University of Alberta
Fellowship of Christian Nursing Students
As a club, we exist to connect nursing students with peers who share similar Christian values and beliefs.
We do this through regular meet-ups on and off campus, where we get to know each other, encourage one another, and discuss topics regarding faith and nursing. Our hope is that through this group, our members grow together to form friendships and mentorships, as well as find ways to support one another in their studies.
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact us, we would love to hear from you!
Email: ualbertaFCNS@gmail.com
FCNS Council Members
President
Dianne Ayran
Year: 3
Favorite Hobbies: Baking and singing along to Disney songs! :)
What field(s) of Nursing are you interested in? Rural, NICU, Cardiac! But I’m open to anything!
What are you most excited about this school year?: Meeting and connecting with everyone at our Events!! I am excited for this opportunity to grow in my faith and learn from Christian nurses. You are always welcome to email me at ayran@ualberta.ca
VP Events
Austyn Hamm
Year: 3
Hobbies: Working out, yoga & eating food
What fields of Nursing are you interested in? love love LOVE kids. I have been working with kids all my life so that is my dream; NICU, PICU, pediatric cardiology, pediatric medicine.
What are you most excited about this school year: I am excited to see my nursing skills & faith grow, I believe God will lead me on the right path. I hope to build a community of christian nurses, build a family & grow friendships.
Co-VP Discipleship
Amara Manning
Year: 3
Hobbies: Watercolour painting, and writing poetry (mostly about being an introvert!)
What fields of Nursing are you interested in? Palliative would be so incredible!
What are you most excited about this school year: I am so blessed-- I get so excited when I think about spending time praying together, encouraging each other, and growing in the word this year! I would love to get to know you this semester!
Co-VP Discipleship
Luba Istomina
Year: 2
Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family!
What fields of Nursing are you interested in? All of them! This is one of the main reasons I love nursing---the ability to simply switch units and so dramatically change routines and practice but still remain in the same profession.
What are you most excited about this school year?
Most excited to continue interacting with patients and building rapport---hands on learning is very challenging, but I feel like I am finally gaining confidence!
VP Communication
Jerica Mangaya
Year: 3
Hobbies: drinking London fog, bullet journaling, photography & being able to nap literally wherever whenever (especially after a Monday of patient research haha)
What field(s) of Nursing are you interested in? I don't have my heart set on anything yet, but I would love to work with all walks of life at some point throughout my career: ICU, OR, Labour & Delivery or Palliative Care would be amazing!
What are you most excited about this school year? I'm looking forward to learning something new everyday, being a part of this family and growing in my faith alongside all of you!