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Hydration & First-Aid Drive
by Arizza Yanto 26 May '23

26 May '23

Hello fellow nursing students and Faculty, We are fourth-year nursing students at the University of Manitoba that are currently in our community clinical rotation at Agape Table! Agape Table is an independent, charitable, and non-profit organization established in 1980 to help nourish the mind, spirit, and body of Winnipeg’s most vulnerable sector. Agape works to improve the lives of those in need by welcoming everyone to its table without judgment or bias, offering food, friendship, and support. We are currently working on a project aimed at addressing the hydration, and first aid needs of our most vulnerable community members. These include men, women, children, the homeless, working people, low-income seniors, single parents, persons with disabilities, and newcomers. Inadequate access to drinking water can have a negative impact on the individual’s health and well-being, especially during the hot summer months. Our hydration community project aims to provide sustainable solutions and support to ensure every community member can access safe hydration options. Donations can be made in person at Agape Table, 364 Furby Street in Winnipeg, from 0700h - 1400h Monday to Friday. Monetary donations can be made at the link below. Donation Link: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E920352QE&id=2 Instructions for donations: Step 1: Please check the box that says “I would like to dedicate this donation” Step 2: In the drop-down box that says “type of tribute” choose “in honour of” Step 3: In the drop-down box that says “tribute name” type in UOFM NURSING STUDENTS Tax donation receipts (for donations of $20 or more) are available upon request and recognition on social media and Agape Table’s website! For more information or questions, please contact Krystal Frechette at umfrechk(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:umfrechk@myumanitoba.ca> or Dave Feniuk at Davef(a)agapetable.ca Thank you for your consideration in helping make sure that our vulnerable communities in Winnipeg are being taken care of. Sincerely, Zahra Rezaie, Mary Fasina, Arizza Yanto, and Krystal Frechette

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A Dialogue with Dr. Leigh Chapman
by Sandra Ericastilla Somers 24 May '23

24 May '23

A Dialogue with Dr. Leigh Chapman We are excited to welcome Canada's Chief Nursing Officer, Dr. Leigh Chapman, to the College of Nursing. You will have the opportunity to meet Dr. Chapman at the Welcome Reception, where coffee and light refreshments will be available, and engage in dialogue with her during the forum. Please register via Eventbrite<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/641459050287>: Deadline Friday, June 9, 2023. The event will proceed as follows: * 1:30 PM - HG Room 260 - Faculty Forum * 2:25 PM - HG Atrium - Meet and Greet Coffee Break * 2:45 PM - HG Room 260 - Student Forum Dr. Chapman is interested in hearing from you in regards to: 1. Concerns about nursing education 2. Concerns about transition into the nursing workforce 3. Initiatives or programs specific to internationally educated nurses 4. Current innovations in the College of Nursing 5. Additional items for discussion In an effort to maximize her time we ask if you have questions to ask you submit them here prior to the event: https://umnursing.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eVXpvdVwhDUS4Rw (please note that any questions submitted last January will also be included). Those who wish to attend virtually will be emailed a zoom link prior to the event.

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Invitations to A Dialogue with Dr. Leigh Chapman
by Sandra Ericastilla Somers 24 May '23

24 May '23

[A person wearing glasses and smiling Description automatically generated with low confidence]<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/641459050287> To all College of Nursing Faculty, Staff and Students, We are excited to welcome Dr. Leigh Chapman, Chief Nursing Officer for Canada, to the College of Nursing! You are invited to attend A Dialogue with Dr. Leigh Chapman on June 19, 1:30 PM. Please register via Eventbrite<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/641459050287>: Deadline Friday, June 9, 2023. We also invite you to share this link with your peers and encourage attendance to those available. Dr. Chapman is facilitating a dialogue about the concerns facing nursing faculty, staff and students, and is interested in hearing from you in regard to: 1. Concerns about nursing education 2. Concerns about transition into the nursing workforce 3. Initiatives or programs specific to internationally educated nurses 4. Current innovations in the College of Nursing 5. Additional items for discussion If you have any questions to ask Dr. Chapman, you can submit questions here: https://umnursing.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eVXpvdVwhDUS4Rw (please note that any questions submitted last January will also be included). Outlook invitation to follow. Thanks, Sandra Ericastilla Somers (she/her) Administrative Assistant to the Operations Manager College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Office 280 Helen Glass, 89 Curry Place Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2 [cid:image002.png@01D98E49.EE7BFC40] Phone: 204.474.9868 sandra.ericastilla2(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:sandra.ericastilla2@umanitoba.ca> umanitoba.ca/nursing

