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Mar 12, 2026

Nursing Students Receive Indigenous Achievement Awards

Five College of Nursing students receive USask Indigenous Student Achievement Awards.

Feb 23, 2026

Nursing Student Leading with Purpose at USask

Fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student Ifunanya Obidalo is using her final year at the University of Saskatchewan to lead and advocate for Black nursing students.

Feb 10, 2026

Canadian Black Nurses Alliance Builds Community and Support at USask

Fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student Njemile Wickham is helping foster community and belonging for Black nursing students through her leadership role with the Canadian Black Nurses Alliance at the University of Saskatchewan (CBNA-USask).

Jan 5, 2026

Assistant Dean Student Support Appointment

College of Nursing appoints Dr. Tania Kristoff as assistant dean student support.

Dec 18, 2025

Dr. Charlene Thompson Celebrated by Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation

Community Voices Leading the Way: Improving Immunization Programs in Rural Saskatchewan.

Dec 18, 2025

Nursing alumna represents Canada in FIFA World Cup

USask alumna Jade Houmphanh competed in 2025 FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup in the Philippines.

Dec 8, 2025

Alumni Book Nook: Bonnie Eklund (BSN’96)

USask graduate Bonnie Eklund is a family nurse practitioner and children’s book author

Dec 2, 2025

‘It’s just so refreshing and fills my cup’

Competitive trail running brings joy to USask nursing graduate Caitlin Schindel (BSN’12), who won the UTMB Puerto Vallarta 50-kilometre race in 2023.

Nov 25, 2025

Recognizing Excellence Among Students

Almost $450,000 awarded to support nursing students at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Nov 21, 2025

Recent Grad Studies the Use of Technology in Cancer Care

From hospital to home: exploring the use of technology to support cancer caregivers.

Nov 18, 2025

Master’s Graduate Aims to Elevate Nursing in Ghana

USask fall graduate Kofi Junior Effah Frimpong celebrates completion of his Masters; embarks on PhD in Nursing.

Nov 17, 2025

College of Nursing Appoints New Associate Dean Academic

New Associate Dean Academic, Dr. Marnie Kramer, joins College of Nursing leadership.

Nov 14, 2025

Turning Life’s Challenges into Compassionate Nursing Care

Reflecting on her journey from registered nurse to NP student, Celeste Paquette shares the challenging life lessons shaping her approach to nursing.

Nov 13, 2025

Dr. April Mackey Celebrates PhD Convocation

College of Nursing assistant professor earns PhD with research rooted in passion and experience.

Nov 12, 2025

Celebrating Graduates!

Congratulations to the College of Nursing’s Fall Class of 2025 graduates.

Nov 10, 2025

Becoming a Nurse Practitioner in Northern Saskatchewan

Vanessa Carr pursued the NP program with plans to serve Northern communities where she was born and raised.

Nov 4, 2025

Governor General’s Gold Medallist uses VR to level up nursing education

This year’s Governor General’s Gold Medallist at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is transforming nursing education with immersive virtual reality.

Oct 30, 2025

2025 Research & Scholarship Day

Celebrating Discovery: 4th Annual College of Nursing Research & Scholarship Day

Oct 28, 2025

A Shared Commitment to Rural Health

A generous gift boosts rural healthcare in Saskatchewan by supporting nursing students.

Oct 23, 2025

Dean’s Honour Roll

USask Nursing Announces 2024-2025 Dean’s Honour Roll

Oct 21, 2025

Uganda Trip Transforms Nursing Student's Life

Fourth-year nursing student gains cultural insight from summer abroad in Uganda.

Oct 15, 2025

USask launches Canada’s first two-year Master of Public Health Nursing program

The Master of Public Health Nursing (MPHN) program is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the USask College of Nursing and School of Public Health.

Oct 9, 2025

USask College of Nursing Huskie Athletes Achieve Academic Excellence

Five Huskie athletes from the College of Nursing are recognized for their outstanding academic accomplishments.

Sep 25, 2025

Nursing Student Experiences Growth Through International Exchange

Queen Tayab returned from an international exchange in Finland inspired to start her nursing career.

Sep 17, 2025

Graduate Student Researches Food Insecurity

Master of Nursing student Buddhini Samarasekara is focusing her research on cultural food insecurity among Immigrants in Canada.

Sep 15, 2025

USask-led international research project unites water with maternal health

An international research collaboration led by a University of Saskatchewan (USask) water researcher is exploring the intersection of water, environment, social and cultural systems with health for women and mothers in communities around the world.

