Events & Workshops
Translating Nursing Research into Practice in Newfoundland and Labrador
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. NDT (UTC -2:30)
Location: HSC 2956, Faculty of Nursing, Memorial University, St. John’s + Webex
Cost: Free
Register here:
https://mun.yul1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_56YxkVH7JwHYtvg
The JBI gLOCAL Solution Room is a week-long global initiative held from June 1–7, 2026 across more than 20 countries and languages, focused on advancing evidence-based healthcare by addressing challenges in translating evidence into practice.
Through coordinated local events around the world, clinicians, researchers, educators, students, policymakers and community partners come together to explore practical solutions for implementing evidence in real-world healthcare settings.
Hosted by JBI Memorial University Nursing for Evidence-Based Healthcare, this local hybrid Solution Room will feature nurse clinicians, researchers, educators and community partners discussing barriers, supports and practical strategies for translating research findings into practice across diverse healthcare settings in Newfoundland and Labrador.
This interactive session is designed to create space for grounded conversations about what works — and what does not — when implementing evidence in clinical and community care.
AboutJBI Memorial University Nursing for Evidence-Based Healthcare
JBI Memorial University Nursing for Evidence-Based Healthcare, housed within Memorial University’s Faculty of Nursing, is part of the global JBI Collaboration — an international network dedicated to advancing evidence-informed healthcare and improving health outcomes through the use of best evidence in practice.
Now marking more than a decade of collaboration with JBI, Memorial’s involvement in evidence-based healthcare has grown through the leadership and vision of faculty members committed to strengthening research translation, implementation science and knowledge exchange in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Centre was formally established in 2021 through the leadership of Dr. Alice Gaudine, whose work helped build Memorial’s connection with JBI and expand opportunities in evidence-based nursing. Former convenors Dr. Karen Parsons and Dr. Sandra Small also played important roles in the Centre’s development, supporting JBI training, collaboration and capacity-building among nursing researchers, students and clinical partners across the province.
Today, JBI Memorial University Nursing for Evidence-Based Healthcare continues to support evidence synthesis, implementation and knowledge translation initiatives that connect local nursing scholarship with global best practices and real-world healthcare improvement.
Who should attend?
- Nurses and nurse practitioners
- Clinicians and healthcare professionals
- Researchers and academics
- Students and educators
- Public health and quality improvement professionals
- Health innovators and policymakers
- Community and system partners interested in evidence-based healthcare
Program
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Arrival, Registration & Coffee/Tea
9:00 – 9:20 a.m.
Introduction to JBI
Dr. Joanne Smith-Young, Director, JBI Memorial
9:20 – 9:45 a.m.
Understanding nurses’ actual and potential contributions to virtual care practice in primary care
Crystal Vaughan, PhD (c) RN
9:45 – 10:10 a.m.
From Research to Action: The process of implementing the family care team nurse transition study findings into practice
Dr. Robin Devey-Burry
10:10 – 10:35 a.m.
Research to Practice: Using the cardiovascular assessment screening program (CASP) app for screening and management of risk factors for cardiovascular or vascular disease according to current clinical practice guidelines in Canada
Dr. Jill Bruneau
10:35 – 10:55 a.m.
Refreshment Break
10:55 – 11:20 a.m.
Implementing study findings to improve graduate nurses’ transition to practice: Barriers and supports
Dr. Robin Devey-Burry & Dr. Peggy Rauman
11:20 – 11:45 a.m.
The challenges of implementing research into practice
Dr. Kathleen Stevens
11:45 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Activating findings from people-focused hereditary cancer research through local communities and partnerships
Dr. Rebecca Puddester
12:10 – 12:35 p.m.
Disrupt, Translate, Transform: The evolution of nurse practitioner scope of practice in critical care
Jennifer Richard, MN NP & Kirk J. Dawe, MN NP
12:35 – 1:25 p.m.
Q&A Panel Discussion: Building meaningful connections with community partners to translate research findings into practice
Facilitated by Jennifer Richard, NP
Speaker Profiles
Dr. Joanne Smith-Young is a research coordinator in the Nursing Research Unit and Director of Memorial University’s JBI affiliated group. Her research includes autism and chronic disease management.
Crystal Vaughan, PhD (c) RN examines nurses’ roles in virtual primary care across Atlantic Canada. A former northern community nurse, she also represents the Canadian Family Practice Nurses Association. (1)-302x454.jpg)
Dr. Robin Devey-Burry is an RN and Assistant Professor at Memorial University’s Faculty of Nursing. Her research explores transitions to and between practices, mentorship, and supports for professional success.
Dr. Jill Bruneau is an Associate Professor and NP Coordinator. Her research focuses on cardiovascular health promotion, risk management, and healthcare access for vulnerable groups.
Dr. Peggy Rauman is an Assistant Professor at Memorial University. Her qualitative research focuses on healthcare policy, nursing leadership, and the lived experiences of internationally educated nurses.
Dr. Kathleen Stevens is a nursing professor and foot care expert whose work focuses on diabetes research, advocacy and evidence-informed practice.
Dr. Rebecca Puddester is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at Memorial University. Her research includes integrating genomics into oncology nursing to improve patient-centred hereditary cancer care.
Jennifer Richard, MN NP is a nurse practitioner and clinical assistant professor in Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine, as well as an award-winning critical care clinician advancing ICU practice, mentorship and leadership.
Kirk J. Dawe, MN NP is a critical care nurse practitioner, organ donation researcher, educator and advocate committed to practice transformation and advancing NP scope.
Registration
Registration is free and open to clinicians, academics, students, researchers and policymakers interested in evidence-based healthcare.
Register here:
https://mun.yul1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_56YxkVH7JwHYtvg
Questions?
For more information, contact:
Dr. Joanne Smith-Young
JBI Memorial University Nursing for Evidence-Based Healthcare
jsmithyo@mun.ca
WeResearch Webinar: Nursing Scope of Practice and Professional Collaboration
This WeResearch Webinar shares findings on the overlapping and distinct roles of primary care nurses in Canada. Presenters highlight a key gap in evidence related to the RPN/LPN role and discuss steps underway to strengthen role clarity and support effective team-based care.
Participants representing all areas of the health sector are invited to attend and engage in the discussion.
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m. NDT
Location: Online
Registration
Register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3rXXMelOT9G3vaUR7fGHig#/registration
Speaker Biographical Information
Dr. Monica McGraw, RN, MN, PhD, is a postdoctoral fellow at Memorial University of Newfoundland and a professor at the Université de Moncton. Her research focuses on optimizing nursing roles in primary care, with expertise in interprofessional collaboration, telehealth contexts, and integrating patient perspectives, while advancing full-scope practice across nursing designations, including registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and licensed practical nurses.
Dr. Julia Lukewich, RN, PhD, is a professor in the Faculty of Nursing at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Interim Associate Dean (Research). She leads a research program focused on improving the delivery of primary care by optimizing nurses within team-based models.
Dr. Suzanne Braithwaite is a registered nurse and assistant professor at Trent University. With over a decade of experience practicing in intra and interprofessional primary care teams, Dr. Braithwaite is a researcher in primary care nursing scope of practice. Her work examines how organizational structures shape RN and RPN roles, with a focus on team-based care, well child care, and workforce development.
Jen Calver (moderator) is a registered practical nurse and doctoral candidate in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University. Her work focuses on health workforce retention, role clarity, and healthcare services. She works with WeRPN to drive evidence and increase representation of RPN in research.