Convergence Podcast The University Health Network

Stefanie Lamoureux is an Advanced Practice Nurse Educator (APNE) at the University Health Network, and Course Coordinator and Course Instructor for the Michener Institute's Critical Care and Acute Care Nursing Program.

In this episode, Stephanie discusses her day in the life, why she pursed nursing, the influence her nursing professor had on her career, the evolution of the Critical Care Nursing program at Michener and what differentiates it from other programs, as well as her workshop at this year's Convergence Conference.

Phil Jacobs is a musician and Integrative Vibrational Practitioner, and the founder of Toronto Sound Therapy. In this episode, Phil discusses his life, the events that led to his interest in music, traditional Chinese medicine, meditation, and how he uses vibration and sound healing to aid those suffering from trauma and mental health concerns. Phil will also be leading a special presentation on Day 2 of The Convergence Conference.

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Convergence Podcast: Stella Ng, Ph.D.
Stella Ng is the featured guest on this week’s edition of the Convergence Podcast. She’ll discuss her role as keynote presenter at this year’s Convergence Conference, her work at CACHE, and more.
The Convergence Conference runs from February 15-16 , 2023 – if you haven’t already, register today at https://michener.ca/convergence/registration/.

To learn more about Stella and her work at CACHE, please go to: https://ipe.utoronto.ca/

Join us for our conversation with Karlos Enrrique Sun.
Karlos is an advanced practice nurse educator at the University Health Network, overseeing the Multi Organ Transplant, General Medicine and Cardiology units at Toronto General Hospital.

Karlos has completed a Master of Nursing degree with a focus on leadership and education from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from York University. Karlos also has certifications in Critical Care and Critical Care Nursing (Adults).

Karlos has years of clinical teaching experience, having fufilled the role of a clinical nursing faculty and clinical course lead at Centennial College. In addition, he has taught laboratories, simulations, and online lectures for the Practical Nursing (PN) and Personal Support Worker (PSW) programs at Centennial College. Karlos also has experience facilitating Critical Care Programs for Michener and Sunnybrook.

Karlos has a professional interest in the use of simulation in nursing education, gamification of learning, best practice guidelines, and scholarship of teaching and learning methodologies.



Check out Karlos other work here:
YouTube Channel (Army of Nurses): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnB2TS70zjlUhNfJW2k7j9Q

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlos-e-sun-997a50122/

Gamification projects (Army of Nurses) on NewGrounds: armyofnurses.newgrounds.com

UHN email: karlosenrrique.sun@uhn.ca

In this second episode of our conversation with Eden Dales, we go in-depth on trauma informed care, the relationship between stress and trauma, understanding the importance of a trauma informed approach, creating healthy boundaries, and crisis intervention.

We also hear about Eden's own personal philosophy to life and work, and her upcoming work with COSTI Immigrant Services, where she will become an educator for their new gender-based violence project.
And as a reminder, Eden will be presenting at this year's Convergence2023!

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Convergence2023 is taking place on February 15-16, 2023.
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Eden Dales, MSW RSW, is a registered social worker, registered with The Ontario College of Social
Workers and Social Service Workers (reg # 806569), and a member of The Ontario Association of
Social Workers. Eden received her master’s degree in Social Work from Yeshiva University in New York
City and commenced her career supporting clients in the emergency departments during 9/11 in NYC.
Eden has almost twenty years of clinical experience in the field of social work, with expertise in trauma
recovery. Eden is the owner and director of Eden Dales Social Work (EDSW), a community based social
work practice, and Eden also has a private counselling practice in North York.

Part 1 of this episode Eden outlines her experiences as a new health professional in the midst of the 9/11 NYC terrorist attack.

You do not want to miss this first exciting episode of season 2 of the Convergence Podcast.