Thank you for participating in CASN’s 2025 Council Meeting!
Your participation is key to shaping the future of nursing education.
CASN’s 2025 Council Meeting took place on November 17–18 as an in-person event co-chaired by CASN President-Elect Rani Srivastava and CASN Executive Director Jean Daniel Jacob. We were honoured to begin the meeting with a song and blessing from Grandmother Irene Compton of the Minwaashin Lodge.
During the Annual General meeting portion of the Council meeting, we shared key updates on CASN’s operations and finances, along with highlights of this year’s activities supporting our strategic plan. We were privileged to host an outstanding lineup of presenters and speakers who addressed critical topics in nursing education, sparking meaningful discussions and reflections among participants from across the country.
During the CASN Awards ceremony, we celebrated colleagues for their exceptional contributions to nursing education. The results of the 2025–26 elections for CASN’s Board of Directors, Awards and Nomination Committee, and Accreditation Bureau were announced.
CASN extends sincere thanks to our event sponsors, and the generous donors and bidders of the Pat Griffin Silent Auction, which raised $3,487 in support of nursing education research. Finally, we thank the 134 attendees who joined us in person during this pivotal time for nursing education.
For a full recap of the event, please see the Summary of Events.
Summary of Events
Day 1 Summary
Annual General Meeting
Words of welcome
- Rani Srivastava, CASN President-Elect
- Jean Daniel Jacob, CASN Executive Director (ED)
Indigenous blessing
- Grandmother Irene Compton
Call to order
- Rani Srivastava, President-Elect
- Jean Daniel Jacob, ED
Treasurer’s report
- Veronika Williams, Nipissing University
Auditor’s report
- Rosanne Sabourin, Welch LLP
Appointment of auditor
President’s report
- Rani Srivastava, President-Elect
Executive Director’s report
National Student and Faculty Survey results
- Jessica Pearce Lamothe, CASN
Indigenous Student and Faculty Survey results
- Marilee Nowgesic, Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association
Awards and Nomination Committee report and Elections results
- Heather Sweet, Chief Electoral Officer
Announcement of run-off election result
- Heather Sweet, Chief Electoral Officer
Wrap-up and closing of the Annual General Meeting
Trends in Nursing Education Presentations
QANE-AFI and Trends in Knowledge Development and Publication
- Jacinthe Pepin, Université de Montréal
- Susan Duncan, University of Victoria
Pre-recorded message from Leigh Chapman, Chief Nursing Officer of Canada
Frank Conversations: Empowering Students to Challenge Broken Systems While Nurturing Their Passion for the Nursing Profession
- Kim McMillan, University of Ottawa
Awards and recognition event
- Rani Srivastava, President-Elect
- Jean Daniel Jacob, ED
Award winners
- Excellence in Nursing Education (Permanent/Tenure-Track/Tenured/Term) Award:
- Debbie Rickeard, University of Windsor
- Excellence in Nursing Education (Simulation/Lab/Clinical Teaching) Award:
- Heidi Dodenberg, University of Northern British Columbia
- Nursing Research Excellence Award:
- Shannon MacDonald, University of Alberta
- Academic Administrative Excellence Award:
- Catherine Laing, University of Calgary
- Wendy McBride Award for Accreditation Reviewer Excellence:
- Josée Bonneau, McGill University
- Ethel Johns Award:
- Sandy DeLuca, Fanshawe College
Recipients of CASN research grants
- Pat Griffin Research Grant
- Recipient:
- Julia Hews-Girard, University of Calgary (Principal Investigator)
- Co-investigators: Kirnvir Dhaliwal, Tyler Burley, Fadumo Robinson, Lira Yun
- Woodend Clinical Education Research Grant
- Recipient:
- Salwa Musa, University of Alberta
2025 CNEI Fellows Induction Ceremony
- Fellows:
- Lorelli Nowell, University of Calgary
- Sheila Blackstock, Thompson Rivers University
Networking reception
Day 2 Summary
Words of welcome
- Jean Daniel Jacob, ED
Jean Daniel Jacob welcomed attendees and acknowledged the unceded territory of the Algonquin people. He highlighted the integration of the undergraduate and graduate forums this year, recognizing the overlap in faculty roles and educational themes. He also thanked the planning committee and CASN staff for organizing the event.
Undergraduate and Graduate Education Forum
Sustaining Nursing Education in Changing Health Care Landscapes
Welcome from the chairs of the Undergraduate and Graduate Education Committees
- Nicole Harder, University of Manitoba
- Nancy Carter, McMaster University
Keynote panel
Sustaining Nursing Education Through AI-Enhanced Virtual Simulation and Virtual Reality
- Jane Tyerman, University of Ottawa
- Marian Luctkar-Flude, Queen’s University
- Lillian Alberry, Trent University
Keynote presentation
The Pamoja Nursing Program: An Evidence Informed Nursing Education Initiative Designed to Enhance Belonging and Success for Black Nursing Students in Nova Scotia
- Keisha Jefferies, Dalhousie University
Group discussion
Participants discussed key take-aways from the morning presentations and how they could be applied to nursing education and leadership. Notes were collected to inform future CASN initiatives.
