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Nursing Celebrates Research and Scholarship as part of Nurses Week
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 - 11:40

May 13, 2014 - Faculty, Staff, Students, and College and Community Partners gathered on Monday, May 12, 2014 for the Faculty of Nursing's Annual Celebration of Research and Scholarship. The 2014 Honourees included the following:

  • Dr. Jamie Crawley (University of Windsor) - Faculty of Nursing Research Excellence Award recipient
  • Prof. Crystal Avolio (St. Clair College) - Partners' Research and Scholarship Award recipient
  • Dr. Sheila Cameron (University of Windsor) - The Clarke Award recipient
  • Prof. Judy Bornais (University of Windsor) - Teaching Leadership Chair and CASN Award for Excellence in Nursing Education recipient
  • Dr. Heather Krohn (University of Windsor) - 2014 Internal Research Grant Recipient

Congratulations to the honourees and to all nursing researchers who have contributed to the success of the nursing research and scholarship endeavours this year!

Science Rendezvous 2014 Nursing Activities a Success thanks to Volunteers!
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 - 11:26

May 13, 2014 - Thanks to all of the volunteers who made the Science Rendezvous 2014 nursing activities a huge success! Under the guidance of leader and faculty member Debbie Rickeard, the following volunteers (nursing staff, students, and others) participated in the May 10/14 event:

Aina Nguyen
Fergy Ospina
Lauren Rochford
Lisa Hamilton
Xing Guan
Aleena Qadeer
Anthony Valeri
Justine McLeod
Marie Comisso
Sarah Dugal
Zach Morrell
Joseph Toma
Jess Dennison
Sue Dennison
 

Nursing Preceptor Cindy Pawlikowski recipient of 2014 COUPN Preceptor Recognition Award
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 10:44

April 22, 2014 - Congratulations to 4th year nursing preceptor Cindy Pawlikowski (Windsor Regional Hospital Family Birthing Centre), who is the recipient of the 2014 Council of Ontario University Programs in Nursing (COUPN) Preceptor Recognition Award. Cindy was nominated for this award by a 4th year BScN student, who wrote that Cindy was "an educator, a listener, a promoter and an overall value to the nursing profession. Her exceptional care of clients, and dedication to the future of our profession makes her an incredible nurse and a remarkable teacher."

Nursing student's infertility support group instrumental in recent government funding for IVF treatments
Sunday, April 20, 2014 - 20:40

April 20, 2014 - 3rd year nursing student Ashley Bulley and her husband's own fertility challenges prompted them to pursue in vitro fertilization (IVF) five years ago after raising the $17,000 cost through fundraising efforts of friends, family and the community. They are now the parents of twins. This endeavour not only inspired Ashley's nursing career, but also a need to make a difference for those less fortunate. Ashley and her husband began petitioning the government for IVF funding by gaining thousands of signatures, as well as the support of a number of members of parliament. Ashley then co-founded an infertility support group: Conceivable Dreams, the OHIP for IVF coalition. This group held many events and campaigns, lobbied at Queens Park, spoke in front of parliament, and continued to petition.

Nursing Faculty Members news/updates
Friday, April 11, 2014 - 10:48

April 11, 2014 - The Faculty of Nursing congratulates the following faculty members on their recent achievements and promotions:

  1. Judy Bornais - who has been promoted to Ancillary Academic Staff (AAS) III
  2. Sheila Cameron (Professor Emeritus) - who will be receiving a Clark Award on May 1 - see story in the Daily News
  3. Lorna de Witt - who has been promoted to Associate Professor
  4. Jason Kiernan - who whose limited term Lecturer position has been renewed for another year (July 1/14-June 30/15)
4th year BScN student Jelena Lastro receives "Above and Beyond" Recognition from WRH
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 - 11:18

April 2, 2014 - 4th year BScN student Jelena Lastro was recognized by Windsor Regional Hospital's "Above and Beyond" program for her duties during her preceptored clinical placement experience. As a result of this recognition, her name will appear on the Windsor Regional Hospital Honour Roll - www.wrh.on.ca.

The patient who nominated Jelena for this award provided the following comments:

"Jelena was a 4th year nursing student who did not seem like a student. She was very confident and capable in all her duties as a nurse. She was extremely thorough and very gentle during my assessments. She truly has both the skills and qualities to be in the nursing profession. She had a very positive and bubbly attitude that made my day. I hope she is able to be employed at Met when she finishes school."

Nursing students Regina Yuen & Colleen Broaderip recognized by Connecting4Success mentoring program
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 - 08:55

April 2, 2014 - Congratulations to BScN students Regina Yuen (year 1) and Colleen Broaderip (year 4), who were recognized at the Connecting4Success (C4S) End of the Year Celebration on Saturday, March 29/14.

C4S is the first generation mentoring program run through Student Affairs. Regina Yuen was recognized as mentee of the year for taking full advantage of her experience with C4S.  Her mentor, Colleen Broaderip, was recognized with the Making A Difference Award.

This is what Regina said in her nomination about Colleen:

BScN graduate's article published in Nursing 2014
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 - 12:06

March 26, 2013 - Congratulations to graduate Katrina Baldwin (BScN '13) and instructor Virgina Walsh, whose article titled "Independent double-checks for high-alert medications: Essential practice" has been pubished in Nursing 2014 - April 2014 (Volume 44 - Issue 4 - p 65-67). Katrina worked on this paper as part of the Transition to Practice course (scholarly writing lab component), which was taught by Virginia Walsh. Article abstract ink.
 

Nursing students raising funds for fellow student battling cancer by selling bracelets
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 - 15:29

March 25, 2014 - Nursing students raising funds for fellow student battling cancer by selling bracelets

Jessica Girard is a dear friend of ours and a member of our nursing class. She is extremely passionate and warm hearted friend, who makes an impact on every person she meets. 

At the age of 20, she was unfortunately diagnosed on December 27th 2012 with a rare form of stage 4 colon cancer (Signet Ring Adenocarcinoma). Shortly after her diagnosis, Jessica learnt that the cancer had spread to reproductive organs. Jessica has spent the majority of the past year and a half in hospitals for multiple surgeries and chemotherapy treatments. 

 In January of 2014, Jessica was declared in remission. Three weeks later Jessica received tragic news described by her as a day where her world stopped in its tracks, as she was re-diagnosed with cancer. Since this re-diagnosis Jessica has spent almost everyday in the hospital in and outside of Canada. She is currently traveling back and forth from Windsor to London receiving treatments.

Nursing Faculty/Instructors recognized for teaching excellence
Thursday, March 20, 2014 - 14:14

March 20, 2014 - The following Nursing faculty/instructors were recognized at the Celebration of Teaching Excellence event on March 19/14:

1. Debbie Rickeard - recipient of the University of Windsor Students' Alliance (UWSA) Teacher Excellence Award.

2. Judy Bornais - recipient of the 1) University Students' Council (USC) Teaching Honour Roll Award for Excellence in Teaching, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario; 2) Council of Ontario University Programs in Nursing (COUPN) Excellence in Teaching Award (provincial award); and 3) Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) Award for Excellence in Nursing Education (national award). Judy was also recognized for being one of the inaugural Teaching Leadership Chairs.

3. Anne Foote - completion of the Fundamentals of University Teaching (1st level certificate) for the University Teaching Certificate program.