Hello Students,
If you were unable to register for one of the NSA-organized CPR certification classes don’t panic! There are last-minute classes available on campus before your June 1st deadline!
Caitlyn Farr with the College of Nursing is also a certified BLS Instructor with the Heart and Stroke Foundation. She has arranged the following classes which are available for registration:
May 24:
* 0900 – 1200
* 1300 – 1600
May 30:
* 0900 – 1200
* 1300 – 1600
All classes will take place in Room 218 Helen Glass. Course fees are $45 per person. Please submit the completed attached fillable PDF registration form and e-transfer to 204emergencytraining(a)gmail.com<mailto:204emergencytraining@gmail.com> *Your spot in a course cannot be confirmed without this!*
Please note, spots in classes will be prioritized specifically for College of Nursing Undergraduate students.
Please direct any questions to the email above 204emergencytraining(a)gmail.com<mailto:204emergencytraining@gmail.com> and DO NOT reply to this email.
Cheers!
Judah Chepil (he/him)
Senior Stick | Nursing Students' Association
College of Nursing | Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Manitoba
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Please join us this Tuesday for another exciting Nursing Grand Rounds presentation!!
Date: May 14th, 2024, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, ZOOM presentation.
Presenters: Dr. Heather Watson, MD, FRCSC (PDWH); Kira Friesen, RN, BA, BN, MScN, CNS, Women's Health Program, HSC; & Dr. Fabiana Postolow, MD, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, RFHS & Attending Neonatologist, HSC/SBH
Title: Eat Sleep Console: The Manitoba journey
ZOOM LINK:
https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/69007212416?pwd=ald2aDJRSVU1QjZqc2duUElCaTNkZz09
Upcoming Presentations
Tuesday June 11th, 2024 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Stephanie Lelond, RN, MN, CHPCN(C), CNS, CancerCare Manitoba, Instructor II, College of Nursing, UM; Director-at-Large: Advocacy and Policy, Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology: Finding new models of care to support patient centered care and improved health system management in health disparities.
Tuesday September 10th, 2024 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Andrea Raynak, RN, MPH(N), PhD(C), Director, Nursing Practice, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre; Lecturer, Lakehead University: Nurses' attitudes towards patients who use substances in the hospital setting.
Tuesday October 8th, 2024 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Dr. Preetha Krishnan, NP, PhD, WRHA Long Term Care: Orchestrating Comfort: Getting Everyone on the Same Page: Long Term Care Nurses' Experiences with Advance Care Planning.
Tuesday November 12th, 2024 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Simone Stenekes, RN, MN, CHPCN(C), CNS, Pediatric Palliative Care, WRHA Palliative Care Program: The Impact of COVID-19 Visitor Restrictions on the Multidisciplinary Health Care Team of a Palliative Care Unit: A Qualitative Study.
ARCHIVE LINK TO ALL RECORDED PRESENTATIONS: https://umanitoba.yuja.com/V/PlayList?node=4121225&a=1926463596&autoplay=1
The Clinical Chair Program, supported by the Health Sciences Centre, University of Manitoba College of Nursing, and the Health Sciences Centre Foundation, aims to foster clinically relevant research partnerships, networks and synergies fueling nursing research and clinical innovation, enhancing knowledge translation, and supporting improved patient outcomes. The goal of this free monthly virtual speaker series is the creation of a space for clinicians, researchers, scholars, and students to share knowledge, expertise, insights, and questions to spark ideas and connection to strengthen nursing research and practice, building a strong nursing community across Manitoba, and coast to coast to coast!
Please email me if you would like to present in the 2025-2026 Series as I am booking up quickly.
Regards, Diana
Dr. Diana E. McMillan, RN, PhD
Professor, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba; Clinical Chair, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg; & Research Affiliate, Manitoba Centre for Nursing and Health Research
** Please email as I am often working remotely or offsite.
McMillan, D.E., Brown, D.B., Rieger, K.L., Duncan, G., Plouffe, J., Amadi, C.C., & Jafri, S. (2023). Patient and family perceptions of a discharge bedside board. Patient Education and Counseling - Innovation, 3, e100214. Elsevier, Online. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pecinn.2023.100214
Hello Students!
We hope the first week was a nice introduction back into the semester. NSA has a few announcements for this week so please see below!
