Obianuju Okpala
CeraVe Skincare Scholarships for Diversity and Equity My name is Obianuju, originally from Nigeria, Came to Canada in 2016 and currently a Third year Nursing student at Lakehead University. Prior to this degree, I have gained a master’s degree in MPHIL (HIV/AIDS MGT) at Stellenbosch University Cape Town in South Africa and I have worked […]
Atousa Faraz
TYLENOL® Fund to Advance Diversity in Nursing and Health Equity Research Becoming a nurse is my true calling, driven by my genuine desire to positively impact lives. I am dedicated to work as a healthcare professional who provides vital support, compassion, and expertise to those in need. There are compelling reasons why I’ve chosen nursing […]
Gurneet Phagura
TYLENOL® Fund to Advance Diversity in Nursing and Health Equity Research When I think about why I chose to become a nurse many things come to mind. As a daughter of immigrants, my journey into nursing is deeply influenced by the experiences and values passed down through my family’s unique background. Being raised in a […]
Kulvir Moudgil
TYLENOL® Fund to Advance Diversity in Nursing and Health Equity Research My name is Kulvir Moudgil. I started my nursing journey in September 2020 at Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops. I immigrated to Canada in 2014 as an international student. I always wanted to be in nursing profession. I became a nurse because nursing is fulfilling […]
Sofia Mesa Camargo
CeraVe Skincare Scholarships for Diversity and Equity Hello there! My name is Sofia. I was born and raised in Colombia and came to Canada when I was thirteen years old. I chose to become a nurse because I have been a patient before. When I was a child, I was hospitalized a few times. Each […]
Olivia McKay
Margaret F. Munro Award Many nursing students declare with wide eyes and emotion that they have always dreamed of being a nurse. For me, that couldn’t have been farther from the truth. When suggested to me by friends or family members, I rejected the idea of becoming a nurse, without even considering it. I have […]
Juels McGuire
WeRPN Award for Student Excellence I am a Registered Practical Nurse currently studying with Nipissing University to receive a BScN. I entered health care as an Environmental Aide at Hamilton Health Sciences and pursued my medical terminology certification through night classes, allowing me to advance into a ward clerk position. During my clerical role, I received […]
Erin McConnell
Bianca Beyer Award My journey to becoming a nurse started when I was completing my Bachelor of Science in Biology and contemplating my future profession. I knew I wanted a challenging and constantly evolving career where I could make a positive difference in others’ lives. Nursing is both a science and an art and offers […]
Vienna McBurney
CINA/CNF Indigenous Award My name is Vienna McBurney and I’m a third year nursing student. Unlike many, I don’t have a personal experience growing up as a hospital kid, rather I’ve just always been interested in the medical field. I’ve been told that when I was 3, I loved watching heart surgery on YouTube as […]
Tessa Martin
CINA/CNF Indigenous Award My name is Tessa Martin, before I became a nurse, I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I started out working in retail then made my way into healthcare. I was a housekeeper, then a laundry worker. I wanted to help people more and desired to change my path again. In […]