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Nursing student team wins Golden Stethoscope Award at Nursing Games
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 - 08:57

March 21, 2017: Congratulations to the undergraduate nursing students who won the Golden Stethoscope Award at the Nursing Games! This year’s event was hosted this past weekend at Nipissing University. Listed below are the students who made up the winning team.

The Nursing Games is one of the most recognized university events for undergraduate nursing students in Canada. This fun-filled weekend includes the gathering of nursing students from around the country to compete in both academics & skill-testing, in addition to sports-related events. Various activities such as social nights and a formal dinner keep attendees busy while they are not competing. This weekend is focused on demonstrating pride and enthusiasm for both their school and future profession.

 

3rd year BScN student Janny Lau receives Athena Scholarship
Wednesday, November 2, 2016 - 13:47

November 2, 2016 - Congratulations to 3rd year BScN student Janny Lau, who is the recipient of an ATHENA Scholarship. Please see the story on the Daily News. The ATHENA Scholarship Program was created in 1999 for full-time post-secondary students between the ages of 18 and 30 years old. As well as having excellent academic achievement, recipients must be interested in increasing leadership opportunities for women and enhancing the quality of life in our community. Additional information about the ATHENA Awards Program can be found on the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce website.

Michelle Freeman selected to be member of CPSI Knowledge Translation and Implementation Science Faculty
Wednesday, November 2, 2016 - 10:31

November 2, 2016 - Dr. Michelle Freeman, Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator in Faculty of Nursing, has been chosen by the Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI) as a member of the Knowledge Translation and Implementation Science Faculty. This expert faculty will collaborate on developing ideas, solutions, and strategies to implement patient safety practices, strengthen teamwork, communications and leadership targeted at reducing patient harm. Dr. Freeman’s role will help advance evidence, and develop ideas, solutions, and strategies to support healthcare providers and organizations within the health sector and will advance patient safety across Canada.  

 

Nursing to hold Graduate Programs Open House - Oct 20/16
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - 14:19

September 21, 2016 - The Faculty of Nursing invites prospective students to its Graduate Programs Open House to learn about its graduate program offerings, including the new PhD in Nursing program starting Fall 2017. The open house will be held as follows:

  • Thursday, October 20, 2016
  • 5:30-7:00 p.m.
  • Room 203 Anthony P. Toldo Health Education Centre
  • Please RSVP online by end of day Thursday, October 13, 2016 at: http://uwindsor.fluidsurveys.com/s/gradopenhousersvp/
     
Debbie Rickeard completes DNP
Monday, September 19, 2016 - 09:43

September 19, 2016 - Congratulations to AAS Experiential Learning Specialist Debbie Rickeard, who successfully completed the final defense for her DNP from American Sentinel University on September 15, 2016.

Dr. Debbie Rickeard

Debbie Dayus completes PhD
Friday, July 15, 2016 - 16:19

July 15, 2016 - Congratulations to AAS Clinical Practice Learning Specialist Debbie Dayus, who successfully defended her doctoral thesis on July 14, 2016.

Spring 2016 Nursing newsletter available
Monday, June 27, 2016 - 17:07

June 27, 2016 - The Spring 2016 Faculty of Nursing newsletter is now avaialble to view.

Nursing Simulation Labs featured in Ontario Simulation Alliance newsletter
Thursday, May 12, 2016 - 12:28

May 12, 2016 - The Faculty of Nursing's Simulation Labs are featured in the Ontario Simulation Alliance Newsletter for May 2016  (Volume 6). Thank you to Professor Judy Bornais, who submitted the article for this feather. The Simulation Labs are part of our state of the art Clinical Learning Centre.

MScN student Fabrice Mowbray receives Ontario Graduate Scholarship Award
Thursday, May 12, 2016 - 12:16

May 12, 2016 - Congratulations to first year MScN student Fabrice Mowbray, who is the recipient of an Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) award. The Government of the Province of Ontario provides a number of postgraduate awards annually. The purpose of these awards is to encourage excellence in graduate studies in all disciplines. See more information about the OGS and other provincial awards at: http://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate/690/national-and-provincial-scholarships-and-awards#provincial%20schol

Jason Kiernan receives COUPN Excellence in Teaching Award at reception
Thursday, April 21, 2016 - 09:10

April 21, 2016 - Nursing lecturer Jason Kiernan received the 2016 Council of Ontario Programs in Nursing (COUPN) Excellence in Teaching Award at a reception held in Toronto on April 20, 2016. BScN student Elizabeth Dillon (who nominated Jason for this award) was also present and introduced Jason.  This award recognizes excellence in teaching by a faculty member in a COUPN university program. Read more about Jason's award and the other award winners.