catherinehowleyJul 28, 20197 min readAn Integrated Analysis of the Health of Indigenous Peoples in CanadaMaster of Health Studies 601-Foundations of Health Systems in Canada offered an overview of healthcare in Canada and the many factors...
catherinehowleyJul 16, 20192 min readSeniors as a Vulnerable PopulationThe population in Canada is undergoing a drastic shift towards an aging population and as a result will present challenges for the...
catherinehowleyJul 2, 20197 min readThe Social-Ecological Model of Health and Obesity Among Indigenous CanadiansAs we have explored the definition of health, it is safe to say that health encompasses mental, physical, social and other realms that...
catherinehowleyJun 23, 20194 min readThe Social Ecological Model of Health and Indigenous CanadiansAs we have explored the definition of health in previous units, it is safe to say that health encompasses mental, physical, social and...
catherinehowleyJun 11, 20194 min readDeterminants of Health In the previous unit we discussed the World Health Organization’s definition of health and how relevant it is in today’s society. This...
catherinehowleyJun 2, 20193 min readDefinition of health: a wellness modelAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), “health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely...
catherinehowleyMay 28, 20192 min readRegistered Nurses in the Healthcare SystemRegistered Nurses in the Healthcare System Throughout Units 1 & 2 we found ourselves completing both social media and professionalism...
catherinehowleyMay 27, 20192 min readSocial Media PlanIn thinking about an appropriate social media presence, I took many things into consideration. The first being my own personal views on...
catherinehowleyMay 20, 20192 min readProfessionalism AuditThe College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia (CRNNS) is the professional organization that holds registered nurses accountable. CRNNS...