The Nature of Rural & Remote Nursing
currently unknown, the survey (Stewart et al., 2005) and the documentary analysis (Kulig et al., 2003) components of our national nursing study provide information about this group of nurses that is not available elsewhere. For further details and discussion, see Stewart et al. (2006). Preparing mor...
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| Summary: | currently unknown, the survey (Stewart et al., 2005) and the documentary analysis (Kulig et al., 2003) components of our national nursing study provide information about this group of nurses that is not available elsewhere. For further details and discussion, see Stewart et al. (2006). Preparing more Aboriginal people (i.e. First Nations, Inuit and Métis people) for work in all types of healthcare professions is an important aspect of capacity building for First Nations communities, which will lead to an improved health status. Thus, special initiatives have been implemented at several universities across Canada to help ensure that Aboriginal people are successful in becoming RNs. Aboriginal RNs have most often been employed by Health Canada, specifically their First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB), where RNs have worked in a variety of First Nations communities across Canada. FNIHB has implemented a nurse internship program to enhance the working environment of Aboriginal RNs by providing the additional skills and knowledge needed in order to provide a full range of healthcare in remote First Nations communities. |
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