Olivia Francisco
Nursing
It wasn’t until I worked on the oncology/palliative care unit at the Royal Victoria Hospital that I truly understood what it meant to be a nurse. Taking care of people in their most vulnerable moments with compassion, empathy, and while maintaining their dignity is what the profession is meant to accomplish. This award is very significant to me as it recognizes the therapeutic relationship between the nurse and the patient, the aspect of nursing that I am striving to perfect.
Jennifer Manitt Memorial Award
Fall 2023
Presented to a student who, during clinical performance, has demonstrated a high degree of empathy, compassion and a gentle bedside manner. This award was established in October 2018 in loving memory of Jennifer Manitt, a palliative care nurse.
