Saint Elizabeth Home and Community Care Scholarship

My decision to pursue a career in nursing was inspired by the endless personal and professional advancements the profession offers. Becoming a Registered Nurse allowed me to blend my passion for travel and education with my desire to help others. My nursing background started in Nova Scotia where I worked bedside in various nursing departments including spinal cord and neurology rehabilitation, orthopedics, and cardiology. Being a nurse is a rewarding career choice that has allowed me to experience several leadership roles including volunteering as a camp nurse and becoming a clinical instructor for nursing students. I am happy to have chosen a profession that offers the flexibility to work and travel across Canada while learning about different cultures and meeting many like-minded people along the way.  

After four years of bedside nursing, I decided to pursue a master’s degree in nursing, which includes a research thesis co-currently with my Nurse Practitioner degree. My research focuses on how new graduate nurses in Ontario spoke about nursing in a socio-political context during their transition into nursing practice. I am so thankful to the Canadian Nurses Foundation and the Saint Elizabeth Home and Community Care Award for granting me this award and supporting my ongoing studies.