The Instructional Resource Centre (IRC) provides a safe learning environment where students at all levels can gain confidence and experience in performing essential nursing competencies through simulated learning experiences.

The IRC lab rooms simulate the hospital and clinic environments.

Learning Labs

Learning labs are focused on the full continuum of nursing care including maternity, newborn, pediatric and adult simulated clients. Located on the first, ninth, and basement floors of the Centre for Nursing Studies, the IRC is comprised of eight clinical lab rooms and 10 health assessment examination rooms.

Topics include:

The client interview	Health assessment
Medication administration	Care of medical and surgical simulated patients
Labour and delivery simulation	Newborn care and assessment
Community disaster management	Code blue workshop
Foot care courses	Peri-operative care simulations

 

Bookings

Students can book the IRC learning labs in the evenings and on weekends when peer tutors are available to provide assistance and remediation. Students can also also sign out and borrow some practice equipment such as stethoscopes and blood pressure cuffs.

Simulators

In addition, the IRC has modern task trainers such as the Chester Chest models (for teaching about central lines, subcutaneous access ports, and PICC lines) and IV arms (for IV initiation and blood collection).

We also have electronic blood pressure and pulse-monitoring arms. There are several task trainers and models for teaching skills, such as; catheterization, nasogastric tube insertion, and wound care.

The IRC  low-fidelity mannequins are culturally diverse and represent the lifespan, which includes 20 adults, three geriatric adults, three pediatric, and 15 newborn mannequins.

Simulation Program

Vision: 

Aligning with the mission, vision, values, and goals of the Centre for Nursing Studies and excellence in health care education and delivery, the vision of the simulation program is:

Innovative delivery of high-quality simulated clinical experiences, inclusive of respect, diversity, professionalism, collaboration, partnership, and scholarship. Seeking practice excellence by learning through reflection, fostering safety, and bridging theory to practice.

Advanced Simulators:

There are two multi-purpose rooms and three simulation rooms equipped with state-of-the-art medium and high-fidelity simulators. The medium and high-fidelity simulators provide real-time, realistic physiological responses to student interaction. The CNS has three adult high-fidelity simulators, one of which is a high-fidelity birthing simulator with an accompanying newborn simulator. There are 10 medium-fidelity simulators, two high-fidelity pediatric simulators, and two advanced newborn simulators. All simulators are used in all our nursing programs.

 

 