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Play it Forward! Game and Doll Drive for NEEDS Centre
by Morgan Sawchyn 23 May '23

23 May '23

Hello Nursing Students and Faculty, This is a follow up from our previous request for game and doll donations for NEEDS Inc. For those wishing to drop donations at Helen Glass Centre throughout the weeks, we will be setting up a drop-box outside of the NSA offices on the second floor. You can also email richar96(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:richar96@myumanitoba.ca> or sawchynm(a)myumanitoba.ca<mailto:sawchynm@myumanitoba.ca> to arrange a meet up time. Thank you for those that have reached out already! We’re very excited about this initiative! Best, Morgan and Jane

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Play it Forward! Game and Doll Drive for NEEDS Centre
by Morgan Sawchyn 23 May '23

23 May '23

Hello Nursing Students and Faculty, We are Morgan and Jane, Year 4 nursing students completing our Community Health clinical rotation at the Introduction to Canadian Education program at N.E.E.D.S Inc. This program offers free educational and social preparedness and orientation programming for newly arrived refugee children and youth aged 6-21 years. We are collecting donations of new or used games and dolls to support programming at the centre and families in need. Our goal is to collect 50 games or dolls by June 15th! We are also accepting cash donations to buy these items. If you wish to contribute, please see the attached poster and donation request letter for details! We hope that you will consider supporting our cause and helping children to find connection! Thank you. Best, Morgan and Jane

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Clinical Course Dates
by Sheila Mills 17 May '23

17 May '23

Good morning students, You will now be able to find out when your clinical courses start and end in the calendar of the UMLearn Clinical Courses. Dates for MDFY 3010/4010/3090/4090 are currently available. The dates that you will be in placement may vary from the start and end of the course. You will be provided with more details of each course as they become available. Thank you, 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 Metis Nation. Sheila Mills, RM Clinical Placement Coordinator, Bachelor of Midwifery Program College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Helen Glass Centre for Nursing 89 Curry Place Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 [cid:24f27256-eebe-4ca8-ae17-a6154522e5cd] Tel: 204-474-7517 Fax: 204-474-7682 Email: sheila.mills(a)umanitoba.ca

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Curriculum map resource
by Nancy Ross 16 May '23

16 May '23

Hello everyone, I hope this finds you well. I have created a curriculum map for your reference. While this information is in our UM Catalogue, I think it's helpful to see it in a different format. This is a curriculum map to your program. Sheila Mills will also upload a copy to the UM Clinical Shell so you can access it there, as well. Many thanks. Kellie Thiessen, RM, RN, PhD Associate Professor Director Bachelor of Midwifery Program Senior Specialist in Maternal Health and Midwifery, Institute for Global Public Health University of Manitoba, College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Helen Glass Centre for Nursing 89 Curry Place Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 [cid:c051bd76-e7e8-4467-ad83-e7532c536c7f] Tel: 204-599-3639 (working remotely) Fax: 204-474-7682 Email: kellie.thiessen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:kellie.thiessen@umanitoba.ca>

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Nursing Week: Indigenous Nurses Day - Panel Discussion
by Sandra Ericastilla Somers 09 May '23

