
Executive Director, Centre for Professional Development
Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream

Leasa Knechtel RN, BScN, MN
Executive Director, Centre for Professional Development
Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream
As Executive Director in the Centre for Professional Development, Leasa provides operational oversight and leadership for the Centre. Along with a small team of faculty & staff, Leasa designs, develops […]

Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream

Leslie Vincent
Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream
Leslie is an Assistant Professor in the Centre for Professional Development which offers continuing education programs for practicing nurses and nurse practitioners in all health care sectors. The Centre offers […]

Accepting Students
Professor
Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Care of Frail Older Adults

Martine Puts RN, PhD, FAAN, FCAN
Professor
Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Care of Frail Older Adults
My research focuses on improving health and well-being for older adults living with frailty and older adults living with cancer. Martine Puts PhD RN FAAN is a Professor at the […]

Accepting Students
Professor – Status only (Primary)
Mary Jo Haddad Nursing Chair in Child Health Research

Jennifer Stinson RN-EC, PhD, CPNP, FCAHS, FAAN
Professor – Status only (Primary)
Mary Jo Haddad Nursing Chair in Child Health Research
My research focuses on using information and communication technologies to improve the assessment and management of pain and other syptoms in children with chronic and life threatening health conditions Dr. […]

Accepting Students
Associate Dean, Academic
Professor
Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Pediatric Palliative Care

Kimberley Widger RN, PhD, FCAN, FAAN
Associate Dean, Academic
Professor
Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Pediatric Palliative Care
Dr. Widger’s program of research aims to identify, examine, and enhance the structures, processes, and outcomes of palliative care provided to children living with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Dr. […]

Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream

Sandra Merklinger RN, PhD
Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream
Reducing surgical risk and improving outcomes for babies born with a single ventricle is the basis for my research. Improvements are on the horizon for this vulnerable group who face […]

Professor

Linda Johnston PhD, FEANS, FCAHS, FAAN
Professor
Dr. Johnston’s primary research focus is on neonatal intensive care pain management and NICU health outcomes Professor Johnston is internationally recognized for her contributions to the field of nursing and […]

Professor

Sioban Nelson RN, PhD, FCAHS, FCAN, FAAN
Professor
I am a historian of nursing and health care Dr. Sioban Nelson a leading historian of nursing and health policy scholar. Her historical interests include transnational history and material culture […]

Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream
Undergraduate Coordinator, Year 2 (term)

Sarah Johnston RN, MN
Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream
Undergraduate Coordinator, Year 2 (term)
My scholarship is focused on novel approaches to teaching and learning in nursing education. Sarah Johnston completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at McMaster University and her Masters of […]

Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream

Joanne Louis NP, MN
Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream
Nurse educator in community health and determinants of health Joanne Louis is a Nurse Practitioner whose works with populations who been systemically and structurally oppressed. Her work at a community […]