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NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2025 CASN AWARDS
The 2025 CASN Awards nomination period is now OPEN! The annual CASN Awards recognize the hard work, creativity, and passion...More

Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) 2025 Council Meeting
SAVE THE DATE! Dates: Monday, November 17 and Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Start time: TBD Location: Ottawa Marriott, 100 Kent...More

Cultural Humility and Cultural Safety Standards for Nursing Education in Canada
The Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association (CINA) and the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) are pleased to announce the...More

Black History Month
Welcome to our Black History Month tribute page, where we celebrate the remarkable contributions of Black nurse educators who have...More

2025 Virtual Vendor Showcase
Les présentations des fournisseurs seront offertes en anglais seulement REGISTER Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00...More

Effects of International Student Cap on Schools of Nursing
Brief to House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) Summary Dr. Jean Daniel Jacob, Executive Director of...More

CASN ED Appears as Panel Witness for House of Commons on Reforms to the International Student Program
On December 2, 2024, CASN Executive Director (ED), Jean Daniel Jacob, was invited to The House of Commons (HOC)’ Standing...More

The nurse’s professional responsibility in providing gender-inclusive and intersectional affirming abortion care
REGISTER Date and Time: Thursday, February 13th from 2:00 – 3:00pm ET This webinar will discuss gender inclusivity from an...More

Cynthia Baker, CASN’s ED 2009–2024 – A Legacy of Leadership, Innovation, and Excellence
Cynthia Baker, CASN’s ED 2009–2024 A Legacy of Leadership, Innovation, and Excellence The role of the Executive Director of the...More

Registered Nurses Education in Canada Statistics, 2022–2023
The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) is pleased to present Registered Nurses Education in Canada Statistics (RNECS), 2022–2023....More

Post–CASN Council 2024 Report
Thank you for participating in CASN’s 2024 Council Meeting! Your involvement is invaluable in shaping our future together. CASN held...More

Course and Webinar Proposal
The Canadian Nurse Educators Institute (CNEI) offers professional development courses and webinars for nurse educators to further ongoing learning and...More

SAVE THE DATE! The CASN Biennial Canadian Nursing Education Conference 2026
Save the Date! Join nursing educators, researchers, and students at the 2026 CASN Biennial Canadian Nursing Education Conference. The CASN...More

CASN Mourns Passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair
The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) mourns the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair, a profound leader whose...More

Indigenous Nursing Student and Faculty Survey Report, 2022–2023
CINA and CASN are pleased to present the Indigenous Nursing Student and Faculty Survey (INSFS) Report, 2022-2023. CASN is privileged...More

The nurse’s role in sexual health, reproductive care and abortion care
Date and Time: Tuesday, November 26th from 3:30 – 5pm ET This free webinar will examine RN and NP role...More

CASN Board of Directors Announces New Executive Director
September 20, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) Board of Directors announces the...More

2024 CASN Award Winners
Congratulations to the 2024 CASN Award Winners Excellence in Nursing Education (Permanent/Tenure-Track/Tenured/Term) Award Excellence in Nursing Education (Simulation/Lab/Clinical Teaching) Award ...More

NSFS Advisory Committee Call for Expressions of Interest
The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing is seeking members for the National Student and Faculty Survey (NSFS) Advisory Committee....More

Announcements re Recipients of Research Grants
CASN is pleased to announce that Dr. Martin Charette from Sherbrooke University and Dr. Ahtisham Younis from Memorial University are...More

Racism and Discrimination Among Nurses in Canada and the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review
The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) is pleased to receive and share the findings of the first of three phases of...More

Nursing Retention Toolkit – A Primer for Nurse Educators
Presentation description: The Nursing retention toolkit: Improving the working lives of nurses in Canada is aimed at improving nursing retention...More

The 2024-2025 Lunch and Learn Series, Presented by CASN’s Research & Scholarship Committee
Description “Lunch and learns” are a popular tool in academia to encourage scholarship. Faculty members come together during their lunch...More

The New Special Edition of QANE-AFI is available!
The new special edition of QANE-AFI is available: Volume 10, Issue 4 (2024): Planetary Health and Well-Being in Nursing Education...More

CASN Elections 2024
Deadline: Thursday, October 31st, 2024 Download the Nomination Form for CASN Board of Directors and Awards Nominations Committee Download the...More

National Nursing Week
National Nursing Week is the annual celebration of nurses in Canada. Faced with the multiple demands of a challenging and...More

Addressing the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action in Nursing Education: Workshop Series
The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) and the six Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Nursing Chairs of...More

CASN and CINA to revise Cultural Safety Competencies
The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) is collaborating with Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association (CINA) to revise cultural safety...More

CASN Website Redevelopment Project Request for Proposals (RFP) – Web Developer
UPDATE: The bidding period for this RFP closed at 2:00 p.m. EDT on April 19, 2024. Proposals received after that...More

CASN is pleased to share a series of presentations related to abortion care content in nursing education!
Health professional education plays a role in increasing access to abortion care, yet not all nurse practitioner (NP) or registered...More

