It’s no secret that working in and studying healthcare these days is challenging. Adding to this challenge is the isolation someone may experience when they feel like they don’t belong or are a part of the community.
Enter Gernique Dondji. She is a fourth-year nursing student who has dedicated herself to building community among Black nursing and health sciences students throughout her time at Queen’s. She spearheaded the formation of the Queen’s chapter of the Canadian Black Nursing Alliance (CBNA) which will host its first speaker event later this month.