Dr. Diana Mcmillan

Professor

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Biography

Diana McMillan is a registered nurse and professor at the College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba. She serves as a clinical chair at the Health Sciences Centre, where she focuses on fuel evidence-informed practice and learning initiatives aimed at enhancing patient-centered care. Her research spans adult acute care contexts and integrates key areas such as sleep health promotion, pain management, stress coping, and patient education engagement. Currently, she is investigating the impact of the Manitoba Tele Stroke Program, evaluating its innovative delivery model for rapid stroke assessments in rural regions. With a robust academic and clinical background, Diana holds 50 publications and has extensively presented on topics related to sleep health across various national and international platforms. She emphasizes a coaching and empowerment model in her teaching philosophy, mentoring master's and PhD students and fostering critical thinking and professional growth.

Research Interests

Awards

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Academic Health Sciences Leadership Program Certificate

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Clinical Chair, Health Sciences Centre Award

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Faculty of Nursing Dean's Award Teaching Excellence

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Dr. John Wade Research Award

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Award for Excellence in Graduate Nursing Education

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Sigma Theta Tau International Rising Star Research Scholarship

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Kappa Gamma Foundation Canada Scholarship Award

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University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship

Requirements for University of Manitoba

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.