Mr. Elijah (Eli) Ahlquist
RN, BScN, MPA
Address
Telephone
Email
Website
3604 Albert Street, Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 3P6
(306) 585-2567
ejahlquist@hotmail.com
www.eliahlquist.ca
CAREER HISTORY
Aug 2010- Present
Program Head, Perioperative Nursing Programs RN/LPN &
Interim Program Head, Critical Care Nursing & Nursing Re-entry
Saskatchewan Polytechnic, School of Nursing
Regina Campus
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Jan 2010- Jun 2010
Faculty, Perioperative Nursing Programs RN/LPN
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST)
Wascana Campus- Regina
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Dec 2009- Jun 2010
Responsibilities included theory instruction utilizing simulation learning and the
supervision of students during clinical practice education at healthcare facilities.
Personal Care Home Consultant, Complaints Investigator
Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, Community Care Branch
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Jan 2004 - June 2010
Responsibilities included online theory and clinical practice education instruction
for both Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in the
nursing specialty of perioperative nursing (operating room).
Faculty, Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST)
Wascana Campus- Regina
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June 2010- Dec 2010
Primary responsibilities include the administrative management of two nursing
continuing education programs. Specifically; supervision of Sask Polytech nursing
faculty & administrative support professionals, financial/budget management,
program/divisional strategic planning & leadership, provision of academic
policies, and all other leadership activities related to these programs.
Primarily responsible for the investigation and resolution of complaints from the
public regarding licensed personal care homes in Saskatchewan. Also responsible
for the inspection and licensing of privately owned and operated personal care
homes.
Registered Nurse
Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region (RQHR)
Regina General Hospital (RGH)
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General & specialty nursing practice
Supervisor/Interim Manager RGH-OR
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Education - Higher Education Leadership
Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota – Anticipated completion 2017
Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching for Adult Learners
Boise State University, Boise, Idaho 2013
Masters of Public Administration - Public Management
University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan 2011
Advanced Certificate in Perioperative Nursing, RN
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology
Wascana Campus- Regina 2005
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - with Distinction
University of Saskatchewan, 2003
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology
Wascana Campus- Regina, 1999
ACADEMIC
HONOURS
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Gamma Beta Phi Society – Member 2013
Golden Key International Honor Society – Member 2002
PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATION
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Licensed with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association
Member of the Saskatchewan periOperative Registered Nurses Group
Executive member of the Saskatchewan periOperative Registered Nurses Group
– Southern Saskatchewan Liaison
Member of the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada
Membership with the Saskatchewan Public Health Association/Canadian Public
Health Association
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COMMITTEES
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GRANTS
Member of the Saskatchewan Polytechnic, School of Nursing, Leadership Team
(NLT) – 2010 to present
Chair of the SIAST Nursing Division Online Instructor Orientation Committee –
2013 to 2014.
“Examining Saskatchewan perioperative nursing teamwork and factors impacting
surgical patient outcomes”.
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST), Office of Applied
Research and Innovation 2014.
 Received $6,000
“Examining Saskatchewan perioperative nursing teamwork and factors impacting
surgical patient outcomes”.
Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (SALPN), 2014.
 Received $10,000
GRANTS (con’t…)
“InstruMentor™” – Perioperative Nursing Surgical Instrument Recognition App.
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST), Office of Applied
Research and Innovation 2013.
 Received $6,000
“InstruMentor™” – Perioperative Nursing Surgical Instrument Recognition App.
SIAST Nursing Division & Institute for Nursing Scholarship (INS) 2013.
 Received $2,500
PUBLICATIONS &
PRESENTATIONS
Ahlquist, E. & Houston, C. (2014, May). Embracing Mobile Learning in Nursing
Education [PowerPoint slides]. Paper presented at Canadian Association of
Schools of Nursing (CASN) 2014 Conference, Halifax, NS.
Ahlquist, E. & Houston, C. (2014, April). Embracing Mobile Learning in Nursing
Education [PowerPoint slides]. Paper presented at the Workplace Integration
for New Nurses Nursing The Future (WINN-NTF) 2014 Conference, Banff, AB.
Ahlquist, E. & Houston, C. (2014, February). Embracing Mobile Learning in Nursing
Education [PowerPoint slides]. Paper presented at the Western & NorthWestern Region Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (WNRCASN) 2014
Conference, Winnipeg, MB.
Ahlquist, E. & Riehl, G. (2013, November). Managing Lateral Violence and its Impact
on the Team [PowerPoint slides]. Workshop presented at Mamawetan
Churchill River Health Region to the Senior Management Team, La Ronge, SK.
Ahlquist, E., Clark, C. & Schroeder, C. (2013, May). Embracing Mobile Learning in
Perioperative Nursing Education [PowerPoint slides]. Paper presented at the
2013 Biennial Teaching and Learning with the Power of Technology (TLt)
Conference, Saskatoon, SK.
Ahlquist, E. (2013, April). Accelerated Perioperative Nursing- Pilot Project
[PowerPoint slides]. Paper presented at the Operating Room Nurses
Association of Canada National Conference, Ottawa, ON.
Riehl, G. & Ahlquist, E. (2013, April). Managing Lateral Violence and its Impact on the
Team: Nurses and Students [PowerPoint slides]. Paper presented at the 3rd
Annual Health Care Quality Summit, Regina, SK.
Ahlquist, E. (2013, February). Accelerated Perioperative Nursing- Pilot Project
[PowerPoint slides]. Paper presented at the Western & North-Western Region
Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (WNRCASN) 2013 Conference,
Edmonton, AB.
Ahlquist, E. & Riehl, G. (2012, September). She really pisses me off: Managing
lateral violence and its impact during urologic procedures [PowerPoint slides].
Paper presented at the 25th annual Urologic Excellence Conference, Regina,
SK.
AWARDS
League for Innovation in the Community College
Recipient of the Innovation of the year for InstruMentor™ - Engaging Learners
Through Mobile Devices, 2014.
University of Saskatchewan, College of Nursing, Alumni of Influence Honouree
Recipient of the University of Saskatchewan Alumni of influence – Legacy, 2014
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) Innovation
Award
Recipient for the development of a surgical instrument recognition application for
mobile perioperative nursing education, 2013.
Saskatchewan Healthcare Excellence Award (SHEA) Award
Finalist in the category of Saskatchewan Program Team Providers for expanding
Perioperative Nursing Education throughout Saskatchewan, 2012.
Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations (SAHO) Green Ribbon Award
Recipient in the Surgical Initiative category for the SIAST and Saskatoon Health
Region Partnership for Education of Operating Room Nurses, 2011.
National Student Awards In Public Policy and Administration
Recipient of the Bronze Medal for the poster presentation “Case Study: National
Food Labelling in Canada”, 2011.
Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) Thought Leadership Award
Regional Winner (Saskatchewan)
Recipient of the Tansley Student Poster Competition for “Case Study: National Food
Labelling in Canada”, 2011.
TECHNICAL
TRAINING
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Educational Technology (web-based learning)
Facilitation of Nursing Education
Course Design
PROFESSIONAL
TRAINING
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Curriculum Development
Conflict Resolution
Academic Administration
REFERENCES
Netha Dyck, RN, EdD
Dean, School of Nursing
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
netha.dyck@saskpolytech.ca
306-659-4190
Cindy Smith, RN, MN
Associate Dean, School of Nursing
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
cindy.smith@saskpolytech.ca
306-775-7925