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Special Edition: Planetary Health and Well-Being in Nursing Education
Deadline extended to April 15! Guest Co-Editors for the Special Edition: Dr. Barbara Astle, RN, PhD, FCAN, FAAN Dr. Lucie...More

CASN IEN Mentorship Program to Reduce Transition Stress and Support Nurse Retention
March 14, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) issued a statement today announcing...More

Entry-to-Practice Abortion Care Competencies for Undergraduate Nursing and Nurse Practitioner Education in Canada
In 2023 CASN received funding for a project titled “Fostering change in entry-to-practice education programs for nurses in Canada to...More

Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) 2024 Council Meeting
Dates: Monday, November 18, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. to...More

Embracing ChatGPT in Nursing Education and Practice
Date May 10th 2024 12:30 – 2:30 MST Description An inspiring webinar designed to empower nurse educators across various settings....More

Addressing Anti-Black Racism in Nursing Education
Honouring Black History Month 2024 CASN acknowledges the valuable contribution that Black nurses and Black nurse educators make to the...More

STATEMENT – CASN calls for respect and caring for all individuals and communities
January 9, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) acknowledges increasing violence and acts...More

Preparing the Next Generation of Nurses to Address Climate-Driven Infectious Disease
Synopsis The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) is pleased to announce a new project, funded by the Public...More

Simulation in Canadian Nursing Education
Purchase Your E-Book Copy Here! Purchase Your Print Copy on Amazon! This foundational overview of simulation for nurse educators addresses...More

CASN Releases New Strategic Plan and Identifies Changes Needed to Ensure Quality Nursing Education in the Future
November 29, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) issued a statement today announcing...More

STATEMENT – CASN apologizes to Indigenous Peoples of Canada for Colonial harms resulting from nursing education
December 11, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – We, the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN), wish to express our...More

CASN Strategic Plan 2023–2028
CASN Vision 2028 Reimagine and Revolutionize Excellence in Nursing Education Strategic Priority 1: Champion Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and...More

Indigenous Nursing Student and Faculty Survey Report, 2021-2022
CASN is pleased to present the Indigenous Nursing Student and Faculty Survey Report, 2021-2022. CASN supported this important project in...More

QANE-AFI Is Celebrating Its 10th Anniversary
The journal of the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing, Quality Advancement in Nursing Education – Avancées en formation infirmière...More

Registered Nurses Education in Canada Statistics, 2021–2022
The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) is pleased to present Registered Nurses Education in Canada Statistics, 2021–2022 —...More

CASN has moved
As of November 1, 2023, the National Office of the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing has relocated to 200-1...More

2023 CASN Award Winners
Congratulations to the 2023 CASN Award Winners Excellence in Nursing Education (TENURED) Excellence in Nursing Education (NON-TENURED) Nursing Research Excellence...More

The CASN Biennial Canadian Nursing Education Conference 2024
The 2024 CASN Biennial Canadian Nursing Education Conference is sold out. The waitlist has reached capacity and is now closed. ...More

Announcement re Recipients of CASN Research Grants
CASN is pleased to announce that Dr. Laura Vogelsang from the University of Lethbridge and Dr. Kathleen Lechasseur from Laval...More

WEBINAR: Integrating Virtual Reality into Undergraduate Nursing Curriculum: A Comprehensive Approach to Enhancing Education and Practice at the University of Manitoba
Ce webinaire est offert en anglais seulement. Description: The University of Manitoba’s College of Nursing VR program team is proud...More

CASN announces the release of “Promoting Anti-Racism in Nursing”
The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing is pleased to announce the release of “Promoting Anti-Racism in Nursing Education in...More

CASN Announces CART Abortion Care Nursing Education Project
May 18, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (“CASN”) issued a statement today announcing the...More

Our History
The mission of the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN or the Association) is, and has always been, to...More

Avancées en formation infirmières: comment évaluer des manuscrits de manière efficace et efficiente
En français seulement Description : Un atelier interactif conçu pour soutenir d’actuels et de nouveaux pairs réviseurs de manuscrits soumis...More

CASN Announces C$2.4 Million Health Canada Agreement for New Nurse Residency Program
April 25, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (“CASN”) issued a statement today announcing the...More

Digital Health in Nursing Education: Strategies for Integration
REGISTER June 1, 2:30-4pm EDT This interactive webinar will engage nurse educators in thinking about ways to incorporate digital health and nursing...More

A Conversation about Clinical Placements in Nursing Education
SOLD OUT Description This meeting is for nurse educators who are also engaged in the clinical placements process for undergraduate...More

Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) 2023 Council Meeting
Dates: Monday, November 13 and Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Location: Sandman Signature Ottawa Airport Hotel, 250 W Hunt Club Rd,...More

Revised Framework Announcement
February, 2023 CASN is pleased to announce the publication of the revised National Nursing Education Framework (Framework). The revised Framework...More

Woodend Clinical Education Research Grant
The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing is offering the Woodend Clinical Education Research Grant to fund a graduate...More

