May 2024 - Nursing-midwifery - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

American Sign Language Classe Clarification
by Sofreen Sandhu 05 Nov '24

05 Nov '24

Dear nursing and midwifery students, I hope you all are doing well. I wanted to clarify that both midwifery and nursing students are welcome to attend the American Sign Language classes. If you're interested, please take a moment to sign up using the google form below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUmB9wlGK__2x7r-cOK2wS7XvE624PBHD… Additionally, I've set up a telegram group chat where we can all communicate and coordinate. Here's the link to join: https://t.me/+PHwAiTgZZtVkMTdl Once we have an idea of how many people are interested, I'll be able to finalize the details with the organization and provide you with the dates and times for the classes. Looking forward to learning ASL together! For any questions or further information, feel free to email me at sandh23(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:sandh23@myumanitoba.ca> **Please do not reply to this email** Regards, Sofreen Sandhu (she/her) Treasurer | Nursing Students' Association College of Nursing | Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Traditional Territories Acknowledgement: The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

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College of Nursing scholarships
by Marie Jivan 22 May '24

22 May '24

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 [Text Description automatically generated] Phone: 204.474.9955 marie.jivan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:marie.jivan@umanitoba.ca> umanitoba.ca/nursing

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Additional Heart and Stroke BLS Renewal Classess
by Nursing Students' Association 16 May '24

16 May '24

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 [signatureImage] Traditional Territories Acknowledgement: The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

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Nursing Grand Rounds Tuesday May 14th Zoom 12:00 to 1 pm - All Welcome!
by Diana McMillan 13 May '24

13 May '24

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

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NSA Announcements
by Nursing Students' Association 13 May '24

13 May '24

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 [signatureImage] Traditional Territories Acknowledgement: The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

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NSA Locker Emptying
by Jessica Mattner 10 May '24

10 May '24

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 [image0.png]

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Welcome Back From NSA!
by Nursing Students' Association 06 May '24

06 May '24

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 [signatureImage] Traditional Territories Acknowledgement: The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. [cid:88e2df4e-96e8-4036-945f-ac26e2c3516d]

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