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Jennifer Dunsford is an Assistant Professor at the College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba. Her research and teaching focus on nursing ethics, bioethics, and ethical decision-making, particularly in the context of workplace violence and vulnerability. She is actively involved in graduate supervision, mentoring both Master’s and PhD students.
- PhD, Individual Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Manitoba (2025)
- Master of Public Administration, University of Winnipeg/University of Manitoba (2018)
- Master of Nursing, Athabasca University (2010)
- Bachelor of Nursing, University of Manitoba (2003)
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Winnipeg (1992)
Her research centers on ethical challenges in nursing, particularly how nurses make decisions when their own safety is at risk. She developed Salient Vulnerability Theory, which explains how perceived vulnerability shifts moral obligation and justifies withdrawal from unsafe care situations. Her work integrates Carper’s Patterns of Knowing and emphasizes the relational and ethical dimensions of nursing practice.
Jennifer’s research has significant implications for nursing policy, education, and professional standards. Although no specific publications are listed, her theoretical contributions are foundational in the field of nursing ethics and workplace safety.
Scientific Awards:
- Excellence in Nursing Administration, Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (2024)
- Graduate Fellowship, Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics, University of Manitoba (2021)
Jennifer has served in key leadership roles, including past president of the Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba, past board member of the Canadian Nurses Association, and currently as Vice-President of the Canadian Nurses Protective Society. She is committed to mentoring future nursing scholars and advancing the profession through ethical advocacy and education.
Jennifer is affiliated with the Helen Glass Centre for Nursing at the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry campus, where she conducts research and teaches professional foundations and nursing practice courses in the Bachelor of Nursing program.