Nurses Week Celebration Continues!
NSA will be hosting a pizza lunch in the atrium May 13th from 12pm-2pm (or while supplies lasts)!
NSA is continuing Nurses Week giveaways into this week! Lots on NSA merch and textbooks have already been given away. Keep an eye on the NSA Instagram page at umanitobansa<https://www.instagram.com/umanitobansa/> for more daily giveaways all week long!
NSA Marketplace
Are you a nursing or midwifery student looking for a certain textbook or trying to save money through buying a used skills kit? Search no further! NSA has created a telegram group chat called NSA Marketplace, a chat for college of nursing students to both buy and sell nursing/midwivery related supplies! Use the link here<https://t.me/+eAJiQvS6EUEzMjk5> to join the group chat. A detailed list of rules can be found within the chat, we hope to see you there!
Cheers!
The NSA Team
College of Nursing | Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Manitoba
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Dear NSA
I purchased a locker on May 7 2024.
I put a lock on and put a cup and a sweater inside
Now I see that you guys have removed my lock and my items from the locker.
This SAME exact thing happened to me in fall semester 2023.
I will need my lock replaced, my items replaced and a refund for the locker.
The items were a
-Yeti coffee cup
-a Cherokee navy blue sweater and
-a lock from UM Bookstore.
-Jessica
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Hello Students!
We hope you had an amazing break and got to recharge your battery! NSA has lots of events, announcements, and programs going on this month so please read below!
NSA Nurses Appreciation Week
NSA is celebrating the hard work you all put in to become the next generation of nurses! To celebrate NSA will be doing giveaways, handing out goodie bags on May 7th 12:00pm-1:00pm, and a pizza lunch on May 13th in the atrium from 11:30am-1:00pm. Keep an eye out on the NSA Instagram @umanitobansa for more information.
Closure of Student Lounges
The main floor lounge across for reception (Helen Glass 202) will be closed May 15-17 for graduation photos. Pleasure ensure all belongings are removed from there for the time being.
Summer Term Locker Sale
The locker sale will be on May 7th at 12:00pm, click the link here<https://umanitobansa.weebly.com/store/p189/Summer_2024_Locker_Sale.html> to register. Note that there is limited spots available. Students are not permitted to use lockers unless they have been purchased through NSA. All locks that have not been removed will be cut by NSA on May 6th and contents discarded according the locker agreement. Any questions can be directed to Gift at abioyegc(a)myumanitoba.ca.
BLS Renewal Deadline is Approaching!
The deadline to submit BLS renewal certificates is approaching fast, the College of Nursing asks that all students submit their BLS certificates no later than June 1. NSA is proud to offer discounted renewal courses, all throughout May for only 55$! Spots are filling up quick so be sure to book yours soon, click this link<https://umanitobansa.weebly.com/store/p191/CPR_BLS_Renewal_Class_%28May_202…> <https://umanitobansa.weebly.com/store/p191/CPR_BLS_Renewal_Class_%28May_202…> to be taken to registration. Please direct any questions to nsa.cpr.info(a)gmail.com
Mentorship Program
The Mentorship Program was established based on the NSA’s burning desire to help students succeed, not only in their academic pursuits but in all aspects of life. The NSA hopes that this program will impact all nursing students in a positive way by helping to build a friendly and sociable environment of skilled and reputable nursing students. If you are interested in being a mentee or mentor please refer to the original email sent out titled NSA Mentorship Program. The deadline to apply is May 17 at 23:59.
New Student Workshop
Calling all year 2 term 1 students. The NSA mentorship team is hosting a new student workshop to help students ease into nursing! On May 6th students can ask questions, get study tips, and enjoy free pizza. Please see the NSA Instagram post to RSVP to the event. Questions can be directed to our mentorship team Mariam at yusufm2(a)myumanitoba.ca and Feyisayo at oluyemif(a)myumanitoba.ca
NSA Merchandise
The NSA team is working with our merchandise coordinator and plan to have a sale later in the term. Keep an eye out for more information in the future.
Cheers to starting off a new semester!
The NSA Council Team
College of Nursing | Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Manitoba
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Hello Midwifery and Nursing Learners!
