Please mark your calendars for the upcoming 2025 Nursing Grand Rounds Speaker Series. We have an exciting line-up of presenters from across the country and we hope that you will be able to join us. The full series, with unique links is attached along with the file for the January 14th presentation announcement. Don't forget to check out our past presentations through the archive link.

As always, your colleagues and students are most welcome to join!

Wishing everyone a peace and joy this holiday season! Kind regards, Diana ******************************************************************* Extending a warm welcome to you and your colleagues to join us at the Catalysts for Care 2025 Nursing Grand Rounds Speaker Series!

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Date: January 14th, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, ZOOM presentation. Central Time Zone.

Presenter: Cathy Schoales, RN, BEd, IIWCC, PhD, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON; & President, Northwest Chapter, Gerontological Nurses Association of Ontario.

Title: Being, Becoming and Belonging: The process of social norm formation of nurses working in groups.

ZOOM LINK: https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/66812488126?pwd=G1qvtAfb4YubHCaynzXraabO3j4HPP.1 Abstract: Nurses often do not consciously reflect on the norms or rules of the group which are often implicit, but what they do notice is that they do not fit within the group. This is related to their own values and beliefs and those of the group, if they do not align, they do not feel they fit and will seek out new jobs and possibly leave the profession. The ability of nurses to work within their values and beliefs is impacted by the contextual factors of their work environment, social environment, community, government, and legislative organizations, we are embedded within a system that impacts the way in which we think about the profession of nurses and our own identity as a nurse. This presentation will highlight the importance of understanding social identity and social norms of nurses working in groups to develop retention strategies that build nurses sense of belonging to the groups they work in, the organization and the profession.

Upcoming Presentations Tuesday February 11th, 2025 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Central Time Zone. Karen Juckes, RN, PhD, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Regina. Improving Pain in Saskatchewan though Community Based Participatory Research.

Tuesday March 11th, 2025 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Central Time Zone. David Busolo, RN, PhD, Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of New Brunswick, Moncton, NB. Innovating clinical nursing education using virtual technology to combat the effects of COVID-19: A qualitative study.

ARCHIVE LINK TO ALL RECORDED PRESENTATIONS: https://umanitoba.yuja.com/V/PlayList?node=4121225&a=1926463596&auto...

The Clinical Chair Program, supported by the Health Sciences Centre, University of Manitoba College of Nursing, and the Health Sciences Centre Foundation, aims to foster clinically relevant research partnerships, networks and synergies fueling nursing research and clinical innovation, enhancing knowledge translation, and supporting improved patient outcomes. The goal of this free monthly virtual speaker series is the creation of a space for clinicians, researchers, scholars, and students to share knowledge, expertise, insights, and questions to spark ideas and connection to strengthen nursing research and practice, building a strong nursing community across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwestern Ontario, and beyond!

Dr. Diana E. McMillan, RN, PhD, Professor, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba, & Clinical Chair, Health Sciences Centre.

We are booking presenters for the 2026 series. Please contact Diana at diana.mcmillan@umanitoba.camailto:diana.mcmillan@umanitoba.ca if you are interested in sharing your research or innovation.

Dr. Diana E. McMillan, RN, PhD Professor, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba & Clinical Chair, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

** Please email as I am often working remotely or offsite.