2026–27 Faculty of Nursing Academic Series

The Faculty of Nursing Academic Series brings together faculty, researchers, graduate students and the wider health-care community to share new knowledge and explore the questions shaping nursing and health care.

As the Faculty marks 60 years of nursing education at Memorial, the 2026–27 series highlights research on patient well-being, virtual nursing practice, internationally educated nurses, research methods, culturally responsive education and clinical deterioration.

All seminars are free and begin at noon Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) online via Webex. The Nov. 20 seminar is also offered in person in Room 2956.

Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 | noon NST

Psychological Distress and Predictors of Anxiety and Depression in New Hemodialysis Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Presenter: Dr. Abubaker Hamed
Format: Online via Webex

Watch the Sept. 16 recording

Friday, Oct. 16, 2026 | noon NST

Understanding Virtual Nursing Practice in Primary Care: Implications, Recommendations and Next Steps From a Multiple Case Study

Presenter: Crystal Vaughan, RN, MN, PhD candidate
Format: Online via Webex

Watch the Oct. 16 recording

Friday, Nov. 20, 2026 | noon NST

Experiences of Workplace Integration Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Internationally Educated Nurses (CALD-IENs) in Newfoundland and Labrador

Presenters: Dr. Esther Monari and Dr. Ahtisham Younas
Format: Hybrid, in person in Room 2956 and online via Webex

Register for Nov. 20

Friday, Jan. 22, 2027 | noon NST

Whose Voice Counts? Power Dynamics Across Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Research

Presenters: Dr. Daisy Baldwin and Dr. Ahtisham Younas
Format: Online via Webex

Register for Jan. 22

Friday, Feb. 19, 2027 | noon NST

Exploring Nursing Students’ Experiences and Preparedness in Caring for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations: A Mixed-Methods Study

Presenters: Dr. Chantille Isler and Dr. Daisy Baldwin
Format: Online via Webex

Register for Feb. 19

Friday, March 19, 2027 | noon NST

Nursing Situation Awareness in Medical Ward Clinical Deterioration: An Interpretive Description Study

Presenter: Ahmad Deeb, RN, MSN, PhD candidate
Format: Online via Webex

Register for March 19

Graduate Student Presentations and Milestones

Alongside the Academic Series, join us in celebrating the work of our graduate students. Two Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) practicum students will share their projects this November as they prepare to complete their programs in December and convocate in May 2027. Two doctoral defences will follow in early December.

MScN Practicum Student PresentationFriday, Nov. 13, 2026 | 2–2:30 p.m. NST

Development of a Standardized Clinical Instructor Manual for the Practical Nursing Program at Algonquin College

Presenter: Norielynn Baldoza
Supervisor: Dr. Chantille Isler
Format: Online via Webex

Join the Nov. 13 presentation

MScN Practicum Student PresentationMonday, Nov. 16, 2026 | 11–11:30 a.m. NST

Nurse-Led Comprehensive Orientation Guide for Novice Hemodialysis Nurses Within Nova Scotia Health Authority

Presenter: Maria Power
Supervisor: Dr. Hrag Yacobian
Format: Online via Webex

Join the Nov. 16 presentation

PhD DefenceWednesday, Dec. 2, 2026 | 1–4 p.m. NST

Contributions of Canadian Undergraduate Nursing Education to Primary Care Nursing Career Development Among Baccalaureate Students: A Multi-Method Study

Candidate: Deanne Curnew
Supervisor: Dr. Julia Lukewich
Format: Online via Webex
Access: Link to be shared at a later date

PhD DefenceThursday, Dec. 3, 2026 | 1–4 p.m. NST

Understanding Nurses’ Actual and Potential Contributions to Virtual Practice in Primary Care: A Multi-Methods Study

Candidate: Crystal Vaughan, RN, MN
Access: Link to be shared at a later date

Crystal also presented her research in the Academic Series on Oct. 16.