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Heather Sweet and Kim Dobson obtain Canadian Certified Clinical Instructor designation
Monday, July 16, 2018 - 16:42

July 16, 2018: Congratulations to Nursing Sessional Instructors Heather Sweet and Kim Dobson, who successfully passed the Canadian Certified Clinical Instructor Exam to obtain their Canadian Certified Clinical Instructor (CCCI) designation!

The Canadian Clinical Instructor Certification recognizes knowledge and expertise related to the clinical instructor's role in monitoring and evaluating students in clinical settings, developing good patient assignments, mentoring and coaching students, and creating a positive learning environment for students. It communicates to institutions, students, and the community that the clinical instructor has achieved and maintains a high standard in this area of nursing practice.

Susan Dennison attains Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)
Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 11:54

June 28, 2018: The Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety (CBPPS) recently recognized Susan Dennison as a Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS). Susan is one of nine CPPSs in Canada.

“Earning this credential attests to Susan’s professional competency in patient safety science and application,” said Tejal K. Gandhi, MD, MPH, CPPS, President, CBPPS. “This achievement demonstrates her expertise in this critical discipline and positions her among those committed to and leading patient safety work.”

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BScN graduate Holly Trepanier awarded Nurse of the Year in Detroit, Michigan
Friday, May 25, 2018 - 17:56

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Afef Zghal successfully defends MScN thesis
Thursday, April 19, 2018 - 08:37

April 19, 2018: Congratulations to Afef Zghal, who successfully defended her MScN thesis titled "Exploring the Impact of Patient Perceptions of Health Care Provider Cultural Competence on Health-related Quality of Life among an Immigrant Population" on April 18, 2018. Her committee members included: Dr. Kathryn Pfaff (supervisor), Dr. Maher El-Masri (internal reader), and Dr. Suzanne McMurphy (external reader).

 

Nursing Outstanding Scholars win prizes at UWill Discover Conference
Monday, April 9, 2018 - 10:51

April 9, 2018: Congratulations to the following Nursing Outstanding Scholars, who won prizes at this year's UWill Discover Conference, which took place March 22-23, 2018.

People's Choice Award - Sponsored by the University of Windsor Alumni Association:
The Social and Material factors affecting access to healthcare in Windsor Essex, by Jamie Nantais, Sarah Hyland, Tiffany Mos, Heather Schreiner, Felicia Varacalli, Jennifer Hamel

Viable, Healthy, and Safe Communities:
Second prize: The Social And Material Factors Affecting Access To Health Care in Windsor-Essex by Jaime Nantais, Sarah Hyland, Tiffany Mos, Heather Schreiner, Felicia Varacalli, and Jennifer Hamel

Details about this conference may be found at: https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/uwilldiscover/2018/

Graduate diploma student publishes paper in Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice
Thursday, March 1, 2018 - 18:40

March 1, 2018 - Holiness Ehikpehae (Ariajegbe), a graduate of the Advanced Practice Oncology/Palliative Care Diploma, as part of her Oncology/Palliative Care Diploma work, has published a paper in the Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice (Issue 11, 2018) titled, "The Impact of the Interprofessional Health Care Team in Palliative Care."

Judy Bornais 2018 3M National Teaching Fellowship
Saturday, February 10, 2018 - 13:51

February 10, 2018: Ancillary Academic Staff - Experiential Learning Specialist Judy Bornais is the recipient of a 2018 3M National Teaching Fellow. The 3M National Teaching Fellowship was created in 1986 by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education to recognize exceptional teachers in post-secondary education. Prof. Bornais and the other recipients are featured in MacLean’s magazine: http://www.macleans.ca/education/introducing-the-2018-3m-national-teaching-fellows/

 

Nursing graduate students' research selected for conference presentations and posters
Saturday, February 10, 2018 - 13:00

February 10, 2018: Congratulations to the following Nursing graduate students and recent graduates, whose research has been selected for conference/convention presentations and/or posters:

Susan Dennison selected to receive Service Excellence Award
Thursday, January 11, 2018 - 10:59

Congratulation to our Clinical Lab Coordinator Sue Dennison, who was selected to receive a Service Excellence Award – Individual. This award is one of several Employee Recognition Awards given out annually by the University. This particular award recognizes excellence in service and support to students, faculty, staff and/or other service users. Service excellence is demonstrated by consistently delivering service that exemplifies the UWindsor Service Standards. Please see the Daily News story for more details.

Amanda McEwen successfully defends MScN thesis
Friday, December 8, 2017 - 08:47

December 8, 2017: Congratulations to Amanda McEwen, who successfully defended her MScN thesis titled "Exploring Effect Moderation in Our Understanding of Hand Hygiene Predictors " on December 6.  Her committee members included: Dr. Susan Fox (supervisor), Dr. Maher El-Masri (internal reader), and Dr. Todd Loughead (external reader).