Kateryna Metersky
Bianca Beyer Award My doctoral research centers on exploring patient roles within interprofessional teams at the primary care level using constructivist grounded theory. This work extends my Master of Nursing study exploring patients’ experiences with receiving care from an interprofessional team. This emerging program of research will aid healthcare providers in providing more person-centered care […]
Joanna Fraser
Roasters Foundation Award I became a community nurse over 30 years ago with the desire to promote social justice and wellness within Indigenous populations. My interest in the complex issues of discrimination and colonization were piqued at an early age in part by my family’s experiences during the independence movement in Kenya East Africa. I […]
Georgia Dewart
TD Meloche Monnex Award I am a registered nurse and doctoral student at the University of Alberta. The needs of marginalized populations have always resonated with me, and I believe the nursing profession is best suited to support and work with these communities. I began my career in labour and delivery soon after graduating with […]
Guillaume Fontaine
AstraZeneca Award I am a clinical nurse and doctoral student at the Nursing School of Université de Montréal. While I was working in an emergency department and contributing to the training and mentoring of my fellow nurses, I developed a passion for nursing education, hence my desire to pursue graduate studies. I pursued a Masters […]
Deanne O’Rourke
Dr. Ann Beckingham Award I am a Registered Nurse, certified in gerontological nursing, and a hold a Bachelor and Master of Nursing. I am currently enrolled in the Nursing PhD Program at the University of Manitoba. In addition to my student responsibilities, I work part-time as a Clinical Nurse Specialist providing clinical support to eight […]
Christine Ou
Dr. Dorothy Kergin Award I was motivated by a combination of nursing practice and personal experience to pursue doctoral studies. As a pediatric nurse and a clinical nursing instructor, I have observed that parenting can be a daunting challenge, especially in the face of health problems. In my practice, I have seen that enabling and […]
Victoria Little
Dr. Helen Mussallem Award I have worked predominantly in public health and community health nursing in rural Nova Scotia. It was my experience working as a public health nurse (PHN) in a primary to grade eight school that instilled in me a passion for public health. Advocating for the health and well-being of children, youth, […]
Stephanie McKee
Innovative Medicines Canada Award I am a registered nurse practicing in London, Ontario. Like many young people growing up, I was uncertain and lost as to my direction and purpose in life. There were a handful of individuals whom I looked up to and each was unique in their own way. Despite their differences, my […]
Mohamed El Hussein
Extendicare Nurse Practitioner Award My name is Mohamed El Hussein, I am a nurse educator at Mount Royal University (MRU), and currently enrolled in the NP program at the University of Calgary. I am recognized as a strong student advocate and regularly receives strong student evaluations. I was awarded the distinguished faculty award for teaching […]
Mathieu Mercier
Sanofi Pasteur Award My choice to become a nurse is most certainly multifaceted. There is no single reason that really stands out, but the ability to help people in need was perhaps one of the biggest motivator for me. As a nurse you get to work closely with vulnerable people who are at their absolute […]