February 2026 - Nursing-midwifery - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Room 210 – Midwifery Shared Lounge Update
by Thara Wijewardana 27 Feb '26

27 Feb '26

Hi Midwifery Students, Staff, and Faculty, I am pleased to share that Helen Glass Room 210 will now serve as a shared space for Midwifery and Graduate students. Effective immediately, the room will be formally renamed the Graduate Student / Midwifery Student Lounge. This adjustment supports greater connection and collaboration across programs while ensuring Midwifery students have dedicated lounge space within the College. We ask that everyone using the space be mindful and respectful of one another and help maintain a welcoming and professional environment. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. Best regards, Lisa

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2026 March 10th Invitation to Nursing Grand Round - Genevieve Thompson
by Manitoba Centre for Nursing and Health Research 27 Feb '26

27 Feb '26

The following message and the attached document are being sent on behalf of Dr. Diana McMillan, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba. Extending a warm welcome to you and your colleagues to join us at the Catalysts for Care 2026 Nursing Grand Rounds Speaker Series! [Date: March 10th, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, ZOOM presentation. Central Time Zone-Standard Time Presenter: Dr. Genevieve Thompson, RN, PhD, CHPCN(c), Professor and Associate Dean, Graduate Program, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba, MB; Research Chair, Person Directed Living Title: Research for Change in Long-Term Care Settings.][cid:image002.jpg@01DCA7EF.88E25970] ZOOM LINK: https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/61384241888?pwd=5Fe1Vxjf3d4ZyxVVzHgtiUOoCGADYP.1 Abstract: Conducting research in residential long-term care settings, also known as nursing homes or personal care homes, can pose significant opportunities and challenges. Drawing on over 18 years of experience in conducting research in this unique setting, this presentation will explore what some of the barriers and facilitators to conducting research in nursing homes have been. Specifically, I will draw on the Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care (SPA-LTC) national study as well my current work with Riverview Health Centre in developing an institutional evaluation of their new model of care: person directed living. Through exemplars, I will highlight key learnings, relevant findings, and recommendations for future research in this care setting. UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS Tuesday April 14th, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Central Time Zone ***Daylight saving time Josie D. Bolianatz, RN, MN. Lead, Clinical. Ontario Health Becoming a Nurse: Pedagogical Care and Professional Formation in Nursing Education. https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/67075400127?pwd=KmEp7gAlT280fpW2qARqiaXaG5qCJK.1 Tuesday May 12th, 2026 | 9:00 - 10:00 am, Central Time Zone (Nursing Week) Dr. Greta G. Cummings, RN, PhD, FCAHS, FAAN, FCAN, Professor & Principal, CLEAR Outcomes (Connecting Leadership, Education & Research) Outcomes Program, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta. From Insight to Impact: Advancing Nursing's Future Through Research. https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/65917807310?pwd=JUzYIQvm7tGgZu5IEbZqT9IXpQeqz9.1 Meeting ID: 659 1780 7310 Passcode: 446011 INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE - Your feedback is welcome! We are conducting a brief study of participants' perceptions of Nursing Grand Rounds, please click here for more information and to participate: https://clinicalnursingchair.ca/catalysts-for-care-nursing-grand-rounds/ 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 clinical nursing research and practice innovation community across Manitoba, and coast to coast to coast! Dr. Diana E. McMillan, RN, PhD, Professor, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba, & Clinical Chair, Health Sciences Centre. We will soon begin booking presenters for the 2027 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.

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Escape Room Invite: Please share with your students
by Thara Wijewardana 12 Feb '26

12 Feb '26

Hello Midwifery Students, We are trialing an escape room on Wednesday, Feb 25th, 5:30-6:30 PM on the Bannatyne Campus and hope to have 20 RFHS students join us. Students would be placed in interprofessional teams for the escape room. The escape room, we anticipate, will take about 30 minutes. The teams would then participate in a facilitated debrief immediately following the escape room. Pizza will be served. We aim to put the fun in learning and would really appreciate your input. Please see the attached poster for the QR code to register for the escape room. Registration closes Feb 20th, 2026. On behalf of the escape room interprofessional collaboration planning team, Laura MacDonald, RDH, PhD (she/her) School of Dental Hygiene Associate Professor Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry & School of Dental Hygiene<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/dentistry/index.html> 780 Bannatyne Ave., and College Lead, Office of Interprofessional Collaboration<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/education/ipc/about_ipc.html> Rady Faculty Health Sciences [cid:image001.png@01DC9C1E.51F8E410] University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 Laura.MacDonald(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Laura.MacDonald@umanitoba.ca> I acknowledge that 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. I respect the treaties made on these territories.I acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and present. With a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration, I move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities.In all my actions, I am grounded in salutogenesis and aim to contribute to health creation within places and settings where people live, learn, play, work, and love.

