The School of Nursing at Trinity Western University is continuing to achieve excellence with its advanced nursing scholarship.
Here, the university highlights some of the recent achievements of the School of Nursing faculty and researchers.
School of Nursing researchers publish scholarly work on ‘reframing covenant’
Led by Dorolen Wolfs, School of Nursing educators have recently published research that argues for the concept of covenant over contract as a more adequate conceptual, ethical, and authentic understanding of nursing’s relationship with society.
The article, ‘Reframing covenant for nursing: From individual commitments to covenant with society,’ is a collaborative work in partnership with colleagues in ACTS Seminaries.
During the research process, the team invited leading scholars into dialogue. Dr Marsha Fowler, an adjunct with the School of Nursing, has been an excellent mentor.
Additional research team members include Dr Darlaine Jantzen, Dr Lynn Musto, and Dr Sheryl Reimer-Kirkham.
This research is supported by a CCCU Planning Grant, awarded in 2022, Reframing Covenant for Nursing Theory and Practice.
Dr Sheryl Reimer-Kirkham recognised for significant contributions to healthcare
Dr Sheryl Reimer-Kirkham, professor and dean of Nursing, has been recognised among nurses of distinction worldwide.
She was inducted into the American Academy of Nursing 2024 Fellows, who represent a select group of accomplished nurse leaders.
This was announced during the Academy’s Health Policy Conference this summer.
Dr Reimer-Kirkham and the 2024 Fellows cohort will be recognised for their significant contributions to global health and healthcare at the Academy’s annual Health Policy Conference in November.
Dr Richard Sawatzky advances person-centred healthcare
Dr Richard Sawatzky, a professor of Nursing, has been celebrated in the Canadian Frailty Network’s research impact report (2012–2024).
Over the years of Dr Sawatzky’s research at Trinity Western University, the Canadian Frailty Network (CFN) has been a catalyst for development and training on quality of life assessments and equitable person-centred health measurement.
TWU has received further support from CFN, including summer student awards for three undergraduate students, fellowships for six doctoral or postdoctoral trainees, many research assistant positions for undergraduate and graduate students, and six research projects led by Dr Sawatzky.
The results have led to many invaluable collaborations, training opportunities, and knowledge translation activities.