Please visit: https://umanitoba.ca/nursing/student-experience/resources-undergraduate-stu… for a listing of scholarships available, as the form to submit your application is now open.
NSA Scholarships are available to all midwifery and nursing students - including those studying on the campuses of UCN in Thompson and The Pas. You must submit the Form to be considered.
The following 4 scholarships require a written statement upload:
* Florence Pauls Prize in Nursing
* Jean Margaret Mitchell Memorial Award
* Julia Alice Saddington Memorial Scholarship
* Thomas & Helen Smerchanski Nursing Scholarship
All other scholarships (aside from NSA scholarships and the 4 listed above) do not require an application. All students will be assessed for eligibility and be considered.
Your degree GPA (DGPA) for nursing can be seen in AURORA<https://aurora.umanitoba.ca/> at the top of your transcript under Degrees. A DGPA is different than your Cumulative GPA. You can also see your DGPA if you login to UM Achieve<https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/um-achieve-students>.
Only those students selected as recipients will be notified later in the summer (likely August).
The deadline to apply for scholarships in the College of Nursing is Friday May 31, 2024 @ 2359h.
Marie Jivan, B.Comm (Hons)
Student Advisor, Bachelor of Nursing
College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Manitoba
Office 263 Helen Glass, 89 Curry Place
Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2
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Phone: 204.474.9955
marie.jivan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:marie.jivan@umanitoba.ca>
umanitoba.ca/nursing
Please share widely with colleagues and students.
[Date: May 14th, 2024, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, ZOOM presentation. Presenters: Dr. Heather Watson, MD, FRCSC (PDWH); Kira Friesen, RN, BA, BN, MScN, CNS, Women's Health Program, HSC; & Dr. Fabiana Postolow, MD, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, RFHS & Attending Neonatologist, HSC/SBH Title: Eat Sleep Console: The Manitoba journey Abstract: The public health opioid crisis has led to an increased number of perinatal overdose and death since surveillance began in 2016. Opioid exposure in pregnancy has tripled in that time, with devastating effects on both maternal mortality and newborn morbidity. Fetal exposure of these substances during pregnancy may cause symptoms of withdrawal postnatally when substance sources are interrupted after birth. Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) and NOWS: Neonatal Opioid withdrawal syndrome is a serious multisystemic disease and can present as poor feeding, poor sleep and excessive cry and irritability, including seizures. Traditional management of neonatal opioid withdrawal after delivery has been primarily medicalized, often resulting in protracted NICU admissions isolating infants from parental care. Research has highlighted a need for practice change when caring for newborns exposed to substances. The Eat Sleep Console model of care is a framework that provides a new way of understanding the parent-newborn experience of antenatal opioid exposure as a unit even after delivery. It centres the parent as not only the newborn's primary source of comfort but also empowers parental agency to assess and oversee infant needs as an essential member of the care team. ESC encourages a nonjudgemental and attachment-based approach to reframe management of Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome as a parent-provider collaboration, prioritizing non-pharmacologic strategies to optimize infant achievement of their normal milestones related to eating, sleeping, consoling and weight gain. It has been validated to reduce medication use, duration of hospitalization and separations between parent and child. Shared Health Manitoba has endorsed the implementation of Eat Sleep Console across the province. In order to ensure consistency of care and consistency of practice at all of our 13 obstetrical sites provincial documents have been drafted. These documents are now being trialed at the Health Sciences Centre Women's Hospital in Winnipeg. We will present our real-world experience implementing ESC in this presentation.]Extending a warm welcome to you, your colleagues and students to join us at the Catalysts for Care 2024 Nursing Grand Rounds Speaker Series!
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ZOOM LINK:
https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/69007212416?pwd=ald2aDJRSVU1QjZqc2duUElCaTNkZz09
Upcoming Presentations
Tuesday June 11th, 2024 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Stephanie Lelond, RN, MN, CHPCN(C), CNS, CancerCare Manitoba, Instructor II, College of Nursing, UM; Director-at-Large: Advocacy and Policy, Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology: Finding new models of care to support patient centered care and improved health system management in health disparities.
Tuesday September 10th, 2024 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Andrea Raynak, RN, MPH(N), PhD(C), Director, Nursing Practice, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre; Lecturer, Lakehead University: Nurses' attitudes towards patients who use substances in the hospital setting.
