Friday, November 20, 2009

A play about cancer


Sarah’s Daughters” is an example of the use of theatre in healthcare education for the purpose of education and to influence health care policy. “Sarah’s Daughters” is the story of a woman’s journey in dealing with genetic breast cancer. It is a very moving, and accessible presentation, which illuminates the challenges faced by women who may carry the Breast Cancer (BRCA) gene. Prior to writing “Sarah’s Daughters”, the play-write, Dr. Jeff Nisker, interviewed women who were in the high risk group for the BRACA gene. He wrote the play, striving to encapsulate their stories. Once the play was written, those interviewed watch it and provided feedback and editing guidance. After several edits, and once the participants felt the play reflected their stories, Dr Nisker produced the play in major centers throughout Canada.
Camosun College is pleased to be producing “Sarah’s Daughters” January 28th @ 7:30pm; January 29th at 2:00pm & 7:30pm. Tickets are $24.00 per person and $18.75 for students and seniors. Tickets are available through the McPherson box office or vouchers can be purchased through Camosun College Nursing Faculty. Prior to the matinee there will be a brief educational discussion regarding the development and writing of “Sarah’s Daughters”.
For more information contact Erika Paxman, Camosun College Nursing Faculty, at 250-370-3266
Erika Paxman, RN, BScN, MA
Nurse Educator
Camosun College
3100 Foul Bay Road
Victoria, BC
V8P 5J2
(250) 370-3266
paxmane@camosun.bc.ca

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Human-Machine Interface

I LOVE THIS!!!! Very soon this technology will be available and I will use it in my classroom!!!!!!

Monday, September 14, 2009

OUR Universe

There was nothing then everything was there.....

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Mystery fish....no longer!


Always wanted to know what was in your tasty Filet-O-Fish???? Here it is! It's ugly (I agree) and, apparently tasty....I cannot comment...I never had a Filet-O-Fish!!! Another article can be found HERE.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Merging Brain and Machine


A PDF article (from Rolling Stone mag) can be found here



Is it far fetched? Less and less with everyday that goes by!

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

WHY NOT???

Saturday, August 08, 2009

What a revelation!


http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090717150252.htm#

THE PROBLEM:

In a recent study that appeared in the May/June 2009 issue of General Dentistry, the AGD's clinical, peer-reviewed journal, lead author, Mohamed A. Bassiouny, DMD, MSc., PhD, outlined the acidic content of beverages, such as soda; lemon, grapefruit and orange juice; green and black tea; and revealed three steps to rehabilitate teeth that suffer from dental erosion as a result of the excessive consumption of these products.


SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM:

Lastly, the person should stop or reduce consumption of the suspected food or beverage to the absolute minimum.


Clear enough for ya? Good conclusion guys...it's really not obvious! Thanks for your inquisitive work!

Somebody tell me why I went to school for nearly 20 years?