Nursing Graduate Students Association
The Nursing Graduate Student Association (NGSA) was founded in 2023 as the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) first nursing student-led graduate association. Our aim is to represent and support graduate nursing students at the University of Saskatchewan on and off campus.
Our goal is to foster a community of students through:
- Organizing professional development events, as well as social and networking events
- Offering academic and social support and advice
- Addressing student concerns with staff and faculty
- Improving collaboration and engagement between students, staff, and faculty
- Working with students, staff, and faculty to address issues
- Facilitating the improvement of the College of Nursing graduate program delivery and curriculum.
Who are the NGSA?
NGSA Executive team members are elected amongst their peers to represent them for the academic year.
The 2023-2024 Executive team are:
Principal Chair: Jordan
Jordan is a third-year Master of Nursing (MN) Thesis student that also works as a harm reduction nurse with the Saskatchewan Health Authority! She focuses on research related to substance use, harm reduction, and health policy. Jordan is excited represent the NGSA on and off campus.
Internal Committees: College of Nursing Student Leadership Committee, Graduate Student Association (NGSA Representative for GSA Council – MN)
External Committee: Saskatchewan Nursing Leadership Network (Graduate Student Liaison for University of Saskatchewan)
Vice-Chair Administrative: Catherine
Catherine is a second-year MN-Nurse Practitioner (NP) student and has extensive volunteer and community engagement experience. Catherine is eager to advocate for the interests of nursing graduate students. Catherine is also the interim MN-NP Representative.
Internal Committee: Graduate Student Association (NGSA Representative for GSA Council – NP)
External Committee: Nurse Practitioner Association of Manitoba (Graduate Student Liaison for University of Saskatchewan)
Vice-Chair Finance: Sarah
Sarah is currently in her second year of the nursing Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) program. Her goal is to research nursing students transition to practice at the bedside. In her NGSA role, Sarah is excited to support nursing graduate students! Sarah is also the interim Vice-Chair External Affairs.
Internal Committees: College of Nursing Graduate Post-Doctoral Education Committee, College of Nursing Student Leadership Engagement Committee
Vice-Chair Internal Affairs: Geneveave
Geneveave is a third-year PhD student and has been a registered nurse for 11 years. Her research interests include migrant health, mental health care, virtual reality, and education. She is looking forward to connecting with you!
MN — Thesis Representative: Krista
With over 10 years of nursing experience, Krista is no stranger to multitasking! The mom of three and avid knitter is completing her MN-Thesis program while working part-time as a Clinical Nurse Educator. Krista is also the merchandise coordinator.
Internal Committee: College of Nursing Research and Scholarship Committee
MN — Professional Practice Representative: Carmen
Carmen is a third-year Master of Nursing (MN) Professional Practice student and has been a Registered Nurse for 20 years. Her clinical focus is women and children’s health specializing in Neonatal Intensive Care. Carmen resides in Regina and is excited to be the MN-PP class representative.
Anti-Racism Chair: Ewurabena
Ewurabena is a third-year Master of Nursing (MN) Thesis student that currently trains people to work with individuals with varying intellectual disabilities. Her passion and research interests focus on experiences of racism in nursing. Ewurabena is honored to meet, work with, and advocate for students who have experienced and or are interested in anti-racism.
Internal Committees: Anti-Racism Committee, Planning and Priorities Committee, College of Nursing Associate Dean Search Committee
External Committee: OHS Calgary Progressive Lifestyles Foundation
Accessibility and Inclusion Chair: Deborah
Deborah Quinlan is a student in the NP program at USask with an interest in mental health and palliative care. She lives in Moose Jaw where she is the willing servant of her two cats, and in her spare time bakes, paints, and writes terrible fiction.
How can I join?
NGSA members consist of all currently enrolled graduate students within USask College of Nursing including:
- Master of Nursing students in the Professional Practice, Thesis, and Nurse Practitioner Studies programs
- Master students in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Post-graduate certificate and diploma students within the College of Nursing
- Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing students, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Post-Doctoral scholars with nursing supervisors
The call remains open for the following positions:
- Class Representatives for the PhD, MN-NP, and MN-PP cohorts.
- Members for Vice-Chair External Affairs, International Chair, and Métis, First Nations and Inuit Chair.
When does the NGSA meet?
- Monthly meetings: Last Friday of the month, 2pm CST.
- All College of Nursing graduate students are invited to join – email us for the meeting link!