Research Projects
Participate in Nursing Research
Faculty of Nursing researchers are advancing knowledge to strengthen health and care across communities. You’re invited to take part in current studies and help support evidence-informed nursing and better health outcomes.
Research Study Invitation: Nursing Recruitment Decision-Making in Newfoundland and Labrador
Researchers at Memorial University are conducting a study to understand and map the decision-making processes related to nursing recruitment in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL).
This study is looking to speak with two groups of participants:
- Leaders involved in nursing recruitment decision-making in NL
- Nurses who were recruited to work in NL in the last two years
Are you a leader involved in nursing recruitment decision-making in NL?
If you are responsible for decisions regarding the recruitment of RNs, LPNs, or NPs in Newfoundland and Labrador, you are invited to consider participating in this study.
Were you recruited to work as a nurse in NL in the last two years?
If you were recruited to work as a nurse (RN, LPN, or NP) in Newfoundland and Labrador within the past two years, you are invited to consider participating in this study.
Contact Information
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Robin D. Burry, RN, PhD
Faculty of Nursing, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Phone: 709-864-8112
Email: rdburry@mun.ca
If you have questions regarding your rights as a research participant, please contact the Health Research Ethics Authority at www.hrea.ca, (709) 864-8871 or info@hrea.ca.
Research Study Invitation: Internationally Educated Nurses’ Quality of Life in Newfoundland and Labrador
Researchers in the Faculty of Nursing at Memorial University are conducting a study exploring the self-perceived quality of life of Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) living in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL).
This study is looking to speak with the following group of participants:
- Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) currently living in Newfoundland and Labrador
Are you an Internationally Educated Nurse living in Newfoundland and Labrador?
If you are an Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) living in Newfoundland and Labrador, you are invited to participate in a research study titled: Exploring IENs’ Self-Perceived Quality of Life After Relocating to Newfoundland and Labrador.
This study is led by Faculty of Nursing researchers Peggy Rauman, Robin D. Burry, and Ruth Chandran and aims to better understand IENs’ experiences and quality of life after relocating to NL.
Participation involves a one-time interview that may be conducted virtually or in person, based on your preference.
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Contact Information
Principal Investigator:
Peggy Rauman
Faculty of Nursing, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Email: prauman@mun.ca
Phone: 709-728-0082
Research Study Invitation: Indigenous Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Perspectives
Researchers at Memorial University of Newfoundland are conducting a study to learn from the experiences and perspectives of Canadian Indigenous undergraduate nursing students (IUNS) across all Schools of Nursing in Newfoundland and Labrador.
This study is looking to speak with the following group of participants:
- Canadian Indigenous undergraduate nursing students (IUNS) studying in Newfoundland and Labrador
Are you a Canadian Indigenous undergraduate nursing student in Newfoundland and Labrador?
If you are a Canadian Indigenous undergraduate nursing student enrolled in a School of Nursing in Newfoundland and Labrador, you are invited to consider participating in a research study titled: Indigenous Undergraduate Nursing Students’ (IUNS) Perspectives Related to Non-Indigenous Undergraduate Nursing Students’ (Non-IUNS) Relationship with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action (TRC-CA): Giving Voice to Indigenous Students’ Research Priorities.
This study seeks to learn from your experiences and perspectives as an Indigenous nursing student about how future research should explore non-Indigenous nursing students’ knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes toward the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action (TRC-CA). Your voice will help guide the direction of future studies, ensuring that Indigenous students’ priorities shape the questions, themes, and approaches that are most important.
The study involves a one-time storytelling interview, approximately 60–90 minutes in length, conducted in a safe and supportive environment and guided by an Indigenous research team member. Sessions may be held virtually or in person, individually or in a small group, based on participant preference. Participation is completely voluntary.
Contact Information
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Hrag Yacoubian
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing
Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
Email: hyacoubian@mun.ca
A $10 gift card will be offered in appreciation of your time. Your voice is vital in preserving history and informing future nursing education and practice.
This research is supported by the Atlantic Region – Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (ARCASN).
The proposal for this research has been reviewed by the Interdisciplinary Committee on Ethics in Human Research (ICEHR) and found to be in compliance with Memorial University’s ethics policy. If you have concerns about the research or your rights as a participant, you may contact the ICEHR Chair at icehr@mun.ca or by telephone at (+1) 709-864-2861.
Research Study Invitation: Transition to Practice and Mental Well-Being of Registered Nurses
Researchers at Memorial University are conducting a quantitative study examining the transition to practice experiences and mental well-being of registered nurses in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) following the conclusion of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This study is looking to speak with the following group of participants:
- Registered nurses who transitioned to nursing practice in Newfoundland and Labrador on or after May 4, 2023
Are you a registered nurse who recently transitioned to practice?
If you are a registered nurse who transitioned to nursing practice on or after May 4, 2023, you are invited to consider participating in this study. Participation involves completing a one-time online survey that takes approximately 25 minutes and can be completed at a time that is convenient for you.
The survey will ask questions about your experience transitioning to nursing practice after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as your mental health and overall well-being.
This important project will inform the development of supportive resources for registered nurses transitioning to practice in Newfoundland and Labrador.
For more information and to access the survey, please visit:
https://mun.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b7ov4ixWc4uBWGq
Contact Information
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Robin D. Burry, RN, PhD
Faculty of Nursing, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Email: rdburry@mun.ca
If you have questions regarding your rights as a research participant, please contact the Health Research Ethics Authority at (709) 864-8871 or info@hrea.ca.
Research Study Invitation: Access to Diabetes Care and Support in Atlantic Canada
Researchers in the Faculty of Nursing at Memorial University are conducting a study exploring access to diabetes care and support across Atlantic Canada: The Intersection of Places, Perspectives, and Policies (3P Diabetes Access).
This study is looking to speak with three groups of participants:
- Adults living with diabetes
- Health care providers involved in diabetes care
- Policymakers involved in diabetes-related policies
Are you an adult living with diabetes?
Adults (18 years of age or older) living with Type 1, Type 2, or Gestational (pregnancy) diabetes who have access to email, can read, speak, and understand English, and are willing to discuss access to diabetes care and support are invited to participate.
Are you a health care provider involved in diabetes care?
Health care providers (e.g., endocrinologists, internists, family physicians, nurse practitioners, certified diabetes educators, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists) who provide care to individuals living with diabetes and are willing to share their perspectives on access to diabetes care and support are invited to participate.
Are you a policymaker involved in diabetes-related policies?
Policymakers—individuals involved with government or non-government agencies whose work impacts policies related to access to diabetes care and support—are invited to share their perspectives.
What does participation involve?
Through this study, we aim to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of adults living with diabetes, health care providers, and policymakers in the context of health-related policies in Atlantic Canada, specifically regarding access to diabetes care and support.
Participation involves a one-time interview lasting approximately 60 minutes, conducted either virtually (e.g., via Webex) or by telephone.
Contact Information
If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact:
Dr. Renee Crossman
crossman@mun.ca
709-864-4459 or 709-597-0994
Olivia Riley
Research Assistant
oriley@mun.ca
We invite you to download the recruitment posters above and help share this opportunity within your networks.