2025 Pamoja Nursing School Primer
From August 18-20, 2025, the MBRACe team welcomed 13 Black nursing students from across Nova Scotia to Dalhousie University for the second annual Pamoja Nursing School Primer.
During the Primer, students had the opportunity to hear from guest speakers, engage in panel discussions, learn about resources available during their academic journey, and experience guided tours of the nursing simulation lab and four in-patient units at IWK Health.
A great opportunity for learning, socializing and networking, the Primer provided students with a comprehensive welcome to nursing education and the nursing profession.
Our thanks to all who participated and to our incredible MBRACe team for organizing another excellent event.
2025 Pamoja Nursing School Primer Schedule
Day ONe
9:00 - 9:45 Breakfast
9:45-10:00 Welcome
Crystal Watson MA, CTRS, PhD (c)
10:00-11:00 Words of Wisdom
Josephine Muxlow MSc, RN, CNS, CPMHN (c)
11:00-12:00 Black Nurse History
Courtney Oliver BScN, RN
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:45 Academic Connections
Akua Amankwah-Poku
Courtney Oliver BScN, RN
Dr. Keisha Jefferies PhD, RN
1:45-2:45 Student Panel
2:45-3:00 Evaluation
Day TWO
9:00 - 9:45 Breakfast
9:45-10:00 Karibu
10:00-11:00 Simulation & Interprofessional Education
Dr. Kelly Lackie BScN, MN, PhD, RN, CCSNE
11:00-12:00 Information Literacy
Dr. Robin Parker PhD, MLIS (Library)
Janice MacDonald Eddington (Writing Centre)
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:45 Clinical Chats
1:45-2:45 Circle
2:45-3:00 Evaluation
Day Three
9:00 - 9:45 Breakfast
9:45-10:00 Karibu
10:00-11:00 Transitions & Considerations
Maddie Gallant, BScN, RN, PhD (c)
11:00-12:00 Realities in the Profession
Elizabeth Nkrumah, BScN, RN, MN
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:45 Community Engagement
1:45-2:45 Closing Remarks
2:45-3:00 Evaluation
2025 Pamoja Nursing School Primer - Guided Tours
School of Nursing Simulation Centre Guided Tour
Paulina Carrasco Salazar BScN, MScN, PhD (c), RN
Information Session & IWK Clinical Tour
Abigail Corbin RM, MHM
