June 2, 2015 - Congratulations to BScN graduate (class of 2013) Sheena Maloney, who was the recipient of a Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Details can be found at: http://daisyfoundation.org/daisy-award/daisy-nurses/2015/04/maloney_sheena
The Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses honours the super-human work nurses do for patients and families every day. More information can be found at: http://daisyfoundation.org/
May 25, 2015 - Congratulations to MScN student Rana Allawnha, who is one of this year's recipients of the Going the Extra Mile (GEM) award. The awards celebrate students who show sincere empathy and support for one or more students during difficult times - including mental health stress, financial difficulties or academic challenges. More details are available on the Daily News website.
January 20, 2014 - The When You Need It (WYNI): Breastfeeding Information App, which will be launched on January 22, 2015, was created in partnership with the Building Blocks for Better Babies program (through retired Professor Mary Louise Drake), University of Windsor's Faculty of Nursing, the University of Windsor;s School of Computer Science and the Windsor Essex County Health Unit with funding support provided by the Government of Ontario through Health Nexus.
WYNI is interactive, fun, and easy to use! It has answers to commonly asked breastfeeding questions. WYNI also has features that allow you to track breastfeeds, baby’s diaper changes, and keep a record of your child’s growth.
WYNI: the app that allows you to get breastfeeding help and information anytime, anywhere. Download WYNI for free on Google Play and the App Store.
January 16, 2015: Congratulations to Dr. Maher El-Masri, whose discourse "Reflections on the 'Caring Disconnect' in Nursing" was published in the Canadian Journal of Nursing Research (Issue Vol. 46 No. 4, December 2014). This discourse is available online at: http://www.mcgill.ca/cjnr/files/cjnr/discourse_cjnr_46_4.pdf
December 18, 2014 - Please see attached information from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for health care providers regarding preparation for this year's influenza season.
November 24, 2014: Congratulations to Debbie Rickeard, who is a recipient of a 2014 SIM Citizenship Award! The SIM Citizenship Award pays tribute to Ontario simulationists who have made important contributions in the healthcare simulation field that exemplify the values of SIM-one. It also honours those who have made outstanding contributions in education, teaching, creative professional activities and other endeavours that are difficult to capture and recognize in the traditional sense. This prestigious award honours collaboration-oriented, hard-working professionals who regularly go beyond the expectations of their assigned roles and responsibilities, to promote simulation, making a difference for students and colleagues.
The 2014 SIM Award recipients will be celebrated at the 2014 Ontario Simulation Exposition (SIM Expo) on December 4 and 5 in Toronto.
October 23, 2014 - The "Academic All Canadian" breakfast was held on October 22, 2014 to honour U of W varsity athletes who maintain an 80% GPA or higher while competing in a varsity sport. Their selection as an Academic All Canadian is an outstanding achievement and a reflection of their commitment to combine athletics with academic excellence.
Congratulations to three of our nursing students who were recognized at this event: Leslie Strugnell (hockey, BScN year 4), Samantha Kellam (track & field, MN), and Alexandra Moore (track & field, BScN year 3).
A conference this weekend will give a platform to the tremendous amount of scholarship done by local nursing academic and practising professionals.
Nursing professor Filomena Rowley will present “Violence Prevention for Healthcare Professionals in the Workplace” on Monday, October 20.
October 23, 2014 - The "Academic All Canadian" breakfast was held on October 22, 2014 to honour U of W varsity athletes who maintain an 80% GPA or higher while competing in a varsity sport. Their selection as an Academic All Canadian is an outstanding achievement and a reflection of their commitment to combine athletics with academic excellence.
Congratulations to three of our nursing students who were recognized at this event: Leslie Strugnell (hockey, BScN year 4), Samantha Kellam (track & field, MN), and Alexandra Moore (track & field, BScN year 3).
