Manal Alzghoul

Dr. Manal Alzghoul is an Associate Professor of Nursing at Brock University, with clinical expertise in pediatric, acute, and critical care nursing. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including Relational Practice, Medical-Surgical Nursing, and Nursing Ethics. Her research focuses on diversity and equity in healthcare access, particularly in injury prevention, immigrant health, perinatal care, and rural health. Dr. Alzghoul has secured significant grants, including a $5.5M role as Co-applicant for the Ministry of Labor's EPID@Work Research Institute Core Funding and a $100K Principal applicant role for occupational health and safety research among immigrants. She has published widely on topics such as rural transitional care, nursing ethics, and maternal health in Muslim communities.

• Education: PhD in Nursing, MSc, Registered Nurse certifications in Jordan, UK, and Canada
• Professional Affiliations: College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), Jordanian Nurse and Midwives Council, UK Nursing and Midwifery Council

Her research often involves multidisciplinary teams and uses mixed-methods approaches. Current projects include analyzing immigrant parents' perceptions of child injury prevention strategies and exploring nursing students' ethical decision-making in rural Ontario. Dr. Alzghoul is actively mentoring graduate students and accepts Master’s applicants whose research aligns with her interests.

Grants & Roles:

• Principal applicant for SSHRC Insight Development Program ($65,250)
• Co-developed a systematic review on occupational health tools for immigrants
• Collaborated on studies addressing mental health-seeking behavior among immigrants

Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research, emphasizing rural and culturally diverse populations. She contributes to nursing education through curriculum design and innovative teaching methods.