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NU nursing grads continue to excel on national licensing exam
GeneralSchool of NursingGraduates at Nipissing University’s School of Nursing continue to excel, with the newly released 2024 Nursing Registration Exams Report from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) once again highlighting Nipissing as a top-performing institution in the province. The report shows that 96% of Nipissing's nursing graduates passed their registration exams on their first attempt, a result that surpasses the provincial average and affirms the program’s reputation for excellence. -
Nursing graduate Hayden Lloyd receives Nipissing’s First Chancellor’s Medal for Humanity
GeneralSchool of NursingThis year, a new tradition was born at Nipissing University’s Convocation—one that celebrates compassion, empathy, and the quiet, powerful work of building a better world. The Chancellor’s Medal for Humanity, introduced by Chancellor Dr. Scott Russell and his wife, Catherine Gregory, honours a graduating student who has made a meaningful impact through acts of inclusion, respect, and service. -
Nipissing University crowned champions at 2025 Ontario Nursing Games
GeneralSchool of NursingNU nursing students have proven they are among the best in the province, taking home the top prize at the highly anticipated 2025 Ontario Nursing Games. Hosted by the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto, the event brought together nursing students from across Ontario for a day of academic, simulation, and athletic challenges. -
Nipissing University's nursing grads shine in recent exam results
GeneralSchool of NursingNipissing University has once again demonstrated the exceptional quality of its Nursing program, as evidenced by the latest report from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). The 2023 Nursing Registration Exams Report reveals that Nipissing's graduates have achieved impressive results, including a pass rate of 94.2%, underscoring the university’s commitment to excellence in nursing education. -
Nipissing University unveils state of the art simulation centre
GeneralSchool of NursingSchool of Social WorkCriminal JusticeToday, Nipissing University celebrated the opening of the George and Helen Vari Simulation Centre, an immersive and interactive learning environment designed to replicate a variety of real-life situations and procedures for students and professionals from various disciplines, including nursing, social work, and criminal justice. -
Nipissing University, Cambrian College professor wins national award
GeneralSchool of NursingOnly ten people a year receive this award in Canada, and Laura Killam of Cambrian College in Sudbury and Nipissing University of North Bay is one of them. Killam, a faculty member in both Cambrian’s and Nipissing’s Schools of Nursing, has been chosen as one of the 2023 recipients of a 3M National Teaching Fellowship. -
Nursing prof recognized with Pat Griffin Research Grant
GeneralSchool of NursingResearchThe Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) has announced that Dr. Sandra Goldsworthy, professor in Nipissing University’s School of Nursing, is one of the recipients of the Pat Griffin Research Grants and $15,000 in funding. The Pat Griffin Research Grant supports research with a priority of “Nursing Education Outcomes” from the National Research Priorities for Nursing. -
NU instructor receives CASN Nursing Education Excellence Award
School of NursingGeneralThe Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) has announced that Laura Killam is the recipient of the 2022 CASN Nursing Education Excellence (Non-Tenured) Award. Killam is a part-time instructor at Nipissing University in the Registered Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. She was presented with this award on Monday, November 21 at CASN’s virtual Awards Recognition Event. -
New publication on nursing education during pandemic
School of NursingResearchFaculty in the School of Nursing have published a new paper in the Clinical Simulation in Nursing journal titled "P Stands for Pivot: Pivoting Face-to-Face Practicum to Virtual Simulation during the Pandemic".
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Celebrating National Nursing Week
School of NursingMay 6-12 marks National Nursing Week, an annual celebration that takes place the week of Florence Nightingale’s birthday, May 12. This year's theme, #WeAnswerTheCall, showcases the many roles that nurses play in a patient’s health-care journey. The pandemic has highlighted the courage and commitment that nurses exhibit every day and the important role they play in the community.
