A nurse at UBC's Okanagan campus was honoured for outstanding contributions to her field.
Associate Professor Kathy Rush received a College of Registered Nurses of B.C. (CRNBC) Nursing Excellence Award for her innovative educational practices. Dr. Rush has been involved in the graduate programs at the university since they began and is a graduate program coordinator.
“I had the privilege of having Kathy as my professor for a course on nursing research and inquiry,” says Christine Gregory. “Throughout the course, she used innovative teaching methods to engage students and encourage participation with technology, interactive activities and intriguing discussions… Kathy also provided mentorship for my work as a research assistant, providing me with constructive feedback; her passion shows through her enthusiastic and caring approach.”
Dr. Rush advises and guides students and launched a new MSN program. She's well-known in her field for caring for older adults, though she has significant experience in other fields as well. Additionally, Dr. Rush has helped nursing education to adopt new methods and technology. “For example, she has developed teaching strategies using laptop computers in the classroom to connect practice to evidence,” says Dr. Patricia Marck.
One of the most pressing issues in nursing education is helping new graduates transition into clinical settings, and she's actively involved through the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research. Dr. Rush's work in this and other projects continues to use her talent to keep the nursing field up to date and innovative.
Dr. Rush was one of the 35 nurses who received the award.
Photo Credit: CRNBC
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