This event will bring together stakeholders in the long-term care sector (LTC) to understand and envision the role of the RN and design a mentorship program to prepare and recruit nursing students to careers in LTC. It also provides an opportunity to identify potential LTC organizations to partner in this initiative.
3 - 4 p.m. | Check in and registration
4 - 5:30 p.m. | Design Summit Orientation
6 - 9 p.m. | Partnership and Networking Dinner: Kingswood Lodge. Dinner to start at 7 p.m.
7:30 - 8:45 a.m. | Breakfast
8:45 - 10:15 a.m. | Working Session
10:15 - 10:30 a.m. | Break
10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Working Session
12:15 - 1 p.m. | Lunch
1 - 2:15 p.m. | Working Session
2:15 - 2:30 p.m. | Break
2:30 - 4 p.m. | Working Session
Dr. Rose McCloskey, RN is a Professor in the Department of Nursing & Health Sciences, Director of the UNB Simulation Lab located at Loch Lomond Villa and an adjunct Associate Professor at the Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick.
Originally from Cape Breton, some of her research interests include improving care for older adults, addressing workforce challenges in long-term care and enhancing mentorship for nursing students.
Dr. McCloskey is certified in gerontological nursing and is passionate about enhancing the experiences of nursing students through strategies including mentorship to encourage careers in long-term care.