College of Nursing, University of Manitoba

Visit the College of Nursing at UM Open House this Tuesday October 28, 2025, from 530pm-830pm! See how we use Virtual Reality in student learning and try your hand at wound care. Find us at the Fireside Lounge located on the 1st floor of University Centre.

Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 2nd-8th, is geared to raise awareness and reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues and mental illness. Call or text 988, is a national initiative to provide readily available mental health help. Learn about this resource to help yourself and others!!

As part of World Su***de Prevention Day, Sept 10, 2025, the City of Winnipeg, Winnipeg Su***de Prevention Network and the Canadian Association of Su***de Prevention, held the second annual tree planting event for the Whittier Park Forest of Hope. The theme, Changing the Narrative on Su***de, aims to challenge stigma, highlight resources and provide hope. People were invited to plant trees in memory of families and loved ones affected by su***de. The City of Winnipeg donated trees and staff were helping with the planting.
First photo: Tree planting with Sara Riel Community Health Workers, Josh and Erin, and Dr. Elaine Mordoch, U of M
Second photo: 2025 World Su***de Prevention Whittier park--Forest of Hope tree planting event with Dr. Elaine Mordoch and city landscape helper.
Third photo: The beautiful growth of a tree that was planted last year.

August Mental Health Tips – Savour the long August days and squeeze out some extra summer! Be kid to yourself and others. Nurture your creative spirit.

Nursing students in NURS 2540 along with their wonderful CEF had an amazing opportunity to meet and chat with the Health Minister, Uzoma Asagwara during their clinical!

Aww --- summertime!! Enjoy every day of summertime! Eat nutritious fresh food as often as you can, kick off your shoes, rest on a park bench, smell the flowers and check out the night sky!! Be kind to your self and to others! Remember mental health resources are available year round.

Congratulations to Jaypee Buhisan, Eunice Korkor Assem-Erhaze, and Ashley Bell for their Rising Star presentations at the STTI International Research Conference in Seattle, Washington, July 17-20, 2025.

Ahh - summer time! Enjoy the summer weather, and maintain your mental health and self care strategies!! Watch for air quality control warnings related to Manitoba's unfortunate fire situation. Ensure outdoor exercise is recommended before undertaking strenuous exercise. Help fellow Manitobans as you can.

Congratulations to Shireen Bell, Doctoral candidate, recipient of a King Charles Coronation Medal for service to Alberta Registered Nurses Educational Trust (ARNET) as Board Chair and co-lead in the development of ARNET’s research funding program.