A Vision for the Future of Doctorally Prepared Nurses

What were you doing in 1991? The School of Nursing was launching its PhD program, and a handful of students were taking their next step in advancing their nursing careers. Some of these first graduates recently joined with faculty, more alumni from the program, and current PhD students to celebrate the past and give focussed attention to the future of doctorally-prepared nurses. Guests gathered at the Robert H Lee Alumni Centre on September 17, 2016 for each of two events. The first began in the afternoon with a presentation on the history of the PhD program by graduate Paddy Rodney. Alison Phinney followed up with a review of the current PhD program, and then a panel of current students considered their “Vision for the Future of Doctorally-Prepared Nurses in Canada.”

Those who would return for the evening session took a break to wander around campus, join companions for dinner, or catch up with colleagues. A few explored “The Nest” – the Student Union Building that opened in 2015.

The evening cocktail reception was equally well-attended and featured Dean Marc Parlange, Director Suzanne Campbell, and alumnus Sandra Lauck. The guest speaker, David Byres, continued the theme of the day with his views on “The Role of Doctorally-Prepared Nurses”.