Celebrating IENs – Your Success is Our Success! 
Join us as we celebrate YOU — our incredible Internationally Educated Nurses!

We are grateful for our guest speakers, keynote speaker Sangeeta Maharjan, Recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal and CARE Centre Alumni member, Mark Anthony Gravoso, also Recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal and President- Integrated Fil-Canadian Nurses Association (IFCNA) and honored guest speakers Dr. Leigh Chapman, Chief Nursing Officer of Canada and Dr. Karim Velji, Chief of Nursing and Professional Practice, Assistant Deputy Minister of Health

This special event is all about recognizing your hard work, dedication, and achievements. In addition to celebrating your success, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Learn more about Community Health Nursing
Explore current employment opportunities for RNs and RPNs at VHA
Connect, share, and be inspired by others in the IEN community
Come ready to celebrate, connect, and shine — this day is all about you!
Expect an encouraging, motivating, and fun atmosphere as we honour your journey and look forward to your next steps in nursing.