I am a Nurse Educator committed to creating engaging, student‑centered learning experiences. I teach nursing research with a strong focus on Indigenous ways of knowing, promoting culturally grounded approaches to inquiry and practice. My research explores nurses’ experiences with end‑of‑life care during pandemic restrictions and the emerging role of artificial intelligence in nursing education. As an educator, I strive to empower students to advocate for culturally safe care and to develop confidence in their own professional voice.

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My Nursing experiences and interests have focused on gerontological, inpatient surgical, and community health nursing. I have a deep interest in pharmacology, particularly in the treatment of autoimmune and rare diseases. I am also interested in research on teaching and learning and in implementing diverse strategies to assist students.

My research has focused on learning in nursing education, with particular emphasis on high-fidelity simulation. My work has also explored nursing workforce issues, including casualization of the nursing workforce and the integration of nurse collegians to strengthen frontline staffing and support healthcare delivery.  I am currently pursuing research that expands knowledge on nursing and the health and wellbeing of people in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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My research interests focus on enhancing the nursing student experience; I have published work related to student experiences of incivility in the clinical practice environment and the impacts of engaging in paid work while completing nursing studies. I have also done research which explores the experience of persons with autism and their families as well as the implementation of telehealth in applied behavioural analysis (ABA) program delivery. My teaching interests primarily include maternal/newborn nursing and pathophysiology.

My research has focused on mental health nursing, nursing education, and the nursing student experience, specifically on the use of standardized patients to augment clinical learning in mental health, and the experiences of nursing students who work while completing their undergraduate education.  I am currently involved in phase two of the nursing students who work study which has been expanded to include the perspectives of BScN and PN students across the province.

My research focuses on nursing education, professionalism, and fitness to practice, with a strong commitment to preparing nurses who are competent, confident, and compassionate. I am passionate about using innovative teaching strategies to enhance adult learners’ experiences and bridge the gap between theory and clinical practice. With a particular focus on care of older adults, I integrate evidence-based approaches and real-world clinical insight to cultivate nurses who are prepared to provide safe, high-quality care in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.

I am a Nurse Educator and Nurse Practitioner committed to advancing clinical excellence and evidence-informed practice. My career bridges frontline care and academic mentorship, where I support learners in developing critical thinking, ethical research skills, and patient-centered approaches. My research interests include Indigenous health, cardiovascular health, community-engaged scholarship, and the ethical and effective use of artificial intelligence among nursing students to enhance learning, clinical reasoning, and professional development.

I am a nurse educator with a background in medical-surgical and gerontological nursing.  I am currently pursuing research that focuses on health care providers’ experiences of providing end of life care during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

My clinical experience consists of surgical inpatient nursing and surgical nurse education with a focus on skill development and the development of evidence‑informed practice. My research work focuses on student fitness to practice and nurses’ experiences providing end‑of‑life care during the COVID‑19 pandemic visitor restrictions.

I have a background in community health nursing and a decade of experience in undergraduate nursing education. My research interests center on pedagogical methods and educational innovation in nursing, with particular emphasis on teaching strategies that enhance student engagement, learning outcomes, as well as preparedness for community-based and population-focused practice.

Dawn’s research explores how individual and environmental factors intersect to influence healthy aging, with a particular emphasis on rural and northern food security. Through a community-engaged approach, she hopes her research contributes to increased community resiliency and improved health equity.

My work focuses on advancing learning within nursing education and strengthening community health across Newfoundland and Labrador. My research examines innovative approaches to teaching and learning, with an emphasis on supporting the development of professionalism and strong clinical judgment among nursing students.  Increasingly, my work involves supporting community health initiatives, with particular attention to how nursing can promote the health and wellbeing of people and communities.

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I am committed to simulation-based education, student success, and advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism, across the undergraduate nursing curriculum. I have supported curriculum delivery, program development, and simulation leadership, teaching students from first through fourth year in both classroom and clinical settings. My student-centered, experiential approach centers relational practice and prepares graduates for safe, compassionate, competent care, using simulation and innovative strategies to strengthen clinical judgement, communication, and readiness to address health inequities in complex care environments.

I am a Nurse Instructor with 13 years of nursing experience across medicine, obstetrics, pediatrics, and community health. I am passionate about supporting undergraduate nursing students in labs and clinical settings, helping connect theory to practice. I completed my Master of Nursing in September 2025 with a dual focus in leadership and teaching. My graduate research explored simulation-based learning and innovative approaches to addressing clinical placement shortages in nursing education.

I am a Nursing Instructor with 21 years of diverse clinical experience across medicine, cardiac, palliative, and alternate level of care settings. I am dedicated to mentoring future nurses while fostering critical thinking, confidence, and safe, evidence-informed practice. I completed my Master of Nursing with a dual focus in teaching and leadership. My graduate research explored simulation in nursing education and its role in bridging the theory-to-practice gap for undergraduate nursing students.

My experience includes acute care nursing, care of older adults, and palliative care. Since 2018, I have taught across all years of the BScN program. My academic interests include interprofessional education and simulation-based learning. My research focuses on end-of-life care, nursing education, and the integration of nurse collegians to strengthen frontline staffing and enhance healthcare delivery.

I am a Nursing Instructor with a focus in clinical skills and laboratory teaching, particularly in medication safety and Mental Health practice. In my teaching, I aim to create supportive, hands-on learning environments that help students build confidence and competence in essential nursing skills. I also have a special interest in mental health support and treatment, emphasizing compassionate communication and holistic, person centered approaches to care. My goal is to prepare future nurses to think critically, practice safely, and provide high quality care across diverse healthcare settings.

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