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Anstey, Allan   B.N., M.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Emergency Nursing, Inter-professional Education and Collaborative Practice	Room: 1014	Tel: 709-777-8185
Baggs, Renay   B.N., M.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Medical-Surgical Nursing, Emergency Nursing, Long-Term Care, Outpatients, Nursing Simulation	Room: 1016	Tel: 709-777-6219
Barker, Nikita Areas of Expertise/Research: Maternal-Child Nursing ( Labor & Delivery, Obstetrics & Gynecology)	Room: 911	Tel: 709-777-7194
Barron, Andrea   B.N., M.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Medical-Surgical Nursing, Oncology, Therapeutic Communication, Professionalism	Room: 1124	Tel: 709-777-8148
Bonia, Alice B.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Nursing Concepts	Room: 210	Tel: 709-777-8624
Budden, Florence   B.N., CPMHN(C), R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Mental Health Nursing, Schizophrenia in Canada	Room: 1110	Tel: 709-777-8544
Careen, Vivian   B.N., M.S.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Wound Care Management Community Health Nursing	Room: 214	Tel: 709-777-8398
Chafe, Joanne   B.N., M.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Post-basic Gerontology, Mental Health Clinical, Roy’s Adaptation Model Integrated with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy	Room: 226	Tel: 709-777-8152
Churchill, Natasha   B.N., M.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Inter-colleague Violence in Nursing, Student Well-being	Room: 1017	Tel: 709-777-8196
Combden, Cheryl B.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Medical-Surgical Nursing (General surgery, plastics, bariatrics), wound assessment and burn care.	Room: 913	Tel: 709-777-7056
Cronin, Jeanette   B.N., M.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Medical-Surgical Nursing (areas include General Surgery, ENT, Vascular, Thoracic, Gynecology), Community Health, Implementing Simulation in Nursing Education, Trends in Nursing, Practical Nursing Program Coordinator	Room: 1127	Tel: 709-777-8181
Crotty, Melissa B.A, M.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pharmacology, Nursing Simulation	Room: 1123	Tel: 709-777-8170
Curnew, Deanne B.N, M.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Medical-Surgical Nursing, Women’s Health, Community Health, Nursing within Primary Care Settings	Room: 1015	Tel: 709-777-8143
Densmore, Jennifer   B.N., M.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health, Foot Care, Women’s Health Issues, Nursing Simulation	Room: 1035	Tel: 709-777-8173
Duke, Valda  (Leave) B.N., M.N.-A.N.P., N.P.-P.H.C., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Community Health, Women’s Health Issues, Nurse Practitioner Program, Faculty-led Student Wellness Clinic	Room: 1013	Tel: 709-777-7199
Earle-Crane, Michelle Areas of Expertise/Research:	Room: 1011	Tel: 709-777-7017
Emberley-Burke, Wanda   B.N., M.Ed., P.C.N.P., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Nurse Practitioners in Primary Health Care, Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Decision-making, Respiratory Health, Mental Health, OSCE Development, Qualitative Research	Room: 1114	Tel: 709-777-8132
Evans, Sara   B.N., M.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Maternal and Women’s Health, Nephrology Medicine, Hemodialysis in the Adult Population	Room: 1029	Tel: 709-777-8199
Fleming, Jennifer B.N., M.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Medical-Surgical Nursing (general surgery, bariatrics, plastics and burn care)	Room: 1115	Tel: 709-777-8925
Foley, Vanessa Areas of Expertise/Research:	Room: 916	Tel: 709-777-8150
Gosse, Natalie   B.N., M.Sc.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: International Nursing, Maternity and Women’s Health Care, Labour and Delivery, Pediatric Nursing, Obstetrical Family-centered Care, Effects of Pediatric Chronic Illnesses on Families, International Office Coordination	Room: 229	Tel: 709-777-6879
Gushue, Krista   B.N., M.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Medical Surgical Nursing and clinical education	Room: 1112	Tel: 709-777-8180
Hammond, Nicole   B.N, R.N Area of Expertise/Research: Medical-surgical Nursing, Maternal and Women’s Health, Oncology in the Aging Populations	Room: 211	Tel: 709-777-8059
Hancock, Johannah Areas of Expertise/Research:	Room: 908	Tel: 709-777-2439
Hiscock, Megan Areas of Expertise/Research:	Room: 1010	Tel: 709-777-8135
Katic-Duffy, Anna   B.Sc.N., M.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Maternal-Child Nursing, Pathophysiology, Pediatric Surgery and Medicine, Adult Surgery and Medicine, Androgogical Methods Applied to Nursing Education	Room: 225	Tel: 709-777-8191
Keats, Yvonne Areas of Expertise/Research:	Room: 1123	Tel: 709-777-8557
Kennedy, Carla B.N., M.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Nursing Foundations, Concepts, and Practice; Fundamental Psychomotor Skills	Room: 1018	Tel: 709-777-6219
Lanphear, Dawn   B.N., M.Ed., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Guidance Counselling, Student Retention, Grief and Loss, Mind-Body Therapies	Room: G27	Tel: 709-777-8187
Lewis, Anne Marie   B.N., M.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Nursing Concepts and Practice, Preceptorship, Health Promotion, International Health Promotion	Room: 920	Tel: 709-777-8136
Lomholt-Mortensen, Charlene  B.N., M.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Gerontology, Healthy Aging, Preceptorship, Successful Transition to Long-term Care, Sexuality and the Elderly, Homelessness in the Elderly	Room: 1134	Tel: 709-777-8145
Malone, Laura   B.N., M.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing (more specifically general/thoracic surgery), and Health Assessment.	Room: 1018	Tel: 709-777-8137
Mandville-Anstey, Sue Ann Ph.D., R.N. Areas of Expertise/ Research: Community Health, Gerontology and Healthy Aging, Qualitative Research in the areas of Ageism, Seniors’ experiences in Accessing Health Care, and Social Prescribing for Seniors.	Room: 1113	Tel: 709-777-8130
Manning, Glenda   B.N., M.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Psychiatric Nursing (theory and clinical), Community Health, Therapeutic Communication, Ways to Enhance Communication	Room: 224	Tel: 709-777-8165
Marsh, Janice   B.N., M.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Long-term Care, Maternity and Women’s Health, Family-centered Care, Breastfeeding Support	Room: 1021	Tel: 709-777-8134
McIsaac, Trudi Areas of Expertise/Research:	Room: 919	Tel: 709-777-7376
McLean, Joanne  B.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery and Neonatal Intensive Care	Room: 909	Tel: 709-777-8154
Moran, Glenys   B.N., M.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research:  Bachelor of Nursing (Collaborative) Program Coordinator	Room: 1120	Tel: 709-777-6986
Picco, Lisa  B.N., M.N., R.N., C.C.C.I. Areas of Expertise/Research: Community Health Nursing, PN & BN Medical-Surgical Clinical and a Variety of Labs, Increased Scope of Practice for LPNs	Room: 1016	Tel: 709-777-8140
Power, Michele   B.N., M.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Nursing Leadership, Complex Care, Pediatric Clinical, Neonatal Nursing, Inter-professional Education and Collaboration	Room: 1128	Tel: 709-777-8159
Randell, Nicki, B.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiology	Room: 914	Tel: 709-777-8144
Senior, Suzanne B.N., M.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Rural Acute Care, Therapeutic Communications	Room: 1034	Tel: 709-777-8157
Sheppard, Jennifer B.N., M.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Mental Health and Addictions (areas include acute adult, geriatric, childhood, and forensic psychiatry, as well as electroconvulsive therapy).	Room: 910	Tel: 709-777-8133
Sheppard, Stephanie Areas of Expertise/Research:	Room: 914	Tel: 709-777-8144
Smart, Amanda  B.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Therapeutic Communication, Health Promotion, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry	Room: 911	Tel: 709-777-8151
Smith, Deanne Areas of Expertise/Research:	Room: 1023	Tel: 709-777-8138
Sullivan, Natasha Areas of Expertise/Research:	Room: 1121	Tel: 709-777-8024
Thorne, Zachary Areas of Expertise/Research:	Room: 912	Tel: 709-777-7347
Walbourne, Nicole B.N., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Med-Surg Nursing, Clinical Coordinator	Room: 921	Tel: 709-777-8130
Walsh, Lorna   B.N., M.Ed., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Pharmacology, Community Nursing, Medication Administration/Medication Errors	Room: 1126	Tel: 709-777-8131
Ward, Dr. Pamela  B.N., M.Ed., Ph.D., R.N. Areas of Expertise/Research: Community Health, Health Promotion, Population Health, Critical Obesity Studies, Qualitative Research, Feminist and Critical Research Approaches on Body Image, Eating Disorders and Disordered eating, Social Constructions of the Body in Relation to Fertility, and Motherhood, Role of Dominant Health Discourses in Identity Formation	Room: 1106	Tel: 709-777-8141

