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The University of Windsor is leading innovation in nursing education as the first university in Ontario to integrate Registered Nurse prescribing education into its undergraduate nursing curriculum. Supported by new provincial funding, the initiative willThe University of Windsor is leading innovation in nursing education as the first university in Ontario to integrate Registered Nurse prescribing education into its undergraduate nursing curriculum. Supported by new provincial funding, the initiative will prepare future nurses with expanded skills to enhance patient care and healthcare delivery across the province.

UWindsor nursing first in Ontario with advanced scope of practice curriculum

Jun 11th, 2025

By John-Paul Bonadonna

The University of Windsor will become the first university in Ontario to offer undergraduate nursing students education in medication prescribing — a move that aligns with the province’s expanded scope of practice for Registered Nurses (RNs) and aims to strengthen healthcare delivery across the province.

Edward Cruz, associate dean of undergraduate programs in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Windsor, has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Edward Cruz, associate dean of undergraduate programs in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Windsor, has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal.

Edward Cruz receives King Charles III Coronation Medal

May 14th, 2025

Edward Cruz, associate dean of undergraduate programs in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Windsor, has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal, a national honour recognizing Canadians who have made significant contributions to their communities, the country, or the world.

Dr. Cruz was nominated by the Canadian Nurses Association for his leadership in nursing education and his advocacy for internationally educated nurses.

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With her calm, student-centered approach, nursing instructor Sharon Thorpe fosters confidence, critical thinking, and lasting growth.With her calm, student-centered approach, nursing instructor Sharon Thorpe fosters confidence, critical thinking, and lasting growth.

Nursing instructor cites wisdom and purpose in every lesson

May 14th, 2025

In celebration of National Nursing Week, the Faculty of Nursing thanks all nursing professionals for their steadfast dedication to caring for our communities and proudly highlights Sharon Thorpe — a UWindsor alumna and sessional instructor — for her professionalism, mentorship, and collaborative spirit.

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Master of Nursing student Kasia Zurawski’s work in psychiatric and mental health nursing has earned her the first Chapman Harm Reduction Scholarship from the Registered Nursing Foundation of Ontario. Master of Nursing student Kasia Zurawski’s work in psychiatric and mental health nursing has earned her the first Chapman Harm Reduction Scholarship from the Registered Nursing Foundation of Ontario.

Master’s student honoured for work in mental health and addictions

May 14th, 2025

Master of Nursing student Kasia Zurawski’s work in psychiatric and mental health nursing has earned her the first Chapman Harm Reduction Scholarship from the Registered Nursing Foundation of Ontario. 

The scholarship, with a value of $1,000, is awarded to a practicing nurse or nursing student who has demonstrated commitment to a career focus on harm reduction in the field of addictions and mental health. 

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Alicia Trepanier in nursing simulation labNursing alumna Alicia Trepanier returned to the Faculty of Nursing to advance her career as a primary health care nurse practitioner, crediting the quality of education she received as an undergrad — excellence reflected in the program’s rising education rankings.

Faculty of Nursing earns recognition in education rankings

Mar 12th, 2025
Nursing alumna Alicia Trepanier returned to the Faculty of Nursing to advance her career as a primary health care nurse practitioner.
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People using exercise machines in a gym. Don’t miss out on exciting events that will benefit Teach Tanzania, a multidisciplinary international service-learning (ISL) program.

Activity-filled fundraisers to help fund Teach Tanzania trip

Feb 21st, 2025

Binge on a book, test your smarts, fight the bulge, or just indulge. Third-year nursing students have helped organize fundraisers that will surely get your heart rate up – or help bring it back down!

Fundraisers include:

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