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REMINDER: 2026 February 10th Invitation to Nursing Grand Round - Karen Burgess
by Manitoba Centre for Nursing and Health Research 09 Feb '26

09 Feb '26

The following message and the attached document are being sent on behalf of Dr. Diana McMillan, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba. Extending a warm welcome to you and your colleagues to join us at the Catalysts for Care 2026 Nursing Grand Rounds Speaker Series! [Date: February 10th, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, ZOOM presentation. Central Time Zone-Standard Time Presenter: Karen Burgess, RPN, MPN, BScPN, BA, CNS, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, MB. Title: Frequency and impact of potentially traumatic events on hospital security personnel.][cid:image003.jpg@01DC99AF.CDBD1600] ZOOM LINK: https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/61088144803?pwd=O3OecCzEaaSxM5UiLhGtVAjW7rGuAT.1 Abstract: Hospital security personnel (HSP) operate at the intersection of public safety, healthcare, and emergency response in large tertiary care hospitals, yet little is known about their exposure to potentially traumatic events (PTE) or the resulting psychological impacts. This research is based on a comprehensive review of the literature addressing workplace trauma exposure, psychological outcomes across populations, coping styles, social supports, and the unique role of HSP in Manitoba, Canada. Guided by four research questions and six hypotheses, a quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted using standardized measures with 32 active HSP members at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Findings indicate that HSP experience high levels of trauma exposure with significant psychological consequences: nearly 60% reported symptoms consistent with depression, and 37% reported symptoms consistent with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Consistent with previous research, supportive workplace social environments were significantly and negatively correlated with trauma-related psychological injury. Examining PTE exposure among HSP highlights a unique occupational role that shares characteristics of both public safety and healthcare sectors. This research contributes to the limited literature on HSP and provides recommendations for future study. Clinical and administrative implications include improved education, enhanced understanding of effective coping strategies, recognition of the importance of social support, and greater cultural and organizational awareness of PTE impacts within hospital security workplaces. UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS Tuesday March 10th, 2026 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Central Time Zone. Dr. Genevieve Thompson, RN, PhD, Professor and Associate Dean, Graduate Program, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba, MB. Research for Change in Long-Term Care Settings. https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/61384241888?pwd=5Fe1Vxjf3d4ZyxVVzHgtiUOoCGADYP.1 Tuesday April 14th, 2026 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Central Time Zone. Josie D. Bolianatz, RN, MN. Lead, Clinical. Ontario Health Becoming a Nurse: Pedagogical Care and Professional Formation in Nursing Education. https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/67075400127?pwd=KmEp7gAlT280fpW2qARqiaXaG5qCJK.1 INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE - Your feedback is welcome! We are conducting a study of participants' perceptions of Nursing Grand Rounds, please click here for more information and to participate: https://clinicalnursingchair.ca/catalysts-for-care-nursing-grand-rounds/ 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 clinical nursing research and practice innovation community across Manitoba, and coast to coast to coast! Dr. Diana E. McMillan, RN, PhD, Professor, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba, & Clinical Chair, Health Sciences Centre. We will soon begin booking presenters for the 2027 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.

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Application open for Ndinawemaaganag
by Thara Wijewardana 06 Feb '26