 

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Associate Director, Non-Degree Programs

Denise Miller  RN BN MN
Tel: 709-777-8181

Ms. Miller has been a faculty member at the Centre for Nursing Studies (CNS) for several years and has taught at the diploma and baccalaureate levels. Prior to assuming the role of Associate Director of Non-Degree Programs, Ms. Miller was the Coordinator of the Practical Nursing Program.  During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ms. Miller was the Coordinator of the Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) Bridging Program, special cohort.

During her career at the CNS, Ms. Miller has participated in program development initiatives such as co-developing the Peer Mentorship Program for students. At the provincial level, Ms. Miller has been involved in work exploring attrition levels in the Practical Nursing Program as well as curriculum review and revision for the Provincial Personal Care Attendant program.

Ms. Miller has actively engaged in innovative teaching strategies and has been an active participant in simulation research, integration, and evaluation. She was a team recipient of national and regional funding for simulation and education development.  Ms. Miller, along with her team members, received a national team award for innovation in Practical Nursing education from the Canadian Association of Practical Nurse Educators (CAPNE).

 

Operations Manager, Centre for Nursing Studies

Catherine Rowsell
Tel: 709-777-8139

Ms. Rowsell was temporarily appointed Operations Manager with the Centre for Nursing Studies in October 2024.
As a graduate of Memorial University, Catherine has actively pursued further specialised education in her areas of interest, which include policy development and interest-based negotiation/communication. Having completed training in interest-based mediation and arbitration from the University of Windsor, she acted as a coach to assist others in developing these skills. Catherine completed her Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation in 2010 and received an Award for Human Resources Excellence from the Canadian Council of Human Resource Associations.

