Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF) names new CEO
The Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Robert Gottschalk as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective January 2023. Mr. Gottschalk’s extensive leadership experience and knowledge in healthcare philanthropy will be an asset to the CNF. Rob was appointed after a comprehensive search. “This is an exciting time […]
Nurses Voices
Nurses’ Voices launched in early June, 2021, is a unique new video and audio series hosted by Gail Donner and Mary Wheeler, that amplifies the voices of nurses to help them adapt and excel within these changing and uncertain times. Be the first to watch and listen! Sign up now for Nurses’ Voices e-mail updates […]
Giving Tuesday 2021
Giving Tuesday is a global day to give back! After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, comes Giving Tuesday. We ask that you join us in this movement. Kick off this season of giving, and show your love and support to our incredible nurses. https://cnf-fiic.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG-1919.mov
CNF MaskerAide 2021
MaskerAide Media Coverage Thanks to YOU, this event raised nearly a quarter million dollars through our incredible sponsors, auction, table sales, and donations to support our 5 areas of priority investment this year, which included immunization, nursing shortages, mental health, senior care, and Indigenous health. Here are some of the highlights from this year’s celebration of nurses that […]
Juliana Lopez-Reinecken
WeRPN Award for Student Excellence Ever since I was young, I have been passionate about health and well-being. This passion led me to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science and a Master’s in Health Promotion in Brazil. During my studies, I discovered the profound impact that health education and promotion can have on individuals […]
Dalaina Orr
WeRPN Award for Student Excellence I’m embarking on a new chapter in my 40s as I return to school to pursue a career in nursing. This decision comes from a passion to help others and address the pressing shortage of healthcare professionals in my northern community. My inspiration to become a nurse was started through […]
Robin Klassen
Virginia A. Lindabury Award I am a passionate and ambitious student starting my third year in nursing this fall. I was born and raised in the communities surrounding Kootenay Lake in British Columbia and I am dedicated to improving the health and wellness of those communities. I have a long history of volunteerism that includes […]
Rochelle Christensen
TYLENOL® Fund to Advance Diversity in Nursing and Health Equity Research My journey as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) student at Selkirk College in Castlegar, BC, has been shaped by both personal and professional experiences. Raised in Canmore, AB, I discovered my passion for healthcare later in life after a lengthy career in […]
Micah Wu
TYLENOL® Fund to Advance Diversity in Nursing and Health Equity Research My brother has always been someone I’ve looked up to. When we were children, we would spend long hours together playing with Lego and fantasizing about superheroes. However, this peaceful period came to a halt when my brother was diagnosed with cancer. I still […]
Yanjun Duan
TYLENOL® Fund to Advance Diversity in Nursing and Health Equity Research From the moment I stepped into a hospital as a child, I was fascinated by the bustling environment and the compassionate professionals who worked tirelessly to help others. My journey to becoming a nurse began with a deep desire to be part of that […]
Tristan Bourdages
TYLENOL® Fund to Advance Diversity in Nursing and Health Equity Research My name is Tristan, I am a 2nd year nursing student at Dalhousie University in Halifax Nova Scotia. In my free time, I like to play hockey, be with my friends and travel. I am also on the Canadian Floorball team, which has allowed […]
Tracy Stoessiger
TYLENOL® Fund to Advance Diversity in Nursing and Health Equity Research I am white settler and Indigenous with Ukrainian, Slovak, Prussian (Baltic), and Nuxalk ancestry, living in lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ territories. My desire to become a nurse began in 2021, when I had a vision of being on my death bed; I heard myself say […]
Samantha Wiesenfeld
TYLENOL® Fund to Advance Diversity in Nursing and Health Equity Research My name is Samantha Wiesenfeld, and I am honored to receive the 2024 Tylenol® Fund to Advance Diversity in Nursing and Health Equity Research Scholarship. Though I have only been a nurse for two years, I proudly work in a level 1 trauma center […]
Pari Kyars
TYLENOL® Fund to Advance Diversity in Nursing and Health Equity Research Hello! My name is Pari and I am a first-year student in the Nursing After Degree Program at the University of Alberta. I was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta and have grown to appreciate where I come from. My previous degree was also […]
