Lifetime and Honourary Members

Lifetime Members

Lifetime membership is bestowed upon former CNSA members who have made an outstanding contribution to CNSA as a member of CNSA. The following individuals have distinguished themselves by dedicating themselves and their talents to CNSA.

 

Danielle Radchenko

Awarded: 2010

School: University of Alberta

An agent of innovation, Danielle's vision and leadership skills moved her position as National Career and Leadership Development Officer towards a permanent position on the Board of Directors. Her tireless efforts on behalf of the CNSA are furthermore appreciated because of her work to promote the first ever National Nursing Students' Week. Danielle increased awareness among nursing students of what CNSA does and how nursing students fit into the healthcare system.

Barbara Davies

Awarded: 2010

School: Laurentian University

As the Director of Membership Services for the 2008-2009 term, Barbara was instrumental in increasing bilingual involvement in CNSA. Most notably, Barbara recruited involvement among both the anglophone and francophone nursing programs at Laurentian University. Barbara furthermore served as a guide and resource for students planning the 2009 Ontario Regional Conference.

Chelsea Albo

Awarded: 2010

The CNSA appreciates Chelsea for her notable commitment to recruitment of new Chapter schools in western Canada as past-Western Regional Director. Following a resignation, she fearlessly led both her and the Prairies region for several months. Not only is Chelsea a strong leader but a strong political and environmental activist and an incredible force for moving forward CNSA objectives.

Alana Reeves

Awarded: 2010

School: University of Prince Edward Island

Alana contributed to the CNSA as the 2008-2009 Registration and Logistics Coordinator on the National Conference Planning Committee. She played an important role in fostering team cohesiveness among the committee and ensuring the that the conference was a positive experience for all registrants.

Heather Dickie

Awarded: 2010

School: University of Prince Edward Island

As 2008-2009 National Conference Director, Heather led the University of Prince Edward Island to host one of the largest and most successful National Conferences to-date. She furthermore contributed as an incredible resource for future National Conference Directors. Her charisma and undying pursuit of excellence is truly an asset to the CNSA.

Chrissy Lefkimmiatis

Awarded: 2010

School: Nipissing University

Chrissy served the 2008-2009 term, at times, as both the Vice President and Director of Communications, after serving a term as Ontario Regional Director. As a strong and positive presence for CNSA, Chrissy's attention to detail facilitated many improvements to the governing documents and her outgoing nature helped portray CNSA as an outstanding association to external stakeholders.

Patricia Farkas

Awarded: 2010

School: University of Manitoba

After serving as Official Delegate, Patricia took on the role of National Conference Director as the University of Manitoba hosted the 2008 National Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her hard work, dedication, and undying optimism played a key role in making the conference a huge success.

Robert Fraser

Awarded: 2010

School: Ryerson University

Robert served as the Ryerson University Official Delegate and is currently a Masters in Nursing student at the University of Toronto. Considered a staple presence at National Conference even as a Continuing Member, his passion and support for the CNSA is exemplified by his commitment to inclusiveness and encouragement of all nursing students. He runs a website called “Nursing Ideas" (www.nursingideas.ca) where nursing students and professionals can share ideas to improve healthcare and inspire one another.

Jonathon Bahrychuk

Awarded: 2009
Jonathan has played an important advisory role in the past two National Conferences despite no longer being an ordinary member of the Association. He sustains his continuing member status annually and has contributed greatly to the successes of the National Conference and the CNSA.

Patrick Landreville

Awarded: 2009
Patrick was both an associate and official delegate in his time with the CNSA. Since then he has been a participant and volunteer at the last two National Conferences despite no longer being an ordinary member of the Association. He continues to promote the aims of CNSA and volunteers his time to the regional and national conferences annually as a continuing member.

Jody Green

Awarded: 2009
School: University of Prince Edward Island
Jody is a past Atlantic Regional Conference Director of the Association. She held the first Regional Conference in PEI and assisted the NCPC with their bid for National Conference.

Jaclyn DesRoches

Awarded: 2009
School: University of Prince Edward Island
Jaclyn is a past Atlantic Regional Director of the Association. She was instrumental in assisting to host the first Regional Conference at UPEI and encouraged the NCPC to host the bid for Nationals. Her contributions to the region were not forgotten.

