Nursing

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

Master of Nursing student Kasia Zurawski smilingMaster of Nursing student Kasia Zurawski has been awarded the Chapman Harm Reduction Scholarship, which recognizes a practicing nurse or nursing student with a demonstrated commitment to a career focussed on harm reduction in addictions and mental health.

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. 

Nursing instructor cites wisdom and purpose in every lesson

Professor Sharon Thorpe instructing a classWith her calm, student-centered approach, nursing instructor Sharon Thorpe fosters confidence, critical thinking, and lasting growth.

By Gam Macasaet

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.