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Research projects

BSN Peer tutors present on the program at the WCHSE 2017 Conference

BSN Peer Tutors

Research on the effectiveness of a deliberate practice model to mentor student peers in NIC's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

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A hands-on assessment of the patient being conducted by students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program

Bridging Theory

North Island College Bachelor of Science in Nursing faculty developed and implemented a semester-long unfolding clinical case to provide a constructivist framework for teaching psychomotor skills in the nursing lab.

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A ‘reef’ community growing on fish farm infrastructure in the Discovery Islands

Salmon Farm Reef

Learn about research on how the structure and function of salmon farm infrastructure works as an artificial reef.

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NIC student and diver preparing to conduct field work in the Comox estuary

Mapping Eelgrass

Learn about a project to map eelgrass in the Comox Estuary and contribute to blue carbon research in BC.

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Jaymie Collins (General Manager, Vancouver Island Farm Products), Sandra Hamilton (FEED Comox Valley Project Lead), and Dawn McRae (Owner, Custom Gourmet loads a van with fresh produce that will be used at NIC in order to support local agriculture.

FEED Comox Valley

Reseaching food, environment and economic development with the goal of increasing the supply of local food into public institutions.

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