The University of Saskatchewan College of Nursing (U of S) and the Sunrise Health Region have announced a new partnership intended to facilitate graduate nursing education opportunities in the region. The new initiative is also expected to enhance professional nursing practice.
The partnership will benefit the University of Saskatchewan health sciences programs and the recruitment and retention of nurses within Sunrise Health Region (SHR) said President and CEO of Sunrise Health Region, Suann Laurent at a recent press conference held in Yorkton.
In support of this partnership, Dr. Karen Semchuk has been jointly appointed by the U of S and the SHR as the Director of Professional Practice. Dr. Semchuk will work onsite within Sunrise Health Region to provide leadership in professional practice and clinical education.
"This partnership will enhance Sunrise Health Region's vision to be a learning organization and directly links us to the University of Saskatchewan-College of Nursing," says Laurent.
"We are pleased to welcome Dr. Semchuk to our Sunrise Health Region team."
Semchuk's work with the region was made possible through the University of Saskatchewan-College of Nursing graduate program and the E-Learning Centre. The support for distributed learning allows her to continue to teach for the University while providing leadership in education and professional practice in Sunrise Health
Region.
"The purpose of this partnership is to stimulate a 'learn where you live' environment," adds Dean of the University of Saskatchewan-College of Nursing, Dr. Lorna Butler.
"We hope that exposure to an educator such as Dr. Semchuk will encourage nurses to further their education and continue to meet the needs in building a healthier Saskatchewan."
Dr. Semchuk was to begin her role as the Director of Professional Practice in the SHR on April 16.
