Desiree Turner
Anita George Award My name is Desiree Turner. I am a 39-year-old female who strongly identifies with my Indigenous roots. I was born and raised in northern Manitoba where I learned how to respect and live off the land through growing, harvesting, hunting, and fishing. I am a sole parent to 3 amazing children aged […]
Talia Tumak
CINA/CNF Indigenous Award My name is Talia Tumak, and I have been chosen as the recipient for the CNF Indigenous Award. My interest in the nursing profession, and career path in the healthcare field began when I started working at my local hospital in Winnipegosis, Mb. I had the privileged to witness the compassion and […]
Olivia Therrien
CINA/CNF Indigenous Award My mother is the main reason I chose to study nursing. She has always had compassion, kindness, knowledge, and humour. Watching her bring those attributes to lives of people around her was amazing. Being in a small community, I heard about the impact she’s had on peoples lives – it’s pretty special […]
Sophie Tache-Green
Alumnae Association of the Royal Victoria Hospital Training School for Nurses Scholarship I have been a registered nurse for ten years. My practice has been primarily in the emergency department (ED), with a year-long foray into ICU nursing at the peak of the covid pandemic and a year of medical evacuation nursing in northern Quebec […]
Robyn Soulsby
Saint Elizabeth Home and Community Care Scholarship My decision to pursue a career in nursing was inspired by the endless personal and professional advancements the profession offers. Becoming a Registered Nurse allowed me to blend my passion for travel and education with my desire to help others. My nursing background started in Nova Scotia where […]
Leah Sookhoo
CNF Award My name is Leah Sookhoo, and I am entering my second year of the Master of Nursing Science program at Queen’s University. For me, becoming a nurse was not just a career choice; it was a decision that emerged from my lifelong connection with healthcare and my passion for making a difference. Nursing, […]
Kelly DeCoste
TYLENOL® Fund to Advance Diversity in Nursing and Health Equity Research Nursing provides numerous opportunities to promote the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. I knew I wanted a career where I could make a difference in the lives of others; what was less clear was what path I would take to achieve […]
Gianluca Santoro
CNSA Mental Health Award Undeniably, the passion towards the vocation of nursing has been my lifelong pursuit! Indeed, my aim in achieving a career that encompasses my interpersonal and ethical strengths is fulfilled through nursing. At a young age, I decided that I wanted to positively impact the world and environment around me. Alongside such […]
Gaeun Ryu
CNSA BIPOC Award Growing up, I often depended on the kindness of others; the clothes that I wore were often donated, as were much of the food on the table. The concept and foundation of kindness and empathy were thus embedded in my development at a young age; nurses are the epitome of these characteristics. […]
Jillian Ryan
CINA/CNF Indigenous Award My name is Jillian Ryan and I am from Corner Brook, NL. I am a part-time Master of Science of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner option) student at Memorial University. I have been a Registered Nurse for six years; I graduated from the Western Regional School of nursing in my hometown in 2017. At […]