Nursing Grand Rounds
The Clinical Chair Program aims to foster clinically relevant research partnerships, networks and synergies fueling nursing research and clinical innovation, enhancing knowledge translation, and supporting improved patient outcomes.
The goal of this free monthly virtual speaker series is the creation of a space for clinicians, researchers, students and scholars to share knowledge, expertise, insights, and questions to spark ideas and connection to strengthen nursing research and practice.
We would love to hear what is happening at your institution, so if you or your team have a research project or innovation you would like to present, please contact Diana to discuss potential dates in 2026.
We look forward to connecting with you at Grand Rounds!
Upcoming Grand Rounds
Tuesday June 9, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 pm, Central Time Zone
Title: Investing in staff thru unit focused education
Presenter: Lyndsay Russell, RN, BN, CNE, Unit 22-Cardiology/CCU, Alberta Health Services, Red Deer, AB.
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Summer break
Tuesday September 8, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 pm, Central Time Zone
Title: Building a Sustainable Clinical Nurse Specialist Workforce: Evidence, Policy, and Implementation Lessons from British Columbia.
Presenters:
Dr. Leah Lambert, PhD, RN, Senior Scientist, Nursing Research, Department of Clinical Research, BC Cancer Research Institute & Clinical Associate Professor, UBC School of Nursing; &
Dr. Sandra Lauck, PhD, RN, FCAN FAAN FESC, St. Paul’s Hospital Professorship in Cardiovascular Nursing at UBC, Associate Professor, Knowledge Exchange & Mobilization Scholar, UBC Clinician Scientist, &
Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist Lead, St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver BC.
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Tuesday October 13, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 pm, Central Time Zone
Topic: Perceptions of Virtual Breastfeeding Support
Presenter: Dr. Heidi Fan, RN, PhD, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
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Tuesday November 10, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 pm, Central Time Zone
Title: Making Meaningful Connections through Arts-based Spiritual Care: An Interdisciplinary, Cooperative Investigation.
Presenter: Kurt Schwarz, MDiv, Spiritual Health Practitioner, Spiritual Health Dept, Health Sciences Centre (HSC), Winnipeg, MB; Melody Newcomb, MA, CCC, MTA, Music and Expressive Arts Therapist and Consultant, HSC, Winnipeg, MB; & Dr. Kendra Rieger, RN, PhD, Associate Professor and Health Research BC Scholar, Trinity Western University School of Nursing, Langley, BC.
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Archived Grand Rounds
View recordings of past Grand Rounds presentations
January 13, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Title: Creating Safe Spaces: Indigenous Cultural Safety in Health Care — From Awareness to Action.
Presenter: Rebecca Cameron, RN, MN, Instructor, RRC Polytech; PhD Student, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba.
Tuesday February 10, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Title: Frequency and impact of potentially traumatic events on hospital security personnel.
Presenter: Karen Burgess, RPN, MPN, BScPN, BA, CNS, CISM Clinical Lead, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, MB.
Tuesday March 10, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Title: Research for Change in Long-Term Care Settings
Presenter: Dr. Genevieve Thompson, RN, PhD, Professor and Associate Dean, Graduate Program, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba, MB.
Tuesday April 14, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Title: Becoming a Nurse: Pedagogical Care and Professional Formation in Nursing Education
Presenter: Josie D. Bolianatz, RN, MN. Lead, Clinical, Ontario Health.
Tuesday May 12, 2026
9:00 – 10:00 am
Title: From Insight to Impact: Advancing Nursing’s Future Through Research.
Presenter: Dr. Greta G. Cummings, RN, PhD, FCAHS, FAAN, FCAN, Professor & Principal, CLEAR Outcomes (Connecting Leadership, Education & Research) Outcomes Program, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta.
Presentation overview:
The Clinical Chair Program, supported by the Health Sciences Centre, University of Manitoba College of Nursing, and the Health Sciences Centre Foundation, aims to foster clinically relevant research partnerships, networks and synergies fueling nursing research and clinical innovation, enhancing knowledge translation, and supporting improved patient outcomes. The goal of this free monthly virtual speaker series is the creation of a space for clinicians, researchers, scholars, and students to share knowledge, expertise, insights, and questions to spark ideas and connection to strengthen nursing research and practice, building a strong clinical nursing research and practice innovation community across Manitoba, and coast to coast to coast!
Presenter: Dr. Diana E. McMillan, RN, PhD, Professor, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba, & Clinical Chair, Health Sciences Centre.
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We are booking presenters for the 2027 series. Please contact Diana at diana.mcmillan@umanitoba.ca if you are interested in sharing your research or innovation.
Catalysts for Care – Nursing Grand Rounds Study
Research Project title: An Evaluation of Catalysts for Care – Nursing Grand Rounds
Principal Investigator and contact information:
Dr. Brenda Peters RN(NP), PhD
Lead Research Associate, Clinical Chair Program, HSC, Winnipeg
Assistant Professor, College of Nursing
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba
Brenda.Peters@umanitoba.ca
Co-Principal Investigator:
Dr. Diana E. McMillan, RN, PhD
Clinical Chair, HSC, Winnipeg
Professor, College of Nursing
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba
Diana.mcmillan@umanitoba.ca
Description of the Study
Nursing Grand Rounds were re-established in January 2023. The purpose of this study is to evaluate participants’ perspectives on the impact of these rounds. We will ask questions about your experience attending the rounds and the impact on your practice.
Participants
We would like to hear from anyone who has participated in viewing at least one session of Nursing Grand Rounds, either live or the archive video.
Procedures
This study consists of an online survey with both closed-ended and open-ended questions. Participants will complete the survey one time. The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete.
Potential Benefits
The findings may be used to make improvements to rounds if indicated.