Congratulations on completing your first month of studies this term! September was filled with exciting events and valuable learning opportunities for all our students. Here’s a quick recap of September and a look ahead at what’s coming in October.

Health Guest Speaker Webinar: Managing Your Stress in Challenging Situations

We’re excited to announce our next webinar. This is a great opportunity to learn practical tools for managing stress in high-pressure healthcare environments. 

Webinar Details:

• Topic: Managing Your Stress – Challenging Situations in the Canadian Healthcare System
• Speaker: Justin Penner, MA, RRC Polytech Counsellor and Member of the Healthy Minds Healthy College Advisory Group
• Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
• Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Join us for this valuable session to learn practical tools for managing stress in the healthcare environment.

September 2024 Recap:

Welcoming Week

We kicked off the term by warmly welcoming newcomers to CNI’s health programs. To learn more about how our programs are empowering internationally educated health professionals, check out our blog post: How CNI’s Health Programs Are Empowering Internationally Educated Professionals.

Communicating with People with Dementia Webinar

On September 25th, we hosted a highly engaging webinar led by Joyce Klassen, Dementia Care Education Coordinator at The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba. Joyce shared insights on communication strategies for caring for patients with dementia, which students found incredibly beneficial.

Student Reflections:

• Marvin Tiana shared how the webinar helped him better handle patients with dementia in his role at Concordia Hospital by using the “go with the flow” technique.
• Janice Ann Dela Paz reflected on how redirecting patients instead of correcting them has improved her interactions with patients with dementia in a long-term care facility.
• Dulcilene Montiero emphasized the importance of non-verbal communication, such as eye contact and smiling, to build rapport with patients with dementia.

Upcoming in October 2024:

Enhanced Skills for CELBAN Workshops

For students enrolled in the Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN) Prep Modules and those in PMH (Prairie Mountain Health) and NREP (Nursing Re-Entry Program) coaching, we have two valuable workshops:

• Writing Opinion Letters: October 16th and 18th
• Talking About Current Health Issues: October 23rd, 25th, and November 5th

These workshops are aimed at helping students strengthen their written and verbal communication skills. Space is limited, so check your email for registration details or contact Aigerim at akassymova@rrc.ca to sign up.

Online Standardized Patients Workshop

This workshop is designed to help internationally educated health professionals, such as nurses, doctors, pharmacists, and physical or occupational therapists, enhance their communication skills when conducting health history interviews in the Canadian healthcare setting. It’s open to those attending or having completed the following courses:

• Communication for Professional Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses
• Communication in Patient-Centred Practice
• Communication for Internationally Educated Nurses (CIEN)
• Skills and Strategies for CELBAN 

Keep an eye on your inbox for registration forms.