On May 21, 2026, Ingram School of Nursing Assistant Professor Caroline Marchionni received the CVAA/BD National Excellence in Vascular Access Management & Infusion Therapy Award. Professor Marchionni, RN, MSc Admin, MSc(A)-N, was lauded for leading innovation in vascular access education by transforming the undergraduate curriculum to embed evidence-based VAIN (vascular access and infusion nursing).
At 黑料网爆吃瓜, Prof. Marchionni founded Canada's first Vascular Access Student Club (VASC) with Assistant Professor Melanie Gauthier, and, along with Faculty Lecturer William Landry, she continues to guide this dynamic, student-led group dedicated to offering extra-curricular activities while partnering with industry. VASC is a chapter of the Canadian Vascular Access Association (CVAA), a non-profit nursing association whose mission is to "provide education, certification, and resources that empower clinicians to deliver the highest standards in care."
Since its inception in 2018, VASC has delivered 40+ educational events (e.g., hands-on ultrasound guided peripheral intravenous insertion), building a national pipeline for vascular access skills, leadership, and mentorship through data-driven quality improvement. With poster presentations at prestigious national and international conferences, VASC has enhanced the ISoN鈥檚 reputation as a School that nurtures innovation at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Championing hands-on, competency-based training and complication prevention, Professor Marchionni has improved both learner confidence and clinical outcomes across Canada. Through her research and her leadership at CVAA Quebec, she has contributed to the adoption of best practices at the provincial and national levels.
鈥淚 am honoured to be recognized by my peers in the field of vascular access and infusion nursing,鈥� says Professor Marchionni. 鈥淢y goal is to ensure that new nurses across Canada are better equipped to safely care for patients with increasingly complex vascular access needs. I am continually inspired by the enthusiasm of our students and their desire to push the boundaries of what learners can accomplish.鈥