Developing a Canadian education strategy for nursing and genomics
Description: Given the scale and pace of genomics discoveries and the rise of precision healthcare, there are additional opportunities to...More

Information for Reviewers of Research Grant Submissions
CASN is developing a roster of reviewers who will assess submissions for research grants administered by CASN. Attached is a...More

FREE Workshop Series on Implementing the TRC Calls to Action in Nursing Education
Registration for the spring session is closed. Registration for the fall session will open in August 2023. The Canadian Institute...More

CASN and CINA release Indigenous Nursing Student and Faculty Survey Report, 2020-2021
December 20, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (“CASN”) and the Canadian Indigenous Nurses...More

Indigenous Nursing Student and Faculty Survey Report, 2020-2021
CASN is pleased to present the first Indigenous Nursing Student and Faculty Survey Report, 2020-2021. CASN supported this important project...More

Upcoming FREE Virtu-WIL Collection Webinar from CASN
Accessing and Implementing Free Virtual Simulations for Nursing Education: The Virtu-WIL Collection Virtu-WIL is a Canadian national project to develop...More

Post CASN Council 2022 Report
CASN thanks you for a wonderful 2022 Council meeting! CASN held its 2022 Virtual Council Meeting from November 21-22. The...More

CASN Releases Nurses Education in Canada Statistics Report 2020-2021
November 22, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (“CASN”) issued a statement today announcing its...More

Registered Nurses Education in Canada Statistics 2020-2021
The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) is pleased to present Registered Nurses Education in Canada Statistics, 2020–2021. This...More

Annual Pat Griffin Research Grants
The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) is offering one Pat Griffin Research Grant to support research that addresses...More

CASN to Host Anti-discriminatory Nursing Education Conference
October 12, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (“CASN”) issued a statement today announcing its...More

Survey: Virtual Simulation in Nursing Education: Canadian Survey Report Part II
The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) and researchers from Athabasca University and Nipissing University are conducting a survey to...More

CPHO Dr. Tam – Welcoming Video for Students of Nursing
Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO), Dr. Theresa Tam, is pleased to welcome new and incoming nursing students to the...More

CASN Launches Quality Nursing Education Insights Portal
June 20, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (“CASN”) issued a statement today announcing a...More

Introduction to the Planetary Health Education Framework (PHEF)
Description: This webinar introduces the Planetary Health Education Framework (PHEF) to Nurse Educators. The PHEF is a transdisciplinary effort that aims to guide...More

CASN Digital Health Forum
**Ce forum est offert en anglais seulement** Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST (Ontario/Quebec)...More

How Schools of Nursing in Canada Can Contribute to Achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
***Ce webinaire est offert en anglais seulement.*** Description: The 17 Sustainable Development Goals are an ambitious set of targets to...More

Quality National Nursing Insights – Information Sessions
English Information Session – Wednesday, September 21, 2022 – 11am-12pm ET French Information Session – Thursday, September 22, 2022 –...More

Quality Nursing Education National Insights
Introduction As the national voice for nursing education, research, and scholarship in Canada, the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing...More

Developing Public Health Nursing Competencies Through Virtual Simulation Games
Free Public Health Nursing Virtual Simulation Games The McMaster University School of Nursing, in collaboration with the University of Ottawa,...More

Virtual Simulation : An Educator’s Toolkit
CASN supported the development of a new open access etextbook https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/vlsvstoolkit/, developed as a resource to help educators and simulationists...More

Building Nursing Capacity in United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Canada Virtual Forum
Ce forum est offert en anglais seulement This Forum is offered in English only. Date: Thursday, May 12, 2022 Time:...More

Virtual Vendor Showcase
Les présentations des fournisseurs seront offertes en anglais seulement Dates: Wednesday, June 1, 2022 and Thursday, June 2, 2022 Time:...More

CASN Residency Program to Reduce Nursing Shortages
January 27, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (“CASN”) issued a statement today announcing a...More

Leadership, Management and Policy Virtual Forum
Ce forum est offert en anglais seulement Date: Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. EST (Ontario/Quebec)...More

Simulation Professional Development Virtual Forum
This event will be recorded and made available to registered participants after the event. Ce forum est offert en anglais...More

Registered Nurses Education in Canada Statistics 2019–2020
The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) is pleased to present Registered Nurses Education in Canada Statistics, 2019–2020 —...More

Announcement: Integration of Indigenous Nursing Student and Faculty Survey Questions into CASN’s 2020-2021 National Student and Faculty Survey
Each year, the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) invites schools of nursing to participate in its National Student...More

The ProNurse Project – Advancing Women’s Empowerment in Bangladesh
In 2014, CASN joined an initiative called the ProNurse project, which aims to improve the quality of gender-responsive education and...More

No Shortcuts – Caring for Quality Nurse Education
September 28, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (“CASN”) issued a statement today addressing the current state of health human resources in Canada,...More

Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing/Statement of Commitment/Anti-Indigenous Racism
Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing Statement of Commitment Anti-Indigenous Racism Delivered by: Dr. Cynthia Baker June 29, 2021 The...More