Convocation 2020: Don Morales, MN

I’ve chosen AU because of the flexibility and asynchronous nature of the courses. This component allowed me to practice my profession and pursue higher education right at home. AU had also been recommended by my colleagues in the industry (nursing/health care). Lastly, I’ve chosen AU because of its remarkable and trailblazing history in offering distance and now, virtual education in Canada.

My journey has been supported by the love and patience of my wife and son. My colleagues in the nursing/health care industry also pushed me forward to seek this opportunity for higher education. Support had also come from Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Nursing. Lastly, my friends and family have also been there for me.

My favourite memory is being able to collaborate remotely and work with a team to create a draft for a prospective virtual tool that will support fall prevention in the LTC across Canada.

An AU degree has accorded me the opportunity to seek for supervisory/management position. I am currently an interim program head for the Critical Care Nursing program, Diabetes Education program, Orientation to Nursing in Canada for internationally educated nurses (IENs), and the IEN assessment Centre, and Nursing Re-entry program.

In 2017, we celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary and church wedding. A year prior to that involved planning comprehensively. For almost a year, working with AU courses and the flexibility it provided allowed us to plan and prepare for the wedding while doing the courses.

bright and endless. It had opened doors and will continue to open doors for myself and advocacy.

I’m in deep gratitude to all the professors, faculty, and staff of AU. You will continue to change lives for the better.