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Nadine Smith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatric Nursing at Brandon University. She holds advanced credentials including RN, BN, MN, and CCNE (Canadian Certified Nurse Educator). Her primary affiliation is with the Centre for Critical Studies of Rural Mental Health and she serves as an Associate Member in the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Smith’s research focuses on mental health and well-being, psychiatric nursing education, clinical education methodologies, peer mentorship systems, and the lived experiences of nurses and students. Her work addresses issues such as professional boundaries in clinical settings, sense of belonging in virtual learning environments, and the impact of systemic challenges like racism and sexism on new graduates.
Her academic output spans peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations, and policy-oriented publications. Key themes in her work include the transition-to-practice challenges for new nurses amid crises (e.g., pandemic conditions), rural healthcare worker mental health, and strategies to enhance student resilience through mentorship programs. She has contributed to policy development through reports like Exploring Good Mental Health on the Prairies and COVID-19 & Mental Health in HCP.
Smith’s publications and presentations emphasize practical solutions for educational systems and clinical environments. Recent work includes analyzing the role of art-based methodologies in understanding new graduates’ experiences and developing resources to teach professional boundaries in psychiatric nursing curricula. Her interdisciplinary collaborations span nursing, mental health studies, and rural health policy.
Though no formal awards are listed, her extensive contribution to nursing education and mental health advocacy reflects a commitment to impactful academic work. She advises no listed students but engages actively in team-based research initiatives, including the Brandon University Student Well-being Studies and the Rural Mental Health Research Collective.
