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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.

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’s student honoured for work in mental health and addictions

May 14th, 2025

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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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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The 2024 Great Lakes Biennial Nursing Conference attracted over 100 attendees, showcased 40 health care presentations and posters, and featured Indigenous Research Chair and guest speaker, Dr. Holly Graham.

Conference provides anti-racism strategies for health care providers

Dec 6th, 2024

Over 100 guests attended the Great Lakes Biennial Nursing Conference, held on Nov. 23 at University of Windsor’s Vanier Hall.

Keynote speaker Holly Graham highlighted the impact of racism on the health outcomes of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Peoples, and provided a practical approach to addressing racism in the health care setting utilizing her “CPR RACISM toolkit.”

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Photo of University of Windsor hospital emergency room classroom setting.

Continuing Education offers introductory critical care course for nurses

Aug 29th, 2022

In high-stress, fast-paced environments like critical care units, nurses require advanced theoretical knowledge, clinical judgement, problem-solving, and communication skills to provide specialized care to patients. Through the Introduction to Critical Care course offered by University of Windsor Continuing Education, participants will increase their confidence to provide care to patients while staying up to date on trends and technology in critical care areas.

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