Julia MacDonald

Frances Mary Stoddart Award I am currently entering my fourth year of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Vancouver Island University. Many of my family members have practiced as nurses, and I have always admired the care and devotion they gave to their jobs.  The past three years of school have taught me […]

Jody Prince

Northern Award Greetings, I am a Metis woman residing in the Northwest Territories. I have five children, 2 step-children, and two grandchildren. Currently, my eldest daughter and I are in the same program and are set to be in the same graduating class. Two years ago, I resumed my Nursing journey and am now entering […]

Jessica Krahn

Judy Hill Memorial Award I’m entering my third year of my BScN at the University of Alberta.  I am so thankful to be a recipient of a CNF scholarship and look forward to putting it to good use as I continue my studies this year.   While I am passionate about nursing and the crucial role […]

Jade Doell

Judy Hill Memorial Award For a long time I was torn on what I wanted to do for a career. I worked at Safeway as a cashier for nine years and the thing I loved most about my job was interacting with people all day.  I knew that I wanted to go to school eventually […]

Fleur Smit-Anseeuw

Judy Hill Memorial Award As I continue through my nursing studies I am pulled towards many different aspects of nursing, and while I am not certain where I will end up, remote/northern nursing is an area of great appeal. I have seen the difference between towns where passionate people foster a sense of community, and […]

Erin Sinclair

Eaton Foundation Award Many years ago, I made a life-long promise to travel and explore at least as many countries as my age. I am delighted to report that, at the age of 31, I am on track having visited 34 countries.  Some of my other hobbies are knitting – I volunteer by knitting costume […]

Erica Benson

Nightingale Award Before entering the UBC accelerated registered nursing program I lived in Ucluelet, a small town on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. There, I experienced and witnessed the hardships that accompany rural living.  At the health coalition table where I contributed as a youth counsellor and program coordinator, the knowledge and input of […]

Emma Lesnick

Sharon Nield Memorial Award I am entering my final year of my BScN at the University of Victoria. I have been fortunate to attend nursing school while pursing my love for the outdoors and raising a child in the beautiful West Kootenay region of British Columbia. I have chosen to enter into nursing as it […]