Nursing
The Centre for Nursing is designed to provide nurses and nursing students with resources to support professional development in the areas of practice, education and research.
The centre exemplifies The Hospital for Sick Children's philosophy of life-long learning, helping to advance the knowledge and skills of nurses caring for children and their families.
The Resource Centre, accessible 24-hours per day, offers a variety of self development resources to assist nurses in the areas of practice, education, leadership, and research.
Academic
- Academic calendars/catalogues from educational institutions.
- Internet access to educational institutions.
- Financial support information.
- Current listing of nursing journals and texts available through the SickKids library.
Self assessment
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
- Post assessment individual counseling.
Computer technology
- Access to computers, the Internet, Medline and CINAHL databases, SickKids on-line resources printers, and graphics packages.
- Internet book-marked sites for academic institutions, professional nursing organizations, nursing theorists, and online newspapers, journals.
- CD-ROM education programs.
- Human resource support.
Continuing education
The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation Education Fund is designed for Nursing staff enrolled in certificate/diploma/degree programs and for continuing education workshops.
Scholarships for nurses enrolled or accepted for enrollment in academic education in nursing or a related health-care field.
Information on regional, national and international conferences and workshops.
Other
- Nursing journals and publications, selected video tapes, and audio tapes on professionally related topics.
- Links with SickKids Library Services.
- Meeting room with AV equipment available for booking.