Tuesday October 8th, 2024 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Dr. Preetha Krishnan, NP, PhD, WRHA Long Term Care: Orchestrating Comfort: Getting Everyone on the Same Page: Long Term Care Nurses' Experiences with Advance Care Planning.
Tuesday November 12th, 2024 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Simone Stenekes, RN, MN, CHPCN(C), CNS, Pediatric Palliative Care, WRHA Palliative Care Program: The Impact of COVID-19 Visitor Restrictions on the Multidisciplinary Health Care Team of a Palliative Care Unit: A Qualitative Study.
ARCHIVE LINK TO ALL RECORDED PRESENTATIONS: https://umanitoba.yuja.com/V/PlayList?node=4121225&a=1926463596&autoplay=1
The Clinical Chair Program, supported by the Health Sciences Centre, University of Manitoba College of Nursing, and the Health Sciences Centre Foundation, aims to foster clinically relevant research partnerships, networks and synergies fueling nursing research and clinical innovation, enhancing knowledge translation, and supporting improved patient outcomes. The goal of this free monthly virtual speaker series is the creation of a space for clinicians, researchers, scholars, and students to share knowledge, expertise, insights, and questions to spark ideas and connection to strengthen nursing research and practice, building a strong nursing community across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwestern Ontario, and beyond!
Dr. Diana E. McMillan, RN, PhD, Associate Professor, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba, & Clinical Chair, Health Sciences Centre.
We are booking presenters for the 2025 series. Please contact Diana at diana.mcmillan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:diana.mcmillan@umanitoba.ca> if you are interested in sharing your research or innovation.
Dr. Diana E. McMillan, RN, PhD
Professor, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba; Clinical Chair, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg; & Research Affiliate, Manitoba Centre for Nursing and Health Research
** Please email as I am often working remotely or offsite.
McMillan, D.E., Brown, D.B., Rieger, K.L., Duncan, G., Plouffe, J., Amadi, C.C., & Jafri, S. (2023). Patient and family perceptions of a discharge bedside board. Patient Education and Counseling - Innovation, 3, e100214. Elsevier, Online. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pecinn.2023.100214
Hello Midwifery and Nursing learners!
This email contains information regarding the Spring/ Summer Term General Bursary program<https://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards/bursaries> offered through the Financial Aid and Awards office.
The application will be available in early May in the AURORA Student Portal. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2024.
Eligibility requirements:
* Students must be registered in a minimum of 6 credit hours between May 1 and August 31
* Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons must be receiving government student aid (aka student loans)<https://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards/government-student-loans> for Spring/Summer 2024
* International students are eligible to apply for Spring/Summer bursary program if they have resided in Canada for at least 12 months prior to May 1 of the current year.
Questions regarding the bursary application and/or eligibility should be directed to the Financial Aid & Awards office 422 University Centre<https://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards>.
Best wishes,
Marie
Marie Jivan, B.Comm (Hons)
Student Advisor, Bachelor of Nursing
College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Manitoba
Office 263 Helen Glass, 89 Curry Place
Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2
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Phone: 204.474.9955
marie.jivan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:marie.jivan@umanitoba.ca>
umanitoba.ca/nursing
Hello Students,
I hope you are having a wonderful break! There is currently a restriction to the basement 130 lounge access where the NSA lockers are located. To remove your lock and empty your locker you must visit the front desk reception between 8:30am-4:30pm (Monday to Friday) and request access to the lounge. NSA acknowledges that this may pose a challenge for some of you. To address this we have extended the deadline to May 1st 4:30pm.
Please ensure your lockers are empty by the 1st of May, any remaining locks will be cut and the contents discarded. DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL, any questions can be direct to Gift at abioyegc(a)myumanitoba.ca
Have an amazing break!
Judah Chepil (he/him)
Senior Stick | Nursing Students' Association
College of Nursing | Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Manitoba
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Please see the message below regarding the NSA mentorship program!
Hello fellow students,
We hope exams are going well, or enjoying your break if you are already on one.
My name is Feyisayo Oluyemi, I am the current Skill Mentorship Coordinator of the NSA. Along with Mariam Yusuf (Mentorship Program Chair), we will be running the Mentorship Program for the 2024- 2025 school year.