09 May '23

The College of Nursing extends an invitation to the Indigenous Nurses Day - Panel Discussion! Join us at 1:00 PM in the Helen Glass Atrium for a Welcome Reception to Our Panelists, enjoy coffee, tea, and cookies. *If you are unable to join us in- person please see the zoom information at the bottom of this invitation. Panel Discussion Topic: Our Nurses. Our Future. Please find our 7 panelist and their bios below. Panelists: [cid:image003.png@01D98257.7515D130] Caroline Chartrand - Senior Nurse Advisor, Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Caroline originates from the Pine Creek First Nation (Ojibway Nation) in the West Region Tribal Council, Treaty 4 area in Manitoba. She received a Bachelor of Nursing Degree from the University of Manitoba. Caroline has worked in various capacities in over 35 years of experience in nursing, such as Community/Public Health Nursing, oncology, surgery, and diabetes/chronic diseases. She also worked as the Tribal Nursing Officer for 10 years in the West Region Treaty 2 and 4 Health Services and as the Director of the Diabetes Integration Project through the First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba over a 12 year period. In August 2019, Caroline was hired as the Senior Nurse Advisor in First Nations Health with the Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Inc. (KIM). Caroline volunteers and currently serves as the President of the Manitoba Indigenous Nurses Inc. and previously as the Leadership Director and Manitoba/Saskatchewan Representative with the Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association. Caroline has extensive experience in Indigenous Health and has sat on various committees throughout the years. Caroline enjoys the work involved in health and healing practices for our First Nation members, working collaboratively with First Nation organizations, and health professionals from various areas throughout Manitoba and across Canada. [A person wrapped in a quilt Description automatically generated with medium confidence] Lauressa Garson - Coordinator and Education Coach, Mahkwa Omushki Kiim: Pathway to Indigenous Nursing Education, College of Nursing Lauressa is Cree and Dakota Sioux, Treaty from Tataskweyak Cree Nation. In addition to her role with PINE she is also a RN researcher with a focus on Indigenous pedagogy and tutoring. In her role with PINE she provided community support for Indigenous nursing and pre-nursing students. She aspires to work and promote Indigenous student success inside and outside of academia, while maintaining strong cultural ties to community, family and ceremony. [A person wearing glasses and a floral jacket Description automatically generated with low confidence] Mirenda Sutherland - BN, Public Health Nurse Mirenda is from Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation. She spent a lot of time in hospital as a child due to illness. This is what inspired her to become a nurse, having spent all that time in hospital she knew she wanted to be a nurse. Mirenda wanted to care for people the way the nurses cared for me! She didn't begin to pursue her career until her 3 children were school aged. Since graduation in 2000, her first job was at children's pediatrics burn and surgery unit. It was a full circle moment starting her career at the children's hospital where she spent many weeks as a child. Mirenda then moved into Public Health Nursing in 2001, and it is where she woks today. [A person with long black hair wearing glasses Description automatically generated with medium confidence] Tamra Keeper - Case Manager, Jordan's Principle, Interlake Reserve Tribal Council [cid:image011.jpg@01D98257.7515D130] Vanessa Van Bewer, RN, PhD, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba Vanessa's research program is focused on exploring disparities in nursing education, and the inclusion of Indigenous and arts-based perspectives, methodologies and approaches in nursing education, practice and research. Past research activities have included identifying the promise and importance of integrating Indigenous perspectives in nursing; developing an Indigenous and arts-informed framework for anti-racist practice in nursing education; exploring the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Indigenous nursing students. Her current SSHRC-funded research project will identify racial disparities in nursing education through a critical participatory action research approach. Weaving her background as a Métis spoken word artist and storyteller into her career as a scholar, Vanessa's performances and workshops have illuminated themes that run the gamut from identity and culture to relationships and nursing ethics. She is passionate about encouraging others to use art to think creatively about social justice in their own lives and in their own communities. [cid:image020.jpg@01D98257.7515D130] Wanda Phillips-Beck - The First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba of the AMC Wanda is Anishinaabekwe (Ojibway) from Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba. Wanda prides herself in being a lifelong learner, having begun her PhD studies in her early 50's. She works full time as a research scholar for the First Nation Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba. In 2020, Wanda was awarded the CIHR funded Indigenous Research Chair in Nursing - the first time a chair has been awarded to a community-based research organization. Wanda obtained a MSc in 2010 and PhD in 2021 both in Community Health Sciences, with a focus on health policy and on the use of decolonizing approaches in population health research. Wanda worked as a northern nurse in the first half of her career and for the past 15 years, in health program, policy and research in partnership with First Nation communities. She gained considerable knowledgeable in Indigenous ways of doing research that honours the wisdom of knowledge keepers. She also has many years' experiences nursing in remote settings. Wanda's past research includes examining primary health care in First Nation communities in Manitoba and one recent publication Confronting Racism within the Canadian Healthcare System: Systemic Exclusion of First Nations from Quality and Consistent Care (2021) has recently been acknowledged as the most frequently downloaded publications, according to Research Gate in the fall of 2021. Wanda's current research is focused on Indigenous Health Nursing and Maternal Child Health. Wanda's present title as "Seven Generations Scholar" depicts her research philosophy that what we do and learn today impacts many generations that follow. Wanda's approach to research has been, and will continue to, begin with listening to and following advice and guidance from Knowledge Keepers. Wanda is grounded in who she is as an Anishinaabekwe, and her work is informed by her many years working as a nurse leader and researcher, and the many years of working with and among Cree, Ojibway, Dene, Dakota, Metis and Anishininew peoples of Manitoba. [A person with long hair and earrings Description automatically generated with low confidence] Winter Traverse - Year 4 Student, College of Nursing Winter is a 4th year undergraduate nursing student at the College of Nursing who recently completed her senior practicum on Labour and Delivery. Winter began her post-secondary studies in 2015 at the University of Manitoba. With completion of her Bachelor of Science, Winter went on to join the nursing program after being inspired by the nurses in her home community of Pinaymootang First Nation. Winter is passionate about health equity and aspires to pursue graduate studies in the future. Zoom Link Information: Sandra Ericastilla Somers is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Indigenous Nurses Day - Panel Discussion: Our Nurses. Our Future. Time: May 10, 2023 01:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/65478866286?pwd=a3FqRi9HU2ZhYUN4cHhFQ2k2alRFdz09 Meeting ID: 654 7886 6286 Passcode: 653069 One tap mobile +17789072071,,65478866286#,,,,*653069# Canada +12042727920,,65478866286#,,,,*653069# Canada Dial by your location +1 778 907 2071 Canada +1 204 272 7920 Canada +1 438 809 7799 Canada +1 587 328 1099 Canada +1 613 209 3054 Canada +1 647 374 4685 Canada +1 647 558 0588 Canada 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free Meeting ID: 654 7886 6286 Passcode: 653069 Find your local number: https://umanitoba.zoom.us/u/gdxkZ1lNrd Join by SIP 65478866286(a)zmca.us<mailto:65478866286@zmca.us> Join by H.323 69.174.57.160 (Canada Toronto) 65.39.152.160 (Canada Vancouver) Meeting ID: 654 7886 6286 Passcode: 653069

