Jess Crawford
TYLENOL® Fund to Advance Diversity in Nursing and Health Equity Research Nursing was never a profession I considered growing up—too much blood and guts! But I knew I wanted to help others, and when I learned about nursing’s plethora of career paths that didn’t involve bodily fluids, I decided to enter the field. I am […]
Dennis Respicio
Brenda Jeam IEN Award My name is Dennis, and I am a nurse passionate about caring and positively impacting people’s lives. My nursing journey began in the Philippines, where I was born and raised. There, I discovered my calling to serve others through the noble nursing profession. However, as life unfolded, I was excited to […]
Ashley Bell
TYLENOL® Fund to Advance Diversity in Nursing and Health Equity Research Nursing has always had a special place in my heart. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a nurse, and have long been fascinated by the many different ways to “be a nurse”. Aspects of both clinical bedside nursing […]
Isabelle Savard
TYLENOL® Fund to Advance Diversity in Nursing and Health Equity Research My name is Isabelle Savard, a primary health care nurse practitioner (PHCNP) dedicated to making a positive impact on people’s lives. Since childhood, I’ve found fulfillment in volunteering and helping others, which greatly influenced my decision to pursue nursing. With experience in emergency departments […]
Therese Petak-Dube
Karen Graham Northern Nursing Award I am 34 years old and began nursing school after a decade of preparation to ensure minimal negative impact on my family. I have type 1 diabetes, as does my son, and over the years I have spent a lot of my energy educating the people around us about the […]
Ekta Patel
CNSA Clinical Care Award My name is Ekta Patel, and I’m entering my second year of nursing after degree program at the University of Alberta. As I was completing my Bachelor of Science in immunology and infection, I was uncertain and anxious, thinking about what the future holds, but I was excited to see where […]
Rebecca Owa
CNSA Parent Award Nursing has always been an area of interest for me; Although I had my first degree in Agriculture, yet I wished to pursue a career in Nursing. After migrating with my family to Canada four years ago, I decided to make a career switch to health care and ultimately study to be […]
Jack Avanthay Strus
TYLENOL® Fund to Advance Diversity in Nursing and Health Equity Research When I started my degree in nursing, I thought it was going to be a stepping-stone to get into medicine. Little did I know that 19 years later, I would love being a nurse as much as I did after I graduated from my […]
Oluwamisimi Oluwole
TYLENOL® Fund to Advance Diversity in Nursing and Health Equity Research I cannot say that I had an innate desire to become a nurse from a young age. However, the pivotal moment that made me decide to be a nurse was when I witnessed firsthand the exceptional care provided to my terminally ill father. Back […]
Katherine Oldfield
David Hill Supporting Nursing Excellence Award I’ve worked in healthcare for 20 years, practicing as a naturopathic doctor in the states before immigrating to Canada. I’m also a mom of two teenagers. I’m passionate about patient care and empowering people to live a healthier life. During COVID I decided to change careers. I was inspired […]