06 Feb '26

Please do not reply to this email. If you have questions, please contact Lisa.Mendez(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Lisa.Mendez@umanitoba.ca> Attention Nursing Students! Applications are now open for "Ndinawemaaganag" a unique opportunity to participate in an interprofessional community engagement experience within a rural or remote Indigenous community in summer 2026. Ndinawemaaganag (All my relations) Summer 2026 - Fill out form<https://forms.office.com/r/ZkDAAS6ShJ> The program was named Ndinawemaaganag by Elder Margaret Lavallee and translates to "All My Relations." This meaning speaks to the connections the students make with the community, each other, and the land and guides the interprofessional and social accountability opportunities within this program for Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. The experiences are all directed by the community partners to provide opportunities for students to learn about their community, its people, and health and well-being. Some of the experiences are anchored in a Sundance ceremony, while others include opportunities to spend time in their nursing stations and health centres. All experiences include land based experiences. Some experiences involve camping with the community while in others, students will stay in cabins on the water (and in some you'll do both!). All communities have road access, however in some scenarios students may fly. All expenses (travel, food, accommodations, ceremonial contributions etc) are covered by the RBC Experiential Learning Travel Fund. Sundances:<https://news.umanitoba.ca/sundances-offer-students-crash-course-in-culture/> For the various sundances, we play important helper roles (picking/preparing medicines, cutting trees, building the lodge, helping the kitchen staff with communal meals, assisting with cleanup). In most cases we camp with the community, however there is an option to commute to the Blacksmith Sundance (near Spruce Woods) or stay in a hotel in The Pas for the Opaskwayak. Ideally students will be available from early Friday morning to help build with lodge and then Saturday and Sunday to support/observe/participate in other ceremonies within the sundance. * Blacksmith Sundance (Spruce Woods): June 11-14, 2026 * Opaskwayak Sundance (OCN/The Pas): July 2-5, 2026 * Shallow Bay Sundance (Grand Rapids): July 9-12, 2026 * York Landing Sundance (York Landing) August 6-9, 2026 * Sakitowin Sundance (Cross Lake/Pimicikamak): August 20-23, 2026 * Two Spirit Sundance (Near Portage): To be confirmed Longer community experiences: There are communities offering one or two-week opportunities: Norway House: Students will have a wholistic opportunity to learn about the community and health and well-being. Students will spend time in the newly built Health Centre of Excellence, in community programing, and in land-based experiences. Expect to spend time on and around the water and to be in ceremony. Students will be in community for the Indigenous Peoples day. Accommodations are a cabin on the water. Priority will be given to students who can attend for 2 weeks, however one week options may be available to accommodate clinical/academic schedules. Grand Rapids: Students will have a wholistic opportunity to learn about the community and health and well-being. Students will spend the first week at the nursing station and with the community health programs. The weekend will spent at the Shallow Bay sundance. Week two is scheduled based on opportunities available and student preference (may involve the nursing station, a land based camp, treaty days etc). Accommodations are a cabin on the water during the week and camping on the weekend. Priority will be given to students who can attend for 2 weeks, however one week options may be available. Tobacco camp (SERDC)<https://serdc.mb.ca/health/commercial-tobacco-reduction-strategy> in the Whiteshell: Students will be helpers at a camp for youth where the focus is to provide smoking cessation strategies, teachings re: traditional uses of tobacco/cultural practices, and harm reduction/health promotion strategies. Youth come from the communities in the South East Region to Brereton Lake in the Whiteshell; students will stay in cabins. Norway House Cree Nation: June 15-26, 2026 Grand Rapids: July 6-17, 2026 Tobacco Camp: August 10-14, 2026 (anticipated, not yet confirmed) Why is this being offered? The RFHS is committed to offering interprofessional education to enhance the provision of integrated care, and is dedicated to actively building and enhancing partnerships to contribute to the communities it serves, including Indigenous Health partnerships, for collaborative care. What costs will be covered? Costs for students' travel, food and accommodations will be covered by the RBC Health Sciences Student Travel Initiative. What is the deadline to apply? The first deadline to apply will be Monday, April 6th at which point Lisa will begin confirming matches. The application will continue to stay open as long as spaces remain for students. Where will students stay? How will they get there? Depending on the experience, students will either stay in the professional accommodations at the health centre, a hotel, or a cabin in the area. If attending a sundance it is likely you will camp with the community. Camping equipment is available if needed. Students will either fly or drive to the experience; carpooling will occur where possible. Will students receive credit for this experience? In most cases these experiences do not contribute to a specific course. For UGME students, the experience is approved as an "Early Exposure" if the hour requirement is met. Who can apply? Students enrolled in the health profession programs in any of the five Colleges of the RFHS who have completed at least one term of their program are eligible are prioritized. If space permits, students from other programs outside of Rady may be considered. Where can I get more information? General questions about this opportunity can be directed to the RFHS Collaborative Healthcare Practice Lead Lisa.Mendez(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Lisa.Mendez@umanitoba.ca>. Updates will be posted here: https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/student-experience/interprofessional-c… Quotes from previous students: It was amazing to see how significant the ceremony was for the people and their connection to the land. With each ceremony done, there were many lessons to be learned, but one important lesson was how well the non-pharmacological intervention assisted the Indigenous people in healing and coping with their grief. These ceremonies were beautiful and moving, and I felt honored to be a part of them. The value of such spiritual practice was clear to me and helped show me that there is a great need for our society to support people to look after their own and their community's spiritual wellbeing. This weekend was one of the most memorable experiences I have had throughout my time at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. There were many powerful learnings that I would have never experienced inside a classroom nor reading through books. It was evident to me that a sense of belonging in community, language, culture and traditions have a huge role to play in healing. If you are considering this experience but are on the fence, just go for it... this experience has been one of the most valuable to me as a person and professional, as it has given me insight into Indigenous culture, health care in the North, and interprofessional practice that I could not have gotten anywhere else. [cid:image001.png@01DC973F.BBD1B990] [cid:image002.png@01DC973F.BBD1B990] Lisa Mendez, O.T. Reg. (MB) Collaborative Health Care Practice Lead Office of Interprofessional Collaboration Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [cid:image003.png@01DC973F.BBD1B990] Lisa.Mendez(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Lisa.Mendez@umanitoba.ca>

