NANB New Brunswick PhD Nursing Scholarship

I became a nurse because I wanted to be there for people at their most vulnerable, to offer not only care, but empathy and dignity.  

I’m a nursing professor at the Université de Moncton and a PhD candidate at the University of New Brunswick. I teach with passion and purpose, making complex nursing care easier to understand, and students build the confidence, critical thinking, and leadership skills they need, not just at the bedside, but throughout their careers. I was deeply honored when my students named me Faculty Professor of the Year; it reminds me why I do this work. 

My research looks at how nurse staffing levels and team composition affect the care patients receive, and what happens when those resources fall short. I’m also interested in how clinical environments shape nursing student learning, and how we can better support their development. More recently, I’ve joined interdisciplinary teams exploring how artificial intelligence can improve healthcare delivery, from logistics to supporting patients and staff. 

Outside the university, I’m a dedicated volunteer and nonprofit owner, working to improve access to recreation and physical activity in my community. In 2023, I was honored to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for community service. 

I believe that nurses can have a big impact on the healthcare system. We can lead in research, politics, education, and clinical practice. And in those spaces, we can make a real difference in how healthcare is delivered and how people are cared for.