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Synapse 2025 – Call for Abstract Extension
Hello Faculty and Students,
We are happy to share that we have had an excellent response to our call for abstracts. Thank you!
We understand that faculty and students are currently busy with end of term assignments, final exams, and responsibilities. To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to submit their abstracts, the Synapse Planning Committee is pleased to announce that the deadline for abstract submission has been extended to April 29th, 2025.
This year’s theme is “Reflection and Evolution in Rural and Remote HealthCare“. Abstracts for project proposals, works in progress/on-going projects, completed research/projects and snapshot discussions will be accepted.
Abstracts must be sent to the Synapse Committee using the online abstract system: http://synapseslc.ca/. Submission instructions can be found on the web-based submission form.
Decisions will be sent out the week of May 6th, 2025
Thank you in advance for your participation. We look forward to your submission.
The 2025 Synapse Planning Committee.
Synapse 2025 – Keynote Speaker
We are excited to introduce our keynote speaker for the 9th Annual Synapse Nursing Symposium which will be held on Tuesday, June 3,2025, in St. Lawrence College – Brockville Campus with the theme ” Reflection and Evolution in Rural and Remote Healthcare”.
Julie Caffin
President and Chief Executive Officer
Julie Serves as the President and CEO of Brockville General Hospital. She joined Brockville General in 2017 as Senior Vice President, Chief Nurse Executive and Chief Operating Officer. Previous positions have included frontline and leadership positions in both community and tertiary, academic health care organizations.
Julie has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Carleton University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Honours Degree from York University, and a Master of Health Sciences Degree from the University of Toronto. She is certified in Advanced System Leadership from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management Executive Program and is a Fellow in the Ivy Academy Community Shift Executive Leadership Program.
Julie has successfully completed the Advanced Good Governance certification through the College Centre of Board Excellence. She is an active member of the College of Nurses of Ontario and has an Adjunct Academic appointment in the Queen’s University School of Nursing.
Julie has received recognition awards from Kingston Health Sciences Centre including the Team Award for Leadership with the Emergency Department Information System Implementation Project and Team Award for Care for her efforts introducing the Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Model. She was nominated to the Canadian College of Health Leaders for a National Nursing Leadership Award.
Julie was appointed to the St. Lawrence College Board of Governors in September 2018 and currently serves as Chair. She is also a member of the Board of Directors at St. Vincent de Paul in Kingston.
Synapse 2025
This year, the 9th Annual Synapse Nursing Symposium will be held on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, under the theme “Rural and Remote Healthcare: Reflecting on the Past, Evolving for the Future” at St. Lawrence College, Brockville Campus. This symposium will highlight the nursing program, its partners, and alumni’s scholarship activities in a one-day conference.
Synapse 2024 – Registration DEADLINE EXTENDED to Wednesday, May 29, 2024
We are three weeks away from Synapse 2024 and the deadline for registration is Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Hurry, register now! Do not miss this exciting event!
We invite all faculty, students, and alumni of the BScN and PN programs as well as members of the nursing community outside SLC to join us for this exciting day of research and scholarship.
Synapse 2024 will take place in St. Lawrence College – Kingston Campus on June 12, 2024, Wednesday. This year’s theme is “Standing Up for Our Values: Community, Social Justice, Professionalism & Innovation.”
Registration will be free for SLC students and faculty. However, there will be a $25 fee for external participants/attendees/presenters.
An invoice will be sent via email to external registrants with payment instructions.
You can register at this link: Synapse 2024 Registration Form. The deadline for registration is May 29, 2024.
We are thrilled to welcome you to this fantastic event!
For further information regarding the event, please visit synapseslc.ca/
The 2024 Synapse Planning Committee
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