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Nursing Instructor Cites Wisdom and Purpose in Every Lesson

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 12:37

Professor Sharon Thorpe instructing a class

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

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.

Prof. Thorpe (BA 1981, BScN 1989, MScN 1999) leads nearly every nursing class with a quote recited from an article held in her hand. It gets a rise from her students — some only slightly older than her grandkids — and usually in the form of a chuckle at the sight of an actual newspaper. The tactic works.

Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 23:04

BScN student takes blood pressure on another student in a clinical practice setting

The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing has accredited UWindsor programs for the maximum term.

The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) — the national accrediting body for nursing education in Canada — has awarded the UWindsor Faculty of Nursing the maximum seven-year accreditation for the new collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), honours, and registered practical nurse pathway to BScN programs that were rolled out in 2019.

The maximum seven-year accreditation is the highest possible term, given to programs that exceed expectations, recognizing exemplary faculty, a robust curriculum, outstanding student support, and a commitment to innovation and improvement.

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - 14:19

Alicia Trepanier stands next to a mannikin located in on of the general labs

Nursing 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.

"You made it through," said rookie nurse Alicia Trepanier, her voice slightly muffled by her mask, as she wheeled a newly discharged patient out of a Michigan hospital.

That moment in early 2020 captured a teary-eyed, physically exhausted patient extending gratitude towards Trepanier for recognizing his irregular heartbeat and ultimately, helping to save his life.

Friday, February 28, 2025 - 09:55

Gabriela Digesu reads Faculty of Nursing's new strategic plan

Gabriela Digesu, a third-year BScN student, reviews the Faculty of Nursing’s new strategic plan, eager to see it in action as she prepares to wrap up the Winter term.

The Faculty of Nursing has launched its strategic plan, Advancing Nursing and Health Care: Education, Research, and Partnership, aligning with the University’s Aspire plan.

Introduced at the beginning of January, the plan was developed through an inclusive process incorporating more than 6,100 data points, ideas, and suggestions from students, staff, faculty, and community partners. It builds on recent achievements while charting a sustainable path forward.

Monday, February 24, 2025 - 11:58

Students working out on exercise bikes

Don’t miss out on exciting events that will benefit Teach Tanzania, a multidisciplinary international service-learning (ISL) program.

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:

Friday, January 31, 2025 - 13:54

UWindsor nursing alumna and distinguished health-care leader Donna Wellington shares industry insight and aims to inspire nurses to explore diverse career paths and drive meaningful change.

“Be authentic,” says Donna Wellington emphatically. “Use your voice positively to be heard, foster connections, and seek to understand.”

Wellington (BScN 1994, MBA 2004) is a Black health-care leader with over 27 years of executive experience at Henry Ford Health in Detroit. Currently, she is senior vice-president - chief ambulatory officer, and vice-president system primary health.

Friday, December 6, 2024 - 09:34

Dr. Holly Graham at the podium during her presentation

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.

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.”

Friday, October 25, 2024 - 10:53

The Faculty of Nursing will host the Great Lakes Biennial Nursing Conference on Saturday, Nov. 23.

Keynote speaker Holly Graham will discuss the role of racism, its negative impact on health outcomes of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Peoples, and how it creates barriers to equitable health care in an address at the Great Lakes Biennial Nursing Conference, Nov. 23 at the University of Windsor.

Hosted by Faculty of Nursing, the regional conference focuses on areas surrounding key health care issues, trends, and advancements in the nursing profession.

Dr. Graham is an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Saskatchewan and a member of the Thunderchild First Nation.

Friday, October 18, 2024 - 10:25

Sylwia Borawski attending to simulated patient

Sylwia Borawski works with a medical mannequin in the simulation lab of the Health Education Centre.

Sylwia Borawski knows what it feels like to be a patient.

At age 13, she received a life-altering diagnosis — Type 1 diabetes.

Among the chaos of the bustling emergency room where she would spend days clouded with confusion as she learned the details of her new diagnosis, one moment of compassionate care stands out to Borawski, helping to shape her own future as a caregiver.

“On the night of my diagnosis, an ER nurse took the time to sit with me and my family. Despite the commotion of the busy emergency room, she patiently walked us through everything,” Borawski recalled.

“I remember she used a surgical marker to draw diagrams on the bed sheet, illustrating how my sugar levels would fluctuate and why insulin was necessary.

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 14:00

We have been offering a lecture series titled “Intentional Conversations : Learning Our Talk” over the past several semesters. Inspired by the book “I’m Finding My Talk” by Rebecca Thomas, we are building a deeper understanding of our shifting roles as nursing faculty who engage daily with each other, students and our communities. We aspire to integrate the conversations in meaningful ways that truly elevate our work with all of our students and with our engagement within our communities of practice.

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