Catherine has had an extensive career in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Occupational Health & Safety, and Employee Engagement and Wellness.  Having worked primarily in the private sector in senior roles with companies including Fortis, Rio Tinto, and Suncor, most recently Catherine was employed as Senior Director, Human Resources, Labour Relations & Occupational Health with Central Health, and Disability Manager with Eastern Health.

Catherine continues to volunteer extensively and has given time to causes, including Memorial University’s Board of Regents and Stella’s Circle, delivering group and individual interview preparation programs to students and others wishing to take a new career path.

Chad Chafe, B.Comm (on leave)
Tel: 709-777-8139

Mr. Chafe was appointed Operations Manager with the Centre for Nursing Studies in June 2023.
He was employed with both Eastern and Western Zones with NL Health Services for more than 15 years. Mr. Chafe held Human Resources Consultant positions in both Recruitment and Labour Relations and was the manager of Central Staffing for Rural and Urban areas for approximately six years.

Prior to assuming his present role, Mr. Chafe was the human resources business partner with NL Health Services – Eastern Zone. This position focused on strategic initiatives for the Cancer Care, Children and Women’s Health and Paramedicine programs. Mr. Chafe is a graduate of College of the North Atlantic and St. Mary’s University and sits on the Board of Directors with the NL Folk Arts Society.

Team

	Role	Office / Contact Telephone
Barrington, Stephanie	Secretary- Non-Degree Programs	Room 1026 Tel: 709-777-8162
Greeley, Kerry	Operations Officer/Library Assistant-Mailroom	Room G02 Tel: 709-777-8179/709-777-8192
Green, Debra	Secretary – Practical Nursing Program	Room 1024 Tel: 709-777-8158
Hutchens, Karen, B.A., M.L.I.S	Reference Librarian-Library	Room G39 Tel: 709-777-8189
Layam, Ann Jellah	Business Office	Room 1032 Tel: 709-777-6644
Porter, Lindsay  B.A.	Instructional Development Specialist-Computer Lab	Room 122 Tel: 709-777-8194
TBA	Secretary – Bachelor of Nursing Program	Room 1111 Tel: 709-777-8164
Rice, Catherine	Registrar – Non-Degree Programs	Room  1007 Tel: 709-777-8174
Seward, Jennifer	Executive Assistant to CNS Director	Room 1031 Tel: 709-777-8161
Waterman, Denise	Registrar – Bachelor of Nursing Program	Room 1132 Tel: 709-777-8171

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The Centre for Nursing Studies (CNS), operated by Eastern Health, was established in 1996. The CNS, located at Southcott Hall in the east end of St. John’s, offers a variety of high quality nursing education programs. Our goal is to prepare graduates to provide excellent patient care across a broad range of health-care and social settings. Programs are offered both on-site and by distance delivery.

The Centre for Nursing Studies is the largest nursing school in Newfoundland and Labrador. We have approximately 800 students across all programs, 60 full-time faculty and staff and 25 sessional faculty.

Currently, the CNS admits 121 students to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) Program and 85 students to the Practical Nursing Program each year.

In addition, the CNS provides continuing nursing studies programs (post-basic courses) to Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), re-entry programs for RNs and LPNs, a tailored bridging and re-entry program for internationally educated nurses (IENs), and competency-based assessments of nurses in practice for the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) and regional health authorities as requested. Enrollment in continuing nursing studies programs is variable depending on health-care system demand.

Programs offered

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) Program
2. Practical Nursing Program
3. Continuing Nursing Studies for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses

Location

The Centre for Nursing Studies is located at Southcott Hall, 100 Forest Road, in the east end of St. John’s.

The CNS occupies seven floors, as follows:

Basement level	Student lockers and lounge, records room and conference room
Ground floor	Classrooms, the Learning Resource Centre (LRC), guidance counsellor, office of the CNS Operations Officer and mail room
1st floor	Classrooms, student computer lab and learning labs, including Simulation
2nd floor	Conference rooms, Nursing Society Office, International Office and faculty offices
9th floor	Learning labs, conference rooms and faculty offices
10th floor	Faculty, support staff and administrative offices
11th floor	Faculty, support staff, administrative offices and Nursing Research Office

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