CNSA Parent Award

I first knew I wanted to be a nurse when I had my eldest daughter, Aurelia, in 2010. The care I received from the nurses was unforgettable—I wanted to offer that same support to other new moms and their babies. But I doubted myself. I didn’t think I had what it took, especially as a new mother. So, I became a nearly full-time stay-at-home mom, welcoming two more daughters—Aurora in 2012 and Aria in 2015—while helping my husband run our ranch for over a decade, all the while quietly holding that dream deep within my heart. 

When my grandpa passed away in 2012, I was deeply involved in his care. In 2017, I lost both of my grandmothers and again found myself drawn to supporting them. Then came the Humboldt Broncos bus crash in 2018, and I felt an overwhelming desperation to help. That was the moment I knew I couldn’t ignore this calling any longer. 

I applied to the Practical Nursing program and graduated in 2021 with distinction, top of my class. I’ve worked on a Medical-Surgical floor in my local hospital ever since. Now, I’m bridging to become a Registered Nurse through the University of Regina, set to graduate in 2026. I commute over 200 km each week for classes and clinicals, stay with family when I can, and work 24–36 hours as an LPN when I’m home. 

I’m passionate about compassionate, competent care—and excited to keep serving my community as an RN.