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2026 February 10th Invitation to Nursing Grand Round - Karen Burgess
by Manitoba Centre for Nursing and Health Research 02 Feb '26

02 Feb '26

The following message and the attached document are being sent on behalf of Dr. Diana McMillan, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba. Extending a warm welcome to you and your colleagues to join us at the Catalysts for Care 2026 Nursing Grand Rounds Speaker Series! [Date: February 10th, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, ZOOM presentation. Central Time Zone-Standard Time Presenter: Karen Burgess, RPN, MPN, BScPN, BA, CNS, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, MB. Title: Frequency and impact of potentially traumatic events on hospital security personnel.][cid:image006.jpg@01DC8C4C.CE5E1E30] ZOOM LINK: https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/61088144803?pwd=O3OecCzEaaSxM5UiLhGtVAjW7rGuAT.1 Abstract: Hospital security personnel (HSP) operate at the intersection of public safety, healthcare, and emergency response in large tertiary care hospitals, yet little is known about their exposure to potentially traumatic events (PTE) or the resulting psychological impacts. This research is based on a comprehensive review of the literature addressing workplace trauma exposure, psychological outcomes across populations, coping styles, social supports, and the unique role of HSP in Manitoba, Canada. Guided by four research questions and six hypotheses, a quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted using standardized measures with 32 active HSP members at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Findings indicate that HSP experience high levels of trauma exposure with significant psychological consequences: nearly 60% reported symptoms consistent with depression, and 37% reported symptoms consistent with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Consistent with previous research, supportive workplace social environments were significantly and negatively correlated with trauma-related psychological injury. Examining PTE exposure among HSP highlights a unique occupational role that shares characteristics of both public safety and healthcare sectors. This research contributes to the limited literature on HSP and provides recommendations for future study. Clinical and administrative implications include improved education, enhanced understanding of effective coping strategies, recognition of the importance of social support, and greater cultural and organizational awareness of PTE impacts within hospital security workplaces. UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS Tuesday March 10th, 2026 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Central Time Zone. Dr. Genevieve Thompson, RN, PhD, Professor and Associate Dean, Graduate Program, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba, MB. Research for Change in Long-Term Care Settings. https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/61384241888?pwd=5Fe1Vxjf3d4ZyxVVzHgtiUOoCGADYP.1 Tuesday April 14th, 2026 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Central Time Zone. April 14, 2026 (12PM) - Nursing Grand Rounds Tuesday April 14th, 2026 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Central Time Zone Josie D. Bolianatz, RN, MN. Lead, Clinical. Ontario Health Becoming a Nurse: Pedagogical Care and Professional Formation in Nursing Education. https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/67075400127?pwd=KmEp7gAlT280fpW2qARqiaXaG5qCJK.1 INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE - Your feedback is welcome! We are conducting a study of participants' perceptions of Nursing Grand Rounds, please click here for more information and to participate: https://clinicalnursingchair.ca/catalysts-for-care-nursing-grand-rounds/ 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 clinical nursing research and practice innovation community across Manitoba, and coast to coast to coast! Dr. Diana E. McMillan, RN, PhD, Professor, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba, & Clinical Chair, Health Sciences Centre. We will soon begin booking presenters for the 2027 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.

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