Meet the isti scholars
Sarah Crowe
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Sarah Crowe began her nursing career at Surrey Memorial Hospital in 2001 practicing in Emergency and Critical Care, before attaining a Master of Nursing in 2010 and assuming various leadership roles in Fraser Health. She completed a post-Master’s graduate diploma in Nurse Practitioner (family) in 2018, establishing the Critical Care Nurse Practitioner role at Surrey Memorial Hospital. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Nursing at UBC while working as the NP Clinician Scientist for Fraser Health, focusing on advancing NP research and scholarship, with personal research interests in ICU survivorship and supporting the wellbeing of healthcare teams.
Read more about Sarah's experience as a SFU-UBC Implementation Science Scholar:
Can you tell us a little bit about your implementation science research project?
My project focuses on implementing a standardized acuity scoring tool to promote safe NP-to-patient ratios in acute care settings. I'm primarily concentrating on two key areas: adapting the tool to fit the specific needs of hospital environments and engaging stakeholders, including NPs, physicians, and leadership, to ensure successful integration and ongoing use. By involving these groups early, I aim to improve both adoption and sustainability of the tool in practice.
Can you share a key takeaway or skill you've gained from the mentorship or training that has made a difference in your work?
I have an incredible mentor who I am beyond thrilled and grateful to be working with. The mentorship has significantly improved my ability to apply theoretical frameworks to real-world healthcare challenges, making my interventions more targeted and evidence-based.
What advice would you give to someone considering applying to this program for the next cohort?
Take the leap! This program provides invaluable resources and support, especially through mentorship, to refine your research and translate it into meaningful healthcare improvements.