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Research in Nursing

Our research provides innovative knowledge to improve health outcomes at the population level. Faculty in the School of Nursing work collectively with community partners, clinicians and policymakers to develop timely solutions to real-world issues.

Key Research Areas
Vision and Mission
Journeys in Nursing
Celebrating our Researchers

Key research areas

Population specific research which includes a focus on Indigenous, immigrant, refugee and geriatrics
Chronic conditions management research including Alzheimer's, cancer, diabetes, and cardiac conditions
Health promotion and community health nursing
Health informatics, digital health, mental health, and social media
Equity, diversity, inclusion and indigeneity (EDII) , cultural competence and global health

Mental health and well-being, which includes substance use, addiction, etc.
Palliative care, which includes end-of-life care, death education
Leadership, organizational change and quality improvement
Education research (technology-enhanced learning, hybrid and blended learning, and interprofessional collaborative learning strategies)

Vision

Innovating for excellence in health, nursing education and nursing practice through collaborative high-quality scholarship and inquiry.

Mission

Create an environment that facilitates collaborative nursing- and health-related scholarship and research to benefit the health of individuals, families, communities and populations.

Journeys in Nursing Scholarship

This program provides a forum for nursing faculty to present their current and future plans for a diverse range of scholarly work, including teaching, practice and research.

It is an opportunity for faculty to connect with one another, to share ideas, plans and activities that will foster a supportive community of scholars in the School of Nursing. Journeys continues as an annual event that is well received and celebrated within the school.