McMaster University School of Nursing

As we celebrate the School of Nursing’s 80th anniversary and National Nursing Week, we’re proud to spotlight alumni whose careers show the power of nurses to transform health in practice, research, leadership, and beyond.
 
We invite all School of Nursing students and alumni to read their stories and reflect on their advice. To all alumni, help us celebrate our shared legacy by adding your own voice to the 80th Anniversary Virtual Classbook!
 
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Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Applications for Fall 2026 Nursing Graduate Programs are open!

These programs include Masters Course Based, Masters Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner Diploma, Masters Thesis and PhD. 

The deadline to apply is January 31, 2026, and you can apply now through the link in our bio.

Balancing a career in healthcare with elite-level marathon training is no small feat. In this Q&A, McMaster Nursing alumna, Erin Mawhinney, shares her journey.  

From supporting vulnerable communities and navigating the challenges of ICU nursing during the pandemic, to winning the Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon twice, her story highlights the power of perseverance, purpose, and compassionate care. 

Learn more about Mawhinney at our link in bio!

On June 19, the School of Nursing unveiled a painting done by local Indigenous artist, Tom Wilson. 

Now displayed in the school’s main hallway, the artwork symbolizes Indigenous resilience. The event marked a meaningful step in our ongoing commitment to reconciliation.

Learn more about the event at the link in our bio!

The School of Nursing was honoured to host Allen Power as our 2025 Ho**er Distinguished Visiting Professor! 

His talk, “Re-Thinking Dementia: A Well-Being Approach” offered powerful insights on person-centred care in dementia support. 

Learn more at the link in our bio!

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To conclude our National Nursing Week celebrations and ‘The People of SON’ series, we are highlighting the incredible work of PhD student, Maria Consuelo Cerón Mackay.

As a leader in her country of Chile, she’s advancing advanced practice nursing and playing a key role in providing her knowledge in a recently published World Health Organization (WHO) and International Council of Nurses (ICN) report. 

Read her inspiring story at the link in our bio! 

“It’s about teamwork, empathy, and supporting learners,” says School of Nursing (SON) Assistant Professor, Sanja Visekruna. 

Her passion for teaching and leadership is making a difference among nursing students every day. Read more about her journey at the link in our bio! 

In honour of National Nursing Week, join us for ‘The People of SON’ series, where we celebrate the extraordinary individuals who make our School of Nursing truly special. 

Meet Daniel Krawchuk and Jasmine Francis! A couple of our dedicated administrative staff members at McMaster’s School of Nursing.  

From managing finances and office supplies to coordinating clinical placements and supporting our students and faculty - their hard work keeps our school and our programs running smoothly. 

Read more about them at the link in our bio! 

McMaster’s Indigenous Health Learning Lodge and Six Nations Polytechnic honour Indigenous Nurses Day with a special event. 

Read more at the link in our bio! 

Happy National Nursing Week from McMaster’s School of Nursing (SON)!🩺🏥

This year, the SON is taking a moment to highlight some people that make our community a great place to be. A series of stories, titled ‘The People of SON’, will be posted this week to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of these individuals, as well as explore what the theme of nursing week, “The Power of Nurses to Transform Health” means to them.

Stay tuned!