Spotlight on Success presentations
- Moderators:
- Nicole Harder
- Nancy Carter
- Topic 1
Preliminary Findings on Strategies and Recommendations to Support Nursing Students With Physical Disability in Clinical Placements
- Jennifer Webber, Lakehead University
- Topic 2
Trauma-Informed Teaching for Student Wellness in High-Stakes Learning Environments
- Barbara Rose-Lovett, University of Manitoba
- Topic 3
Learning, Leveraging, and Leading: Developing Digital Health Competence in Nursing Education
- Meagan Ryan, St. Francis Xavier University
- Topic 4
Learning and Unlearning Together: Creating an Indigenous Health, Healing, and Wellness Course
- Erica (Samms) Hurley, Memorial University of Newfoundland
- Topic 5
Best Practices in Undergraduate Nursing Student Clinical Practice Skills Evaluations
- Kateryna Metersky, Toronto Metropolitan University
Wrap-up and conclusion of the Undergraduate and Graduate Education Forum
- Nancy Carter, Nicole Harder, Jean Daniel Jacob
The forum concluded with thanks to all speakers, moderators, and participants. The collaborative discussions and presentations were recognized as valuable contributions to advancing nursing education across Canada.
2025 Council Wrap-Up
Introduction of new members of Board of Directors, Accreditation Bureau, Awards & Nominations Committee, and CASN Accreditation Bureau (CAB)
CASN Board of Directors
- President:
- Suzanne Harrison, Université de Moncton
- President-Elect:
- Rani Srivastava, Thompson Rivers University
- Treasurer:
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- Veronika Williams, Nipissing University
- Western–Northwestern Region:
- Heather Bensler, University of Calgary
- Leslie (Kim) Daly, University of Victoria
- Tess Kroeker, Douglas College
- Ontario Region:
- Ramesh Venkatesa Perumal, York University
- Sandra Filice, Humber Polytechnic
- Debbie Sheppard-LeMoine, University of Windsor
- Québec Region:
- Marjolaine Héon, Université de Montréal
- Myriam Gauthier, Université Laval
- Atlantic Region:
- Ruth Martin-Misener, Dalhousie University
- Colleen Maykut, St. Francis Xavier University
- Indigenous Faculty Representative:
- Leanne Kelly, University of Victoria
- Public Representative:
- Chris Rutherford, Low Murchison Radnoff LLP
- Student Representative:
- Luigi Imbrogno, Canadian Nursing Students’ Association
- CASN Executive Director:
CASN Accreditation Bureau
- BScN Faculty Representatives:
- Sylvie Larocque, Laurentian University (Co-Chair)
- Jo-Ann MacDonald, University of Prince Edward Island (Co-Chair)
- Patricia Bourrier, Université de Saint-Boniface
- Caroline Gibbons, Université de Moncton
- Heather Thomson, University of Toronto
- Non-faculty Representatives
- Student Representative: Ryan Chan
- Community Representative: Rishita Peterson
CASN Awards & Nominations Committee
- Nassim Adhami, University of British Columbia (Western–Northwestern)
- Karen Furlong, University of New Brunswick (Atlantic)
- Lynn Martin, McMaster University (Ontario)
- Mélanie Lavoie-Tremblay, Université de Montréal (Québec)
- Heather Sweet, University of Windsor (Chief Electoral Officer)
Thank-you to outgoing board members, Accreditation Bureau members and Awards & Nominations Committee members
- Rani Srivastava, President-Elect
- Jean Daniel Jacob, ED
- Outgoing members:
- Awards & Nominations Committee:
- Caroline Sanders (Western–Northwestern)
- Esther Monari (Atlantic)
- Accreditation Bureau:
- Annie Chevrier
- Ruth Schofield
- Board of Directors:
- Alice Gaudine (Past-President)
- Sheila Blackstock (Indigenous Faculty Representative)
- Robin Devey-Burry (Atlantic)
- Cheryl Pollard (Western–Northwestern)
- Erna Snelgrove-Clarke (Ontario)
- June Raymond (Ontario)
Closing remarks
- Rani Srivastava, President-Elect
- Jean Daniel Jacob, ED
Final thanks were extended to all participants, speakers, and organizers for their contributions to the 2025 Council Meeting.
Photo Gallery
Check out the 2025 Council photo gallery for snapshots of the event presentations and activities.
