Jody Ralph

Kathryn PfaffAs associate dean of nursing for graduate programs and Research, Kathryn Pfaff aims to promote compassionate and interprofessional healthcare models while emphasizing collaboration in her approach to leadership.

New associate dean of nursing prioritizing collaborative care

Kathryn Pfaff took up an appointment July 1 as associate dean, graduate programs and research, in the Faculty of Nursing.
exhausted nurseReports of nurses leaving the profession during the pandemic due to burnout and overall distress was the impetus for a UWindsor-led research project that will develop a course to psychologically prepare nursing students for work in hospitals during health-care crises. Photo by Cedric Fauntleroy/Pexels.

Project to train nurses to cope with health-care crises

A new research project aims to ensure nursing graduates are psychologically prepared to work in hospitals during health-care crises.
medical equipment over background of banknotesWE-Spark Health Institute announced $287,000 in grants to 14 innovative research projects in Windsor-Essex.

Health research projects earn local funding

WE-Spark Health Institute announced $287,000 in grants to 14 innovative research projects in Windsor-Essex.

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Clinical health research subject of summer institute

The Faculty of Nursing, in partnership with Continuing Education, is hosting an institute discussing clinical health research, June 17 to 21. Each day addresses a different theme with experts sharing current information on relevant topics for clinical practice.

“This is a unique event.” explains nursing professor Jody Ralph. “We’ve gathered a diverse group of speakers who will be sharing recent findings and current trends on a range of issues.”