Debbie Sheppard-LeMoine

The 2024 Great Lakes Biennial Nursing ConferenceThe 2024 Great Lakes Biennial Nursing Conference attracted over 100 attendees, showcased 40 health care presentations and posters, and featured Indigenous Research Chair and guest speaker, Dr. Holly Graham.

Conference provides anti-racism strategies for health care providers

Over 100 guests attended the Great Lakes Biennial Nursing Conference, held on Nov. 23 at University of Windsor’s Vanier Hall.

Keynote speaker Holly Graham highlighted the impact of racism on the health outcomes of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Peoples, and provided a practical approach to addressing racism in the health care setting utilizing her “CPR RACISM toolkit.”

University and government officialsVP research and innovation Shanthi Johnson, dean of nursing Debbie Sheppard-LeMoine, Ontario minister of long-term care Stan Cho, Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie, third-year students Alexa Finn, Isabel Cristofari, and Jana Duric, and associate vp external Judy Bornais in nursing’s simulation lab.

Nursing hosts Ontario minister of long-term care

The University of Windsor Faculty of Nursing welcomed Ontario’s minister of long-term care Stan Cho on March 13.
Leigh Chapman, Michelle Acorn, Debbie Sheppard-LeMoineChief Nursing Officer for Canada Leigh Chapman, chief nurse of the International Council of Nurses Michelle Acorn, and UWindsor dean of nursing Debbie Sheppard-LeMoine addressed an audience during “Dean’s Intentional Conversations” speaker series.

Tour reveals realities and hope for the nursing profession

Leigh Chapman and Michelle Acorn delivered keynote speeches for the “Dean’s Intentional Conversations” speaker series.
Toldo Health Education CentreThe Faculty of Nursing recently received accreditation for its collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), honours, and Registered Practical Nurse Pathway to BScN programs from the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing.

Collaborative nursing programs receive accreditation

The Faculty of Nursing has earned accreditation from the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing for three collaborative undergrad programs.