Nursing Daily News

By John-Paul Bonadonna

The University of Windsor will become the first university in Ontario to offer undergraduate nursing students education in medication prescribing — a move that aligns with the province’s expanded scope of practice for Registered Nurses (RNs) and aims to strengthen healthcare delivery across the province.

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.

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. 

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.

Nursing hoodies are on sale Tuesday in the Campus Bookstore.

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