Nicole Lafreniere

RN, MN ~ Collaborative Simulation Educator ~ Lecturer

[CROSH @CROSH_CRSST]

New publication! Dr. Caroline Dignard (@CaroDignard) and her co-authors present 8 evidence-based recommendations for improving the mental health and wellbeing of Ontario mining workers.

Read the article ⬇️
https://t.co/U88UM1ArxQ

#mining #mentalhealth
@laurentianu
@ResearchLUL

[CROSH @CROSH_CRSST]

Free online health & safety conference! Registration is open for CROSHCon 2025: Research for Workers.

Health & safety professionals, students, and researchers will all benefit from the presentations with their clear, applicable take-home messages.

https://t.co/x7hWJgttKK

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

Wow. Ryan Reynolds wrote this beautiful tribute to his friend Michael J. Fox and now I’m crying:

“This man means a lot to me. And I know he means a lot to many of you…

⬇️

I know Michael J. Fox. Like, I know him pretty damn well. He’s funny. He’s warm. He’s handsome and intensely smart. He also falls a lot. Not just because he has Parkinson’s. He falls a lot because he’s unafraid to fly.

I met Mike 17 years ago. I’ve watched him raise the bar for purpose and passion. It’d be kinda lazy to simply characterize him as the greatest champion of Parkinson’s research on the planet. He’s someone who helped my dad, along with millions of others, feel less alone. It’d be kinda lazy to simply regard him as a movie star who shaped the lives of people all over the planet with a uniquely electric wit and self-aware charm. He’s the sum of these beautiful parts. And so many more.

Last year I watched Back to the Future with my 8-year-old daughter. It’s become her favourite film. And for now, that’s enough for me—and her. One more kid from one more generation sees what I saw.

I know how lucky I am to call Mike a friend. She still has no idea that I know him. I don’t need to teach my daughter the level of compassion Mike has mastered. Or teach her to tell stories the way Mike tells stories. I need to teach her that it’s OK to fall a lot.

It’s the absolute best way to know you’re flying.”

[Greater Sudbury Cubs @CubsNOJHL]

CUBS WIN! CUBS WIN!

FINAL: 4-1

TONIGHT’S ⭐️⭐️⭐️ OF THE GAME:

⭐️⭐️⭐️:
Mason Chitaroni (#83)
Greater Sudbury Cubs
G: 0 | A: 2

⭐️⭐️:
Kyle den Ouden (#17)
Espanola Paper Kings
G: 1 | A: 0

⭐️:
Oliver Smith (#67)
Greater Sudbury Cubs
G: 1 | A: 1

[Trung Phan @TrungTPhan]

Tracy Chapman — who hasn’t performed live in years — just sang “Fast Car” on stage with Luke Combs at the Grammy’s.

The backstory behind this collaboration is incredible.

Combs’ first favourite song ever was “Fast Car”. He covered it in early 2023 as a country version and the song hit #1 on country charts in July.

Chapman owns the song’s composition rights and became the first black female to top the Country chart as a sole writer.

What did she think of the cover?

Chapman told Billboard at the time: “I never expected to find myself on the country charts, but I’m honored to be there. I’m happy for Luke….and grateful that new fans have found and embraced ‘Fast Car.’”

Combs honored the original version, which he first listened to when his dad popped a cassette in the car.

“You want to just be mega respectful of the original song,” says the 33-year old country singer, per CMT. “That’s why in [my cover], it’s, ‘work in the market as a checkout girl.’ I didn’t change that…I really wanted to just do the original version of the song.”

Them performing it together tonight is perfection.

[HSNFoundation @HSNFoundation]

The Pediatric Ambulatory Care Unit at HSN has undergone a major transformation into a child-friendly, under-the-sea theme thanks to a generous gift to the NEO Kids Foundation from Nick and Janelle Foligno.

Read more: https://t.co/J1NdEJ6wmx

[Thoughts of Dog @dog_feelings]

surround yourself. with those who would flip your ear back for you. if it ever went inside out

[ClinSiminNursing @ClinSimNursing]

This mixed methods study compared eight hours of simulation to four hours of simulation related to student achievement, cognitive load, and mental well-being. https://t.co/EUQAOTmZjG

[CROSH @CROSH_CRSST]

This week, CROSH Director Dr. @sandradorman1 spoke with @CTVNewsNorthern about the impact of shift work on our health.

Learn some key takeaways by watching the interview online: https://t.co/xSKxLvttHU

#ShiftWork #HealthAndSafety

[Nipissing U Nursing @nursing_nu]

Passionate about simulation? Have a clinical background and simulation expertise? Work with us in our brand new Interprofessional Simulation Centre! https://t.co/XnfFP7jJWJ

[Nicole Lafreniere @nickytrahan]

Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! #MyTwitterAnniversary

[Nicole Lafreniere @nickytrahan]

@chantalkreviaz @rainemaida @night Just seen you and Raine in Sudbury and was in awe of your pure musical talent and love for one another. Thanks to you both for sharing your amazing talents.

[Brady Leavold @mentalhealthhky]

It took just a few short years to go from signed with the @TBLightning to homeless on the streets in Vancouver

[Nicole Lafreniere @nickytrahan]

Don’t be afraid to speak out or speak up. We are all human. I am always here to listen. #BellLetsTalk

[Nicole Harder (she/her) @hardern]

Psychological safety in simulation: Perspectives of nursing students a... https://t.co/N4stNVS5H7 Congrats Sufia, Lawrence & @DrDonnaMartin on this important work! @UM_RadyFHS @UofM_Nursing

[Nicole Lafreniere @nickytrahan]

@TJM_PlayByPlay @Groy02Carter @99Groy09 @tgeoffroy His billet family is really going to miss him. Wishing him all the luck and success back home.

[Nicole Lafreniere @nickytrahan]

Is it sad that I wish this was our every day news??

[Steve “Dangle” Glynn @Steve_Dangle]

So apparently 20 ostriches escaped an enclosure in a small Alberta town of like 8,500 people and this happened.

I know there’s no winning in this situation but this dude really thought he was just gonna grab the ostrich through the car window. Even if it worked - THEN WHAT?!?

[Stacy Allarie @StacyAllarie]

Shoppers on long lake road just restocked their shelves with children’s Tylenol for those on the hunt.

[Toronto Maple Leafs @MapleLeafs]

Statement from Maple Leafs President and Alternate Governor Brendan Shanahan on the passing of Börje Salming:

[Andrew Petrosoniak @petrosoniak]

Clinical event debriefing may be the most under utilized yet highly effective management technique we have in medicine.

It's time to consider debriefing like any other treatment. The added value is a positive impact on both patients and clinicians.

https://t.co/uxGpYSJoMv