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Nursing Week: Indigenous Nurses Day - Panel Discussion
by Sandra Ericastilla Somers 09 May '23

09 May '23

The College of Nursing extends an invitation to the Indigenous Nurses Day - Panel Discussion! Join us at 1:00 PM in the Helen Glass Atrium for a Welcome Reception to Our Panelists, enjoy coffee, tea, and cookies. *If you are unable to join us in- person please see the zoom information at the bottom of this invitation. Panel Discussion Topic: Our Nurses. Our Future. Please find our 7 panelist and their bios below. Panelists: [cid:image002.png@01D9824D.4F8A59E0] Caroline Chartrand - Senior Nurse Advisor, Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Caroline originates from the Pine Creek First Nation (Ojibway Nation) in the West Region Tribal Council, Treaty 4 area in Manitoba. She received a Bachelor of Nursing Degree from the University of Manitoba. Caroline has worked in various capacities in over 35 years of experience in nursing, such as Community/Public Health Nursing, oncology, surgery, and diabetes/chronic diseases. She also worked as the Tribal Nursing Officer for 10 years in the West Region Treaty 2 and 4 Health Services and as the Director of the Diabetes Integration Project through the First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba over a 12 year period. In August 2019, Caroline was hired as the Senior Nurse Advisor in First Nations Health with the Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Inc. (KIM). Caroline volunteers and currently serves as the President of the Manitoba Indigenous Nurses Inc. and previously as the Leadership Director and Manitoba/Saskatchewan Representative with the Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association. Caroline has extensive experience in Indigenous Health and has sat on various committees throughout the years. Caroline enjoys the work involved in health and healing practices for our First Nation members, working collaboratively with First Nation organizations, and health professionals from various areas throughout Manitoba and across Canada. [A person wrapped in a quilt Description automatically generated with medium confidence] Lauressa Garson - Coordinator and Education Coach, Mahkwa Omushki Kiim: Pathway to Indigenous Nursing Education, College of Nursing Lauressa is Cree and Dakota Sioux, Treaty from Tataskweyak Cree Nation. In addition to her role with PINE she is also a RN researcher with a focus on Indigenous pedagogy and tutoring. In her role with PINE she provided community support for Indigenous nursing and pre-nursing students. She aspires to work and promote Indigenous student success inside and outside of academia, while maintaining strong cultural ties to community, family and ceremony. [A person wearing glasses and a floral jacket Description automatically generated with low confidence] Mirenda Sutherland - BN, Public Health Nurse Mirenda is from Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation. She spent a lot of time in hospital as a child due to illness. This is what inspired her to become a nurse, having spent all that time in hospital she knew she wanted to be a nurse. Mirenda wanted to care for people the way the nurses cared for me! She didn't begin to pursue her career until her 3 children were school aged. Since graduation in 2000, her first job was at children's pediatrics burn and surgery unit. It was a full circle moment starting her career at the children's hospital where she spent many weeks as a child. Mirenda then moved into Public Health Nursing in 2001, and it is where she woks today. [A person with long black hair wearing glasses Description automatically generated with medium confidence] Tamra Keeper - Case Manager, Jordan's Principle, Interlake Reserve Tribal Council [cid:image017.jpg@01D9824D.4F8A59E0] Vanessa Van Bewer, RN, PhD, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba Vanessa's research program is focused on exploring disparities in nursing education, and the inclusion of Indigenous and arts-based perspectives, methodologies and approaches in nursing education, practice and research. Past research activities have included identifying the promise and importance of integrating Indigenous perspectives in nursing; developing an Indigenous and arts-informed framework for anti-racist practice in nursing education; exploring the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Indigenous nursing students. Her current SSHRC-funded research project will identify racial disparities in nursing education through a critical participatory action research approach. Weaving her background as a Métis spoken word artist and storyteller into her career as a scholar, Vanessa's performances and workshops have illuminated themes that run the gamut from identity and culture to relationships and