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The 2012 Summer Institute of Clinical Health Research is an intensive one week program covering the principles and applications of conducting Clinical Health Research.  The sessions will be taught by well known research clinicians from University of Toronto and University of Windsor.  Topics included qualitative health research, quantitative health research such as case control, cohort research and clinical trials design, as well as the principles of data analysis and interpretation.

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Achieve your career goals! RSVP for the following workshops by emailing onment@mcmaster.ca

In-Person Workshop:

Career Development (facilitated by Mary Wheeler): June 5^th at Brampton Civic Hospital

Online Webinars:

Social Media and Networking: May 11, June 27, and July 24 from 10-12 PM EST

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On April 3^rd, 2012 de Souza Institute will be celebrating Oncology Nursing Day by sharing a video of de Souza Nurses telling their incredible stories.

Click the link below to view a sneak preview of their stories:

Sneak Preview

We invite you to share the video with others.

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eMentorship's workshop went so well that they want to offer you another opportunity to take it!  They will be offering Part I of the Online Career Development Workshop once again on Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 10:00am -11:30am.  Space is limited, so sign up as soon as possible.  

RSVP to onment@mcmaster.ca by Tuesday, April 10^th, 2012.

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No matter where you are in Ontario on April 3rd, 2012 take some time out of your busy day to connect with other hardworking nurses as we celebrate Oncology Nursing Day.

Listen to Dr. Mary Jane Esplen, Director of de Souza Institute live at 8:30 am (EST), as she talks about the renowned de Souza Institute and its prestigious Designations to nurses at the Juravinski Cancer Centre in Hamilton, Ontario. In her presentation, Dr. Mary Jane Esplen will be recognizing champion RNs who are working towards their de Souza Nurse Designation.

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On MARCH 26, 2012 from 10:00-11:30 AM look out for an exciting new FREE mini webinar based on Modules 1-4 of our Online Career Development Workshop. This workshop will assist you by walking you through the steps of planning your career. Please RSVP to onment@mcmaster.caby MARCH 22^nd.

I hope you are able to attend!

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Congratulations to all the nurses who completed the Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice course. Today, we approved the 100^th certificate of completion!

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This one-day workshop explores fundamental principles of pain/symptom management in cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. Case-based discussions are used to apply key concepts to clinical practice.

This workshop is open to all nurses who care for people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses along the continuum of care across all settings.

Click the link below for more information:

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