Sep 11, 2025

Faculty and Alumni Publish Children’s Book

Assistant Professor Dr. Karen Juckes and USask nursing alumna Megan Hewson publish children’s book to raise awareness about chronic pain.

Aug 28, 2025

Celebrating Years of Service

College of Nursing recognizes faculty and staff for years of service.

Aug 28, 2025

College of Nursing ASPA Member Highlight

Research Coordinator Dr. Vanessa Ellis Colley featured in ASPA Member Highlight.

Jul 10, 2025

USask Nursing Alumnus Receives Canada’s Top Doctoral Scholarship

Nursing alumnus Steven Hall is the recipient of the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.

Jun 27, 2025

Dr. Jodie Bigalky Receives Provost’s Teaching Award

Assistant Professor Dr. Jodie Bigalky (PhD) has been awarded a Provost’s College Award for Outstanding Teaching.

Jun 26, 2025

Robin Thurmeier Receives Research Administration Award

Office of the Vice-President Research Presents Inaugural Award to Nursing Research Facilitator Robin Thurmeier.

Jun 12, 2025

2024 Annual Report Now Available

USask College of Nursing highlights achievements and exciting stories from 2024 in annual report.

Jun 5, 2025

Lloydminster USask Nursing students celebrate program completion

USask Spring Convocation marks historical milestone with the first graduating class from the Lloydminster distributed nursing site.

Jun 5, 2025

Congratulations Graduates!

Congratulations to the spring Class of 2025 College of Nursing graduates.

Jun 3, 2025

Faculty Member Celebrates Completion of PhD

PhD graduate Dr. Anne Hyde celebrates a solid foundation in nursing and teaching.

Jun 2, 2025

PhD Student Passionate About Sustainability

PhD candidate Katie North is focusing her dissertation research on environmental sustainability in healthcare.

May 26, 2025

Celebrating 20 Years of Nursing Education in Prince Albert

USask alumni come together to celebrate 20 years of nursing education in Prince Albert and northern Saskatchewan.

May 22, 2025

Faculty Receive Research Excellence Awards

Congratulations to the recipients of the inaugural College of Nursing Faculty Research Excellence Awards.

May 20, 2025

Associate Dean Appointment

College of Nursing welcomes Dr. Shehnaz Alidina as associate dean engagement and development.

May 16, 2025

PhD Graduate Now Full Professor at Top Nigerian University

Alumna Rev. Sr. Agatha Ogunkorode returns to Nigeria to teach nursing education.

May 15, 2025

Alumni Find Love in the Emergency Room

Married couple Tracy and DJ Gabriel are USask nursing alumni working as registered nurses in Yorkton.

May 14, 2025

From Undergrad to PhD; A Nursing Graduate’s Story

Once reluctant to become a nurse, Lindsey Vold takes nursing graduate studies all the way.

May 13, 2025

USask College of Nursing continues to expand educational opportunities

The Learn Where You Live teaching model is making nursing education accessible for students like Gracie Paul from Canora, Sask.

May 12, 2025

Celebrating National Nursing Week

College of Nursing Dean Dr. Solina Richter brings greetings for 2025 national nursing week.

May 1, 2025

Canoe Lake First Nation sisters study nursing together at USask

In celebration of National Nursing Week in the month of May, USask profiles the Woodward sisters supporting each other during their studies in the USask Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

Apr 29, 2025

Research continues on historic nursing artifact at USask

New research on the Florence Nightingale medicine chest traces history of the artifact’s arrival at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).

Apr 17, 2025

Nursing Wellness Rooms Established in Greater Saskatoon Catholic School

The new awâsisak kâ-nîmîhtocik – St. Francis School will include dedicated wellness rooms for nursing students.

Apr 14, 2025

Master of Nursing Student Receives Prestigious Scholarship

Master of Nursing student Robyn Klassen is the recipient of the CGPS Indigenous Graduate Leadership Scholarship.

Mar 28, 2025

Dr. Christine Huel Receives Teaching Excellence Award

Assistant Professor Dr. Christine Huel is the recipient of a USSU Teaching Excellence Award.

Mar 27, 2025

Nursing Faculty Travel to Malawi

International research collaboration supports young girls and women with obstetric complications.

Mar 17, 2025

Nursing Students Receive Indigenous Achievement Awards

Five College of Nursing students receive USask Indigenous Student Achievement Awards.

Mar 3, 2025

Returning to Post-Secondary as an Adult Learner

Prince Albert nursing student Bukunola Bamimore begins her studies in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program after being away from school for a number of years.

Jan 28, 2025

Celebrating Global Engagement Fund Recipients

Seven College of Nursing research teams awarded global engagement funds.

