The Graduate Nursing Students Association (GNSA) held its annual Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) Conference on March 2, with four guest speakers discussing the topic of “trauma-informed practice.” Event co-organizers Ashley Bell and…
Remembering Penny Davis
Penny Davis was a much-beloved instructor and colleague in the College of Nursing for 15 years, retiring in 2009. Students loved and respected Davis for her exemplary teaching in the classroom and…
CNSA conference looks ‘outside the box’
Thirty-six College of Nursing students recently attended the 2022 Canadian Nursing Students Association (CNSA) National Conference, a four day event with the theme of “Nursing Outside the Box.” Running January 20-23, the…
Dean’s Message
December 2021 New Beginnings Our December newsletter features many new initiatives, experiences, accomplishments and contributions of our College of Nursing team. We were delighted to have the unique opportunity to establish a…
CASN recognizes UM nursing faculty with prestigious awards
Two College of Nursing faculty members recently secured prestigious awards from the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing. Dr. Roberta Woodgate, distinguished professor and Canada Research Chair in child and family engagement…
Student News (November 2021)
Congratulations to Shireen Bell, PhD in Nursing student, on being the recipient of the Francis Moran Canadian Nurses Foundation Scholar Award. Advisors: Dr. Judith Scanlan and Dr. Donna Martin Congratulations to Trinh…
Faculty and Staff News (December 2021)
Congratulations to Katie Mawhinney, who was appointed the coordinator, clinical placements for the nurse practitioner program. Congratulations Vladan Protudjer and Shelley Marchinko, who completed the UM Teaching and Learning certificate program. Congratulations…
Water ceremony marks official start of midwifery program
The College of Nursing’s bachelor of midwifery program welcomed its first group of new students on Aug. 31 with a water ceremony facilitated by Elder Thelma Morrisseau at the National Centre for…
Awards
Indigenous Award of Excellence Congratulations to research associate Moneca Sinclaire on being the recipient of the UM Indigenous Award of Excellence – Staff Community Builder. Students’ Teacher Recognition Reception (STRR) Congratulations to…
Dean’s Message
Nurses Answer the Call In celebration of National Nursing Week, it was inspiring to connect with our alumni and hear their compelling stories about their unique contribution in providing quality health care…