Nursing - ULethbridge Stories

Shining student Kaitlyn Dilling

Kaitlyn Dilling chose ULethbridge to study nursing because of its focus on hands-on experience and early entry into a clinical setting.

Shining student Morgan Porter

Morgan Porter knew early on that she wanted to be a nurse. She is genuinely fascinated with how the body works and loves connecting with people. Her instructors at ULethbridge pushed her in ways she never expected, and shaped her as a student and as a future nurse.

Shining student Sarah Thompson

After an independent research study involving people with Parkinson's disease, Sarah Johnson changed her focus to health care and she's never looked back!

Shining student Mich Arevalo

Mich Arevalo has always wanted to help and care for others, especially vulnerable populations. As a nurse, he is fulfilling his dream.

Shining Student Elizabeth Orel (BSc '22)

After completing a bachelor's in kinesiology at ULethbridge, Elizabeth Orel was drawn to nursing to filfil her dream of pursuing a career in health care.

Nursing students bring health initiatives to the community

Third-year nursing students created diverse and unique ways of delivering health messages during their community rotations.

Nursing students bridging new wellness partnership in Lethbridge

University of Lethbridge third-year nursing students have managed to bridge a partnership between Medical Mercy Canada and Blood Tribe Department of Health as a part of their community health initiative.

New endowed scholarship helps registered nurses pursue graduate studies at the University of Lethbridge

After a group of local nurses fundraised over several years, the Dr. Shannon Spenceley Legacy of Nursing Scholarship was established to help registered nurses who want to pursue graduate studies at ULethbridge.

Shining Student Arden Twerdoclib foresees a bright future as a labour and delivery nurse

Shining Student Arden Twerdoclib is excited to begin her nursing career and hopes to work on a labour and delivery unit.

Leo Ochieng grateful to have worked on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic

The reputation of the nursing program drew Leo Ochieng to ULethbridge, giving him the opportunity to care for COVID-19 patients during his rural clinical rotation.

Annika Zieber sees many career options in nursing

Annika Zieber is in her fourth year in the Bachelor of Nursing program and foresees a career full of opportunities.

Q & A with Saffren Colbourne

ULethbridge Bachelor of Nursing student Saffren Colbourne is making a difference for LGBTQ2S+ students in healthcare.

Q & A with Shining Graduate Maria Wilson

Spring 2022 graduate Maria Wilson shared with us some of her key take-aways and memories from her time at ULethbridge.

Q & A with Shining Graduate Lauren Reimer

Meet Lauren Reimer, Bachelor of Nursing, Class of 2022

Tommy Awoderu - Pronghorn Track & Field

"It’s a month that celebrates the excellence, success, and achievement of Black people."

Master of Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing: What’s the difference?

Nurses play a vital role in health care, throughout the pandemic and beyond. Learning the skills necessary to adapt and evolve can help you succeed in the profession. But should you take an MN or a MSc in Nursing? Here’s how to decide.

Shining graduate and this year’s recipient of the School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Czarina Balbina Bonifacio (MN '21)

Wanting to prepare herself for roles with increased responsibilities in the health-care system spurred Czarina Balbina Bonifacio to enrol in the Master's of Nursing program.