Nurses’ Roles in Dignified and Effective Continence Care

NSWOCC & WOC Institute Continuing Education Webinar: Nurses’ Roles in Dignified and Effective Continence Care

Learning Objectives

• Review the most up-to-date nursing knowledge and interventions for urinary incontinence
• Discuss care strategies based on case studies
• Explore the role of the nurse in leading high quality care

Presented by:

Veronique Boscart, RN, MScN, Med, Phd

Healthcare Education Innovator, Executive Dean, School of Health, Gerontological Nurse Researcher, CIHR Research Chair,  Registered Nurse, Editor-in-Chief Canadian Journal of Aging

Veronique has 30 years’ experience as a nurse and advocate in seniors’ care. Veronique’s academic career includes a 10-year CIHR/Schlegel Chair and she is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Waterloo. Her research includes evidence-based care for people with dementia and curriculum for gerontological education. She has published over 120 manuscripts, is lead author on the Canadian Gerontological Nursing textbook, has over a 100 invited academic lectures and sits on several national taskforces and Federal Councils. Her desire to investigate and educate others about the importance of exceptional health care for seniors continues to be her priority. She was recently named a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Nursing. Congratulations Veronique!

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