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<\/a>\u201cIt\u2019s not just about treating a wound and then moving on, it\u2019s about checking up on that person and hearing that they\u2019re okay mentally, physically, in all aspects of their health, and really trying to focus on all aspects of the human being in the dimensions of care,\u201d says Burrow.<\/p>\n
Although the event specifically focuses on healthcare and nursing, it’s open to the public as Burrow believes that these subjects are relevant to all community members, now more than ever.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think it’s important for students to get this information right now because we have to prepare for a future once COVID-19 has been resolved,\u201d she says. \u201cWe have to ensure that we are providing safe and viable information for students, and also to follow healthcare orders to ensure that we are all actively working to flatten the curve.\u201d<\/p>\n
Taylor provides healthcare services to community members who face structural barriers. Burrow hopes to shed light on sectors of healthcare that don\u2019t always receive the same representation as more traditional healthcare facilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wanted to create this event because I’ve seen a lack of representation of other healthcare units,\u201d says Burrow. \u201cI’ve only ever seen care centres or hospitals being represented in nursing, so I am glad to also expand that to homeless shelters and see what we can do on more of a community-level basis.\u201d<\/p>\n
Taylor and her team work in a variety of locations, including the shelter\u2019s main clinic on Johnson Street, various outreach and supportive-housing locations, and from the outreach van.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s so many different ways that you can be a nurse, and it doesn\u2019t always have to be on a hospital ward,\u201d says Taylor. \u201cSo I think it’s a great opportunity to show that it\u2019s not one size fits all.\u201d<\/p>\n
Taylor says that when she was a nursing student in Nova Scotia, hearing from people who were actively involved in the field was eye-opening and inspiring. She hopes to provide that experience for attendees, as well as a chance to learn from the student participants.<\/p>\n
\u201cI’m looking forward to the event as a whole,\u201d says Taylor. \u201cI remember when I was a nursing student, I clung onto great mentors and people who were excited about nursing, and doing things differently. I really enjoyed hearing these kinds of talks and seeing what else is out there, so I’m really hopeful that I can bring that to the nursing collective.\u201d<\/p>\n
Burrow and Taylor look forward to sharing this information, and encourage anyone who wants to help create a safer and healthier community to attend the workshop.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think this is a universal subject, so I think anyone would be interested in it,\u201d says Burrow. \u201cWe focus a lot on mental health and how we can better support people who are going through mental health crises.\u201d<\/p>\n