our understanding of health and health care and, therefore, on our understanding of education for health professionals. We will then reflect on the “journey” in our times, i.e., the transforming of our health system and our way of educating in response to this change. As practical nurse educators, you are called to create the environment in which vision, values and relationships become the means to tend the flames of transformation within the practical nursing profession. Such an environment is marked by what might appear to be opposing realities but are in fact are complementary, dynamic and energizing realities: the person and the community, the profession and inter-professional collaboration, diversity and inclusion, expertise and engagement, social justice and ecological justice. We will conclude the session with a focus on the practical nurse educator who makes this journey – each one a traveler, a teacher, a learner, an advocate, a risk-taker, a leader, and a visionary.
Elizabeth Davis, Congregational Leader of the Sisters of Mercy of Newfoundland and Labrador, was first a high school teacher in four schools in Newfoundland, then Administrator of St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital in St. John’s (1986-1994) and President/CEO of the Health Care Corporation of St. John’s (1994-2000). She is presently pursuing doctoral studies in the Bible at the University of Toronto. She has been a member of the Medical Council of Canada, the National Board of Medical Examiners (USA), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, the Catholic Health Association of Canada, Regis College, the Canadian Biblical Association, the Trudeau Foundation and Dalhousie University’s Management Program for Physicians. She has received honorary degrees (Doctor of Laws) from Memorial University of Newfoundland and the University of Manitoba, has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, has received the Bread and Roses Award from the Canadian Federation of Nurses’ Unions, has been named Alumna of the Year for Memorial University, has been inducted into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador, has received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, and has received the CFPC-Scotiabank Family Medicine Lectureship Award from the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
Thursday October 13th
Corina Walsh
Using Emotional Intelligence to Foster Transformational Learning and Leadership in Practical Nurse Education
Practical Nurse Educators face many challenges in preparing students for the demands of working in a modern healthcare system. Creating inclusive learning environments requires incorporating technical skills instruction with emotional and social competencies that will foster critical thinking, self-awareness, and reflexive practice in students. Practical Nurse Educators must also be aware of the emotional and social capabilities required to nurture resilience and leadership in their own careers. In this engaging keynote, Corina will provide Practical Nurse Educators with valuable strategies for integrating emotional intelligence into practical nurse education to create transformational learning experiences that will benefit both educators and students.
In 2014 Corina Walsh made the bold choice to leave her secure, well-paying job behind to venture out into the uncertain world of entrepreneurship. Having worked in both the private and public sector for over 10 years Corina was feeling unfulfilled and needed a new challenge that would make her heart sing! She started her company, Shift People Development, with the mission to help professionals build meaningful careers and companies create happy, engaging workplaces.
Today, as a certified coach Corina works with professionals, teams, and businesses everyday to improve leadership, communication, and engagement. As an expert in emotional intelligence, Corina delivers keynotes, presentations, and interviews on how we can all leverage our emotions to be better leaders.
Corina holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Memorial University and a Master of Education in Lifelong Learning from Mount Saint Vincent University. Corina is the Newfoundland Chair of GroYourBiz, a business mastermind for women entrepreneurs. She also co-founded the Strong Women Society, an online platform where members share resources to help each other improve their lives, careers, and businesses. Corina is a featured blogger for the Huffington Post, a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, and was named as one of the Top 50 Leaders Under 40 in Atlantic Canada by 21 Inc. In her downtime Corina enjoys heading to the beach with her husband and son where they have competitions to find the best skipping rocks!
Corina Walsh
Using Emotional Intelligence to Foster Transformational Learning and Leadership in Practical Nurse Education
Practical Nurse Educators face many challenges in preparing students for the demands of working in a modern healthcare system. Creating inclusive learning environments requires incorporating technical skills instruction with emotional and social competencies that will foster critical thinking, self-awareness, and reflexive practice in students. Practical Nurse Educators must also be aware of the emotional and social capabilities required to nurture resilience and leadership in their own careers. In this engaging keynote, Corina will provide Practical Nurse Educators with valuable strategies for integrating emotional intelligence into practical nurse education to create transformational learning experiences that will benefit both educators and students.
In 2014 Corina Walsh made the bold choice to leave her secure, well-paying job behind to venture out into the uncertain world of entrepreneurship. Having worked in both the private and public sector for over 10 years Corina was feeling unfulfilled and needed a new challenge that would make her heart sing! She started her company, Shift People Development, with the mission to help professionals build meaningful careers and companies create happy, engaging workplaces.
Today, as a certified coach Corina works with professionals, teams, and businesses everyday to improve leadership, communication, and engagement. As an expert in emotional intelligence, Corina delivers keynotes, presentations, and interviews on how we can all leverage our emotions to be better leaders.
Corina holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Memorial University and a Master of Education in Lifelong Learning from Mount Saint Vincent University. Corina is the Newfoundland Chair of GroYourBiz, a business mastermind for women entrepreneurs. She also co-founded the Strong Women Society, an online platform where members share resources to help each other improve their lives, careers, and businesses. Corina is a featured blogger for the Huffington Post, a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, and was named as one of the Top 50 Leaders Under 40 in Atlantic Canada by 21 Inc. In her downtime Corina enjoys heading to the beach with her husband and son where they have competitions to find the best skipping rocks!
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