Lots of positive feedback from previous terms regarding the mentorship program has been received, and we’re hoping to get more students involved this term.
In this email, you will find information about the following:
* What is the Mentorship Program all about?
* Why become a mentee? – you can be in any semester of the program!
* Why become a mentor?
* Past mentors– how to sign up again.
* How do I become a mentee/mentor?
* Upcoming program and events
What is the Mentorship Program all about?
The Mentorship Program was established based on the NSA’s burning desire to help students succeed, not only in their academic pursuits but in all aspects of life. The NSA hopes that this program will impact all nursing students in a positive way by helping to build a friendly and sociable environment of skilled and reputable nursing students.
Why should you become a Mentee?
* This program is geared towards seeing YOU succeed in the College. In joining this program, you would be paired with a nursing student who is further along in the program, providing you with the opportunity to have a willing, experienced, and dedicated peer mentor that can help you as needed. It is a great opportunity to learn from another student’s experience! And you don’t have to be a new student to be a mentee—you can be in any semester of the program! We will match you with a suitable mentor who is ahead of you in the program.
* The time commitment is whatever you want it to be, so you have nothing to lose by signing up! We recommend seeing your mentee for at least 3 hours per month, but it can be more or less than this depending on your desires and your mentor’s availability.
* Some benefits of having a mentor include:
Gaining knowledge and advice for a hassle-free school experience.
o Gaining encouragement and support while studying.
o Increasing your self-confidence
o Provides an opportunity to build relationships and connect with other students.
o Benefiting from others’ ideas and advice so that you may achieve excellent personal and professional growth.
Why become a Mentor?
* A mentor is a guide, expert, and role model who helps develop a new or less-experienced mentee. We want our mentors to be inspirational guides who will help show less experienced students how to become successful in their academic careers and how to achieve their goals. If you are in your 2nd year 2nd term, 3rd year, or 4th year of Nursing, you qualify to be a mentor to another student in the program!
* Some benefits of being a mentor include:
o Experiential Learning record from the College of Nursing and the University of Manitoba student body, as well as an entry on your CV.
o Being a positive influence in the life of a fellow student. You will be a key part of their success in the College of Nursing.
o Developing your communication and leadership skills.
o Benefitting from a sense of fulfillment and increased self-esteem.
o Providing an opportunity to build relationships and connect with other students.
o Hearing fresh perspectives and learning from future members of the nursing profession.
I’ve already mentored in the past and want to sign up again. What do I do?
Thank you so much! We really appreciate that you’d like to continue again as a mentor, and we very much value your past contributions to the program.
We ask that you complete the Mentor Application – 2024 Summer Term, as forms are not carried on from year to year, have changed slightly, and your skillset may have changed since last year. You’re most likely confident in more areas than you were before, so we want to make sure we have the most accurate reflection of your strengths as a mentor. There is a section on the form to let us know that you’ve mentored with us in the past.
Great! How do I Sign up to be a Mentee OR Mentor?
Simply complete the following steps before Friday, May 17th, 2024 at 23:59. You can start the process at any time! Right now even!
Open the link provided below:
* To apply to be a mentee, fill out the form by clicking on this link here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6BO4oCRTy79JoHIA3DYptSOTAw-l7vqp…
* To apply to be a mentor, fill out the form by clicking on this link here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5uOpNxBBkWSY_SqcQTOCT0hu5I_-AlyS…
Please fill out this form, even if you’ve mentored with us in the past.
After the deadline to apply is Friday, May 17th, 2024 at 23:59, we will begin assigning mentor/mentee pairs and will send out emails containing matches.
* You can expect follow up emails from us with instructions on how to proceed throughout the semester.
Upcoming Programs and Events
* Skills Peer Mentorship Program
* This program aims to better prepare students for skills development and lessen feelings of anxiety in students in the skills' lab.
For more information or questions, feel free to email Mariam(Yusufm2(a)myumanitoba.ca) or myself, Feyisayo (oluyemif(a)myumanitoba.ca) at any time.
Regards,
Feyisayo Oluyemi and Mariam Yusuf
Nursing Students' Association Mentorship Committee
Yusufm2(a)myumanitoba.ca, oluyemif(a)myumanitoba.ca
College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Manitoba