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Jenn Salfi RN, BScN, MSc, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing at Brock University since 2013. She previously served at McMaster University as Assistant Professor and Faculty Lead for Interprofessional Education (IPE) for 14 years. Her academic affiliations include core faculty membership in the Master of Applied Gerontology (MAG) program.
Educational Background: Holds a PhD in Nursing, Master of Science, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees. Her qualifications emphasize advanced nursing practice and research methodologies.
Research Focus: Specializes in interprofessional education (IPE) innovations, nursing education strategies, teamwork dynamics in healthcare, and qualitative/mixed-methods research. She has pioneered IPE initiatives through dissection courses, communication skill development programs, and curriculum design across multiple healthcare disciplines.
Publications Highlight: Authored/co-authored 27 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters focusing on IPE effectiveness, gerontology, cardiac symptom recognition, and technology-assisted caregiving. Recent work explores smart technology adoption by informal caregivers and long-term outcomes of IPE programs.
- Recipient of prestigious awards including 2018 Chancellor’s Chair for Teaching Excellence, 2012 CASN Excellence in Nursing Education Award, and interprofessional collaboration awards from NaHSSA and STLHE
Teaching Responsibilities: Leads undergraduate courses like Foundations of Collaboration & Teamwork and graduate-level Gerontology. Oversees practicum experiences in chronic illness management and mental health leadership.
Professional Contributions: Active member of College of Nurses of Ontario, Canadian Nurses Association, and Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative. Serves as a thought leader in advancing collaborative healthcare education frameworks.