nursing ethics. She is passionate about encouraging others to use art to think creatively about social justice in their own lives and in their own communities. [cid:image018.jpg@01D9824D.4F8A59E0] Wanda Phillips-Beck - The First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba of the AMC Wanda is Anishinaabekwe (Ojibway) from Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba. Wanda prides herself in being a lifelong learner, having begun her PhD studies in her early 50's. She works full time as a research scholar for the First Nation Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba. In 2020, Wanda was awarded the CIHR funded Indigenous Research Chair in Nursing - the first time a chair has been awarded to a community-based research organization. Wanda obtained a MSc in 2010 and PhD in 2021 both in Community Health Sciences, with a focus on health policy and on the use of decolonizing approaches in population health research. Wanda worked as a northern nurse in the first half of her career and for the past 15 years, in health program, policy and research in partnership with First Nation communities. She gained considerable knowledgeable in Indigenous ways of doing research that honours the wisdom of knowledge keepers. She also has many years' experiences nursing in remote settings. Wanda's past research includes examining primary health care in First Nation communities in Manitoba and one recent publication Confronting Racism within the Canadian Healthcare System: Systemic Exclusion of First Nations from Quality and Consistent Care (2021) has recently been acknowledged as the most frequently downloaded publications, according to Research Gate in the fall of 2021. Wanda's current research is focused on Indigenous Health Nursing and Maternal Child Health. Wanda's present title as "Seven Generations Scholar" depicts her research philosophy that what we do and learn today impacts many generations that follow. Wanda's approach to research has been, and will continue to, begin with listening to and following advice and guidance from Knowledge Keepers. Wanda is grounded in who she is as an Anishinaabekwe, and her work is informed by her many years working as a nurse leader and researcher, and the many years of working with and among Cree, Ojibway, Dene, Dakota, Metis and Anishininew peoples of Manitoba. [A person with long hair and earrings Description automatically generated with low confidence] Winter Traverse - Year 4 Student, College of Nursing Winter is a 4th year undergraduate nursing student at the College of Nursing who recently completed her senior practicum on Labour and Delivery. Winter began her post-secondary studies in 2015 at the University of Manitoba. With completion of her Bachelor of Science, Winter went on to join the nursing program after being inspired by the nurses in her home community of Pinaymootang First Nation. Winter is passionate about health equity and aspires to pursue graduate studies in the future. Zoom Link Information: Sandra Ericastilla Somers is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Indigenous Nurses Day - Panel Discussion: Our Nurses. Our Future. Time: May 10, 2023 01:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/65478866286?pwd=a3FqRi9HU2ZhYUN4cHhFQ2k2alRFdz09 Meeting ID: 654 7886 6286 Passcode: 653069 One tap mobile +17789072071,,65478866286#,,,,*653069# Canada +12042727920,,65478866286#,,,,*653069# Canada Dial by your location +1 778 907 2071 Canada +1 204 272 7920 Canada +1 438 809 7799 Canada +1 587 328 1099 Canada +1 613 209 3054 Canada +1 647 374 4685 Canada +1 647 558 0588 Canada 855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free Meeting ID: 654 7886 6286 Passcode: 653069 Find your local number: https://umanitoba.zoom.us/u/gdxkZ1lNrd Join by SIP 65478866286(a)zmca.us<mailto:65478866286@zmca.us> Join by H.323 69.174.57.160 (Canada Toronto) 65.39.152.160 (Canada Vancouver) Meeting ID: 654 7886 6286 Passcode: 653069

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Start of clinical placements
by Sheila Mills 08 May '23

08 May '23

Hello students, I hope all of you are doing well and settling into your placements today. Please let me know if you have had any issues connecting with your preceptors/clinical mentors. Also, for those of you who have travelled, let me know if there are any concerns regarding your accommodations. Thanks, 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 Metis Nation. Sheila Mills, RM Clinical Placement Coordinator, Bachelor of Midwifery Program College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Helen Glass Centre for Nursing 89 Curry Place Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 [cid:e8a67f95-7555-4077-aa65-179ccefdb46a] Tel: 204-474-7517 Fax: 204-474-7682 Email: sheila.mills(a)umanitoba.ca

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