Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing
The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) represents nursing education, research and scholarship in Canada with the goal of leading nurse education and nursing scholarship in the interest of healthier Canadians.
Award for Excellence in Nursing Research – recognizing individual accomplishments in research.
Kelly Metcalfe, RN, PhD; awarded in 2014
Linda McGillis Hall, RN, PhD, FAAN, FCAHS; awarded in 2011
Diane Doran, RN, PhD; awarded in 2000
Pat Griffin Scholar Award – recognizes an established scholar with a strong program of research in nursing, and supporting inquiry, mentorship and dissemination.
Linda McGillis Hall, RN, PhD, FAAN, FCAHS; awarded in 2017
Ethel Johns Award – named for the Founding Director of the first university nursing program in Canada, this award recognizes distinguished service to nursing education.
Sioban Nelson, RN, PhD, FAAN, FCAHS; awarded in 2019
Gail Donner, RN, PhD; awarded in 2010
Nursing Education Non-Tenure – recognizing the contributions and accomplishments of those who represent the highest standards in professional nursing education
Elizabeth Burcher; awarded in 2009