College of the North Atlantic - Grand Falls-Windsor Campus

09/14/2026

CAS Transition students having a working lunch with their faculty, student services staff and campus director.

09/10/2026

Student Spotlight -
Here’s what Cassandra Ireland has to say about the Practical Nursing program at Grand Falls-Windsor

“Choosing the Practical Nursing program at CNA’s GFW Campus was a big decision for me, but I’m so glad I made it. I chose nursing because I wanted a career where I could help people and feel like the work I’m doing matters.

One of my favourite things about the program is the fact there is so much more than just sitting in a classroom. We learn the theory behind nursing, but we also get lots of hands-on practice. We’ve learned skills like taking vital signs, doing assessments, giving medications and injections, wound care, catheter care, and so much more. Getting to practice these skills in the lab and then use them during clinical really helps everything come together.

The instructors are a huge part of what makes this program so great. They are incredibly knowledgeable and always willing to help when we’re struggling or just need something explained in a different way. They take the time to answer our questions, share their own experiences, and make sure we understand what we’re doing and why we’re doing it. You can tell they genuinely care about their students and want us to succeed.

It’s definitely not an easy program, and there have been plenty of stressful days, but it’s also been one of the most rewarding things I’ve done. I’ve learned a lot and gained so much confidence along the way.

I think what I love most is being able to look back and see how much I’ve learned since starting. Things that seemed so intimidating at the beginning are becoming things I can actually do and feel confident about. I’ve also met some really great people along the way, which has made the whole experience even better.

I’m really happy that I chose CNA GFW for Practical Nursing, and I’m excited to see where this career takes me. It’s challenging at times, but knowing that all of this hard work is leading toward a career where I can help people makes it completely worth it. "

09/08/2026

Welcome breakfast sponsored by the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor

09/04/2026

College of the North Atlantic's first Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition is taking place this fall!

Open to recent CNA Alumni (graduated within the last two years) and current CNA students. Travel bursary will be available to finalists.

Two winners will be selected:
Established - $4,000 Grand Prize
Up-and-Coming - $2,500 Grand Prize

Registration is open now until September 30th.

Visit www.cna.nl.ca/entrepreneurship/competition/ for details.

09/03/2026

“Welcome to Practical Nursing”

09/03/2026

On Tuesday we held our employee awards and recognition ceremony during our annual College Connection Day

08/26/2026

Still accepting applications for September 2026! Apply now!

08/26/2026

08/20/2026

Turns out, we got an A+ in web design. Check it out www.cna.nl.ca

08/19/2026

In the Season finale of Best in the Biz we sat down with Jeffrey Young from the Mi’kmaw Cultural Foundation who spoke about insights on community-driven initiatives and innovative paths to long-term success beyond traditional funding. Don’t miss this chance to hear transformative stories that empower both land and people. Tune in now at www.cna.nl.ca/bestinthebiz.

Season 6 of Best in the Biz is brought to you in partnership with the Qalipu Business Network (QBN). QBN is a platform for Indigenous (Qalipu, Mi’kmaq) business owners to connect, market their businesses, build strategic partnerships, explore joint ventures, and share opportunities and insights to help grow and strengthen their enterprises. Find out how you can grow with QBN at qalipubusinessnetwork.ca.
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