The Nursing School of the Year, Brown’s Town Community College School of Nursing (BTCCSON) will host its second annual Research Day, Thursday, November 27, 2014 at the Cardiff Hotel & Spa, Runaway Bay, St. Ann.
The philosophy that the Brown’s Town Community College School of Nursing shares with the world and ideals held by students and faculty alike states;
“We believe that excellence must be our hallmark,
that the quality of care offered by graduates of this institution,
must exceed any previous standards set,
so that we can be seen as worthy contributors
and participants in promoting health,
utilizing the nursing process!”
The college says that in keeping with its philosophy, the vision, and mission of the institution, hosting the annual research day will prove beneficial to its students, graduates, and stakeholders. Theme for this year’s event is “Evidence, Excellence & Innovation: Advancing Clinical Practice.”
The organizers say the objective of the college is to exceed those standards that were set last year and the target market has been widened to include private sector organizations as participants.
The college says: “The annual Research Day offered by BTCCSON provides an easily accessible research conference for nurses and students across the island to expand their knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the research process. Additionally, this conference provides an arena for networking and the exchange of ideas amongst nursing professionals.”
The presentations will explore how nurses can use evidence to improve nursing practice and healthcare delivery in general. Topics include: Perception of Nursing Students Regarding Their Future Profession, Students’ Attitudes Towards Self-Directed Learning and Academic Success, Hereditary Colorectal Cancer: Barriers to and Facilitators of Screening and Disease Management, Correlations Between Diabetes and Amputation, Newborn Safe Sleep Patterns and Ebola..
The top school, BTCCSON offered the University of the West Indies first generic Baccalaureate of Nursing degree in 2002. Since inception, it has graduated over 400 registered nurses many of whom have transitioned to graduate studies.