Angela Strand

Awarded: 2006
School: Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan
Angela was the Conference Director for the 2003 conference in Saskatoon.  After graduation she went on to become the Resource officer for 3 years.

John Maddigan

Awarded: 2004
School: Trent University / Fleming College
John was the president for two terms, from 2002-2004. He was key in maintaining the CNSA’s partnership with the Canadian Nurses’ Association, including the development of the student internship program.

Dr. Lesley Young-Lewis RN

Awarded: 2003

Caroline Rivest

Awarded: 2003
School: McGill University
Caroline was Quebec Regional Director in 2001-2002. During her tenure as Quebec regional she encouraged and coordinated Universite de Montreal joining CNSA. Caroline also went above and beyond her duties as Quebec Regional Director, spending many, many hours providing translations of numerous documents so that CNSA could better serve our French speaking members.

Allison Meiwald

Awarded: 2003
School: Western Regional School of Nursing, NFLD
Allison served two years on the board of directors in 2001-2002 as the secretary of the CNSA, and in 2002-2003 as the Vice-President/Education and Research Director. In her role as the Vice-President/Education and Research Director she coordinated the introduction of three new awards for CNSA.

Jeff Boal

Awarded: 2002
School: University of Toronto
Jeff was president in 1999/2000 and was the driving force behind the extremely successful recuitment video long past his role as president ended.

Jeff Baine

Awarded: 2002
School: Dalhousie University
Jeff was communications director on the board of director in 1986-87. He returned to CNSA for 1998-2001 to act as the resource officer for CNSA.

Christopher Kebbel

Awarded: 2000
School: University of Toronto, Ontario
Chris was communications director on the board of directors in 1997-1998. He chaired the committee that saw the establishment of CNSA's website, and coordinated major changes in the bylaws of CNSA. Chris was the resource officer from 2000-2003

Zahir Hirji

Awarded: 1997
School: McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
Zahir was vice-president/education research director 1995/96, 1996/97 and he returned to the board of directors in the fall of 1997 after he graduated to fill the vacancy and complete the role. Zahir was responsible for the creation of the Outpost/International placement awards.

Steve Cairnes

Awarded: 1996
School: McMaster University
Steve Cairnes was the education/research director in 1993/94 he went on to serve as resource person from 1994-1997.

Daniel Scott

Awarded: 1992

Luc Therrien

Awarded: 1988
School: University of Montreal

Barb Kelner (nee Dalby)

Awarded: 1981

 

Honourary Members

Honourary membership is bestowed upon individuals who have never been a member of CNSA/AEIC, but have made a significant contribution to the organization.

 

Sarah Anderson

Awarded: 2010

Sarah served as the first ever paid Administrative Officer for CNSA. She helped the Association improve its financial practices and regularly contributed to association projects above and beyond her calling. Sarah's guidance and support undoubtedly propelled the Association forward and enabled the type of work it is capable of conducting today.

Dr. Pat Griffin

Awarded: 2009

Dr. Griffin was the Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) for many years and was a tremendous supporter of CNSA. She was also instrumental in establishing the strong and productive relationship that we share with CASN. Her appreciation for students and her willingness to work with them to enhance their leadership abilities have continued to resonate with our members.

Judy Boychuk Duchscher, RN, BScN, MN

Awarded: 2004

Judy has dedicated her post-graduate studies to the transition from student nurse to graduate nurse. She is on the faculty of NEPS-SIAST and is passionate about her students and their endeavours. She was a major supporter, as well as key note speaker, of the 2003 CNSA National Conference in Saskatoon. At present, Judy is a doctoral candidate at the University of Alberta where she is continuing her research of the transitional role of the student nurse.

Wendy McBride

Awarded: 1998

Executive Director of The Canadian Association of University Schools of Nursing (CAUSN)

Beatrice Mullington

Awarded: 1998

Policy consultant, The Canadian Nurses Association

Penny Ericson

Awarded: 1996

Dean of the Faculty of Nursing

University of New Brunswick

Karran Thorpe

Awarded: 1996

Assistant Professor,

School of Nursing, University of Lethbridge

Dr Una Ridley

Awarded: 1993

Former Dean of Nursing

University of Lethbridge

Dr. Helen Musseilem 

Awarded: 1992

Karl Allison

Awarded: 1984

Johnson and Johnson Corp.

Dr. Josephine Flaherty

Awarded: 1984

 

 

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