Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
155 College Street M5T 1P8 Toronto, ON, Canada

HELP STEER U OF T’S FUTURE --- U of T seeks two (2) alumni governors in 2021! Are you an alumnus of the University of Toronto who is committed to the mission of Canada’s leading institution of learning, discovery, and knowledge creation? Are you looking for a way to make a significant volunteer contribution to the University of Toronto? If so, consider applying for one of two (2) alumni governor seats on the Governing Council, the senior body that oversees the University’s a...cademic, business, and student affairs. https://alumni.utoronto.ca/volunteer/governing-council

We recently hosted a lunch & learn ft. Professor Elizabeth Peter & her research team, speaking on the topic of reducing the #moraldistress of nurses during the #COVID19 pandemic. If you missed it, no worries! Their talk is available online: https://play.library.utoronto.ca//63958d29c747a3f98c9205aa

Join us on Tuesday, November 17th from 12:00-1:00 PM for our Lunch & Learn session featuring Professor Maria Tassone, who will be speaking on the topic "Rapid Collaboration in Health Professional Education and Practice: Shockingly Effective Responses to COVID-19." In the current and unprecedented climate created by the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare organizations and educational institutions have been forced to adapt quickly to meet the needs of patients, clients, families, l...earners and care teams. Since March 2020, there has been a call to action for all of us to navigate the complex and ever-changing COVID-19 environment and effectively shift the nature of our daily work. Professor Tassone will be sharing stories and examples of the rapid mobilization of people, infrastructure and funding to support our communities: collaborations that are centred on relationships, humility and trust at the interface of education and practice. Register online: https://secureca.imodules.com/s/731/form-blank/index.aspx

Learn more about our world-class graduate programs in an upcoming virtual information session. You'll hear from program directors and have the opportunity to ask any questions you have. Nov 3: PhD & DN programs Nov 5: MN & Post-MN programs... Register: https://bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca/future-stu/visit-us/

Congratulations to this year's Arbor Award winners, including Bloomberg Nursing alumni Michelle Acorn, Kevin Talbott, and Mike Villeneuve. They are an inspiration for the entire University of Toronto community during a challenging time. #ArborAwardsUofT https://alumni.utoronto.ca//aw/arbor-award/recipients/2020

Join us for our annual public health lecture on November 24th as Dr. Naomi Thulien shares findings from her doctoral work a ten-month ethnographic study where she spent extensive time walking in the shoes of nine young people as they transitioned from homelessness into market rent housing. Dr. Thulien will critique the notion that housing in and of itself leads to equitable socioeconomic inclusion and illustrate how economic, social, and identity capital are key determinants of health and well-being. https://bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca//activities-and-eve/

From her diagnosis of Crohn’s disease to frontline health care during the pandemic. Vanessa Reali -- a student in our MN-HSLA program -- shares her personal health story & aspirations to make meaningful changes as a nursing leader. https://thevarsity.ca//science-spotlight-vanessa-reali-on/

U of T is pleased to launch a Student Mental Health Virtual Agent to help students navigate mental health supports at the University of Toronto. Navi, short for navigator, and also a name that has roots that denotes acts of kindness in certain cultures, is an anonymous wayfinding tool that is available 24/7. Currently, Navi can speak to 48 broad topics related to mental health including: stress, anxiety, loneliness, harassment, discrimination, bullying, academics, career, s...leep issues, accessibility, coping techniques, abuse, eating disorders, how to get involved, health care access, and more. We will continue to enhance the tool to be able to speak to more topics. We will add a Navi chat box to the Nursing website by the end of the semester, but until then, you can access Navi here: https://prod.virtualagent.utoronto.ca/

Our latest research report highlights the forward-thinking research taking place at Bloomberg Nursing. Learn more about how our researchers are harnessing the use of technology to make improvements to clinical care & patient outcomes. #nursingresearch

Calling all undergraduate nursing students! Are you interested in infant pain assessment? Researchers at Bloomberg Nursing and Georgia State University are studying pain detection among students. Please check out the researchers' pain video and survey here: https://gsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0JkRtPVexn7gvpr

DYK...the @UofT Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office offers professional development courses to increase faculty and staff’s understanding of their roles/responsibilities and key strategies to advancing racial equity, diversity and inclusion at U of T. https://antiracism.utoronto.ca/request-a-training-workshop/

We're happy to share our 2018-2020 Research Report, hot off the press! Read about the groundbreaking & meaningful research that our faculty members are engaged in many of whom are developing innovative interventions to conduct research and improve care. Over the past century, our Faculty has built and grown a culture of inquiry, and the stories within the pages of this report show that we are well-equipped to continue leading research programs that lead to positive changes in healthcare delivery and outcomes. https://bit.ly/3lITiwA

Join us on November 24th for our annual public health lecture, ft. Dr. Naomi Thulien. In this virtual event, Dr. Thulien will speak on the topic "Youth Homelessness & Equitable Socioeconomic Inclusion: A Critical Walk Through the Social Determinants of Health" In this virtual event, Dr. Thulien shares findings from her doctoral work a ten-month ethnographic study where she spent extensive time walking in the shoes of nine young people as they transitioned from homeless...ness into market rent housing. Dr. Thulien will critique the notion that housing in and of itself leads to equitable socio-economic inclusion and illustrate how economic, social, and identity capital are key determinants of health and well-being. Learn more & register online: https://uoft.me/64p

Interested in earning your degree from the #1 Faculty of Nursing in Canada? Join us at one of our upcoming virtual info sessions to learn about our undergrad & graduate programs. Register online: https://bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca/future-stu/visit-us/

The University of Toronto has launched the UCheck self-assessment web portal to support the health & safety of our community as we gradually return to campus this fall. Learn more: https://www.utoronto.ca/utogether2020/ucheck

So proud of our alumna Clarice Shen, who was just three months into her new career as a member of Sunnybrook’s Acute Care Nursing Resource Team (ACNRT) when she volunteered to care for the patient with the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Canada. https://health.sunnybrook.ca//nurse-volunteered-care-cana/

Congratulations to all of our Bloomberg Nursing faculty & alumni who have been named as Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Nursing, the highest honour for Canada’s nursing leaders. https://bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca//bloomberg-nursing-/

Happening now: our Laerdal lunch & learn session, featuring Helen Edwards (RN, BA, MN) Chief Nursing Informatics Officer at Sickkids Hospital, who is sharing how Nursing Informatics is contributing to advanced nursing practice, transforming the healthcare system and improving patient care, and what we can expect of this exciting and evolving field into the future.

Attn: Bloomberg Nursing 1st year BScN students! By now you should have received a "Golden Note" via email from our alumni providing words of encouragement and inspiration as you embark on your nursing journey. A big THANK YOU to all of our alum who took the time to submit a note.