Meet Madison Broadbent. Madison is pursuing her PhD in Nursing, thanks to her passion for academia that started while she was a nursing undergraduate student at University of Windsor.
Broadbent (BScN 2019) credits many mentors who provided her and her peers the inspiration that positively impacted their academic journeys. Madison is excited to complete her PhD to become an educator, inspire the next generation of nursing students, and influence clinical practice.
Edward Cruz began a five-year appointment as associate dean for undergraduate programs in the Faculty of Nursing effective July 1.
Dr. Cruz has been a faculty member at the University of Windsor since 2018 and was granted tenure and promotion to associate professor in July 2023.
Cruz is internationally-educated, having received his education in Canada, the Philippines, and Japan. In Canada, he has worked in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), and Southwestern Ontario; he brings nearly 20 years of experience in the field of nursing.
Prior to joining University of Windsor, Cruz held teaching, curriculum development, and leadership positions at Centennial College in Toronto, including:
Nursing grad Karen Riddell is acting president and CEO of Windsor Regional Hospital.
Karen Riddell (BScN 1989) always knew she wanted to help people. With 35 years of health-care experience spanning regions and roles, from frontline nursing to senior leadership, she has been able to do just that.
Riddell, who is now serving as the acting president and CEO and chief nursing executive at Windsor Regional Hospital, said she considered several careers, including dental hygiene, marine biology, and veterinary medicine, before choosing to follow in the footsteps of her grandmother and pursue nursing.
“One of the things that I liked about nursing was you could have a lot of career opportunities, and it didn’t lock you into one geographic area or one particular job,” she said. “There were a lot of different things that you could do throughout your career.”
Nursing graduate Melissa Mastroianni stands outside Windsor Regional Hospital - Met Campus, where she has started a permanent position on the oncology ward, on June 14. Photo by Dax Melmer.
For recent UWindsor nursing graduate Melissa Mastroianni (BScN 2024), enticing job opportunities know no boundaries — literally.
Mastroianni could have chosen to live in Windsor and work in Detroit, but opted to stay at the oncology unit at Windsor Regional Hospital before she graduated in May.
An “externship” that offers nursing students $20.60 an hour while providing hands-on experience introduced her to the department.
A unique pilot program in Canada is pairing ER nurses with police officers to address the pressure on healthcare systems and improve response to mental health crises. This collaboration allows nurses to accompany police on mental health-related calls, providing immediate medical and psychological support on the scene.
UWindsor alumna Bukola Salami highlighted the role of race and racism in the educational experience as part of Faculty of Nursing’s “Dean’s Intentional Conversations” speaker series.
Newly appointed vice-president of Canadian Nurses Association and UWindsor nursing alumna Bukola Salami (BScN 2004) delivered a presentation on leadership and mentorship for Black and racialized students and youth as part of the Faculty of Nursing’s “Dean’s Intentional Conversations” speaker series on June 12.
According to Dr. Salami, Black and racialized people face challenges such as racism, discrimination, microaggressions, and employment inequality. These factor into negative economic outcomes for Black and racialized youth that inhibit their participation in society.
Nursing Sessional Instructor Tracey Seguin with BScN students Reem Khanafer, Adel Al-Haj-Ali, and Raghid Al Khatib in clinical lab.
In celebration of National Nursing Week, the Faculty of Nursing thanks all nursing professionals for their unwavering dedication to provide care to our communities. It is shining a spotlight on Tracey Seguin, a UWindsor alumna and sessional instructor whose work ethic and dedication to her community is deeply rooted in family.
Seguin’s grandparents, Riki (Toramatsu) Endo and Sarah (Miyo) Moriyama Endo, emigrated from Japan and settled in LaSalle in 1946 with only determination to succeed as farmers.
Nursing sessional instructor Katherine Beaumont, second from left, and third-year students Bailey Packet, Robynne Hay, Josh Taylor, Rachel Weston, Kamsiyochukwu Otue, Olivia Mouawad, and Ghadi Treki prepare personal care product donations. Absent: Mackenzie Pawluk.
The famous author, activist, and lecturer Helen Keller once said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
For Faculty of Nursing sessional instructor Katherine Beaumont, her third-year students, and Grade 6 teachers at West Gate Public School, providing self-care teachings along with essential personal hygiene products for pre-teens in need reaffirms the idea that great things happen when you work together for a common good.
Nursing student Chesca Obodoechina helps Walkerville Collegiate Institute students identify coping strategies during a session on mental wellness.
Faculty of Nursing alumna and current sessional instructor Nicole Nantais (BScN 2016), along with her second-year BScN students, have embarked on a new pilot project surrounding clinical education.
VP Research and Innovation Shanthi Johnson, Dean of Nursing Debbie Sheppard-LeMoine, Ontario Minister of Long-Term Care Stan Cho, Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie, third-year students Alexa Finn, Isabel Cristofari, and Jana Duric, and Associate VP External Judy Bornais in nursing’s simulation lab.
The University of Windsor Faculty of Nursing welcomed Ontario’s minister of long-term care Stan Cho on March 13 for a tour that extended beyond the University to include visits to long-term care facilities in the Windsor and Sarnia regions.