Jan 27, 2025

Become a Registered Nurse in your Community

Starting this year, USask will offer nursing education in ten Saskatchewan communities.

Jan 9, 2025

USask and Government of Saskatchewan Celebrate Nursing Graduates

Post-Degree students celebrate completion of accelerated nursing program.

Dec 2, 2024

Become a Registered Nurse in North Battleford

USask Alumnus Dr. Eli Ahlquist welcomes nursing students at North West College.

Nov 21, 2024

Studying Nursing in Northern Saskatchewan

Without the La Ronge distributed nursing site, Leandra McLeod wouldn’t be in her third year of the BSN program.

Nov 15, 2024

Celebrating Some of our Best and Brightest

Undergraduate and graduate nursing students receive over $304,000 in awards.

Nov 13, 2024

Congratulations Graduates!

Congratulations to the Fall Class of 2024 College of Nursing graduates.

Nov 12, 2024

Practicing as a Nurse Practitioner in Northwest Territories

USask Alumna Allyson Arychuk (MN-NP’22) says practicing as an NP in Yellowknife is a privilege.

Nov 8, 2024

Making health care more accessible for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community

USask graduate Dr. Melissa Dykhuizen (PhD) conducts cervical cancer screening research with 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Nov 4, 2024

USask Convocation: From quitting high school to completing PhD

College of Nursing Knowledge Keeper and Indigenous Student Advisor Dr. Kathleen McMullin (PhD) completes doctorate program.

Oct 24, 2024

Desiré Hoare on Studying Nursing in Prince Albert

Nursing student Desiré Hoare is grateful for the opportunity to study nursing in Prince Albert.

Oct 21, 2024

Micro-Credential Launch

USask Nursing launches micro-credential - Management of Major Depressive Disorder in Adults.

Oct 16, 2024

Dean’s Honour Roll

USask Nursing Introduces Dean’s Honour Roll

Oct 16, 2024

‘I enjoyed my life as a nursing student’

USask graduate Jo Bannatyne-Cugnet (BSN’74), one of this year’s Golden Grads, is supporting scholarships in the College of Nursing through a $100,000 gift

Oct 11, 2024

USask College of Nursing Huskie Athletes Excel Academically

Three Huskie athletes from the College of Nursing are celebrated for academic achievement.

Oct 2, 2024

Research & Scholarship Day

College of Nursing hosts 3rd annual Research & Scholarship Day.

Sep 23, 2024

BSN Early Admission Option Now Available

Students now have two opportunities to apply for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

Sep 19, 2024

Celebrating Years of Service

College of Nursing recognizes faculty and staff for years of service.

Sep 18, 2024

USask Celebrates First Nursing Students at Muenster Distributed Site

USask Nursing and St. Peter’s College sign MOA as nursing students begin program in Muenster.

Sep 16, 2024

USask Master of Nursing Graduate Finds Love in Teaching

Carmen Chalupiak completed her MN, as she knows teaching the next generation of nurses is where she was meant to be.

Aug 19, 2024

Remembering Dr. Sarah Stahlke

We are sad to announce the passing of a dear colleague, Dr. Sarah Stahlke.

Aug 6, 2024

Being a Registered Nurse in Prince Albert

USask alumna Lydia Francis (BSN’20) shares her experience working as a Registered Nurse in Prince Albert.

Jul 11, 2024

USask Brings “Learn Where You Live” to St. Peter’s College

USask Nursing and St. Peter’s College partner to deliver undergraduate nursing education in Muenster.

Jul 4, 2024

Southwest Saskatchewan Home to New Distributed Nursing Site

USask and Great Plains College announce Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in Swift Current.

Jul 3, 2024

2023 Annual Report Now Available

USask College of Nursing highlights achievements and exciting stories from 2023 in annual report.

Jul 2, 2024

Celebrating Career Milestones

College of Nursing faculty celebrate promotion.

Jun 25, 2024

NP Student Focuses on Community-Centered Care

A passion for public health drives Alexandra Pond to complete her Master of Nursing Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner program.

Jun 20, 2024

Expanding Nursing Education in Southeast Saskatchewan

USask partners with Southeast College to deliver nursing program in Weyburn.

Jun 11, 2024

First Nations Housing Symposium combines research and knowledge with action and art

Building for the Future, a housing symposium dedicated to Indigenous housing and health, took place on November 21st, 2023, at Wanuskewin near Saskatoon. The one-day event drew participants from across the province, including representatives from First Nations communities, the building industry, NGOs, and government.

Jun 6, 2024