Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Baumbusch directs a research programme focused on health care delivery in nursing practice for older adults, specifically in long-term residential care and the contributions of families to care delivery. Her expertise lies in critical ethnography and practice-close research. She emphasizes community-based research principles that foster active engagement among individuals, clinicians, and organizations. Her research interests revolve around improving person- and family-centered care within the health and social care continuum, with a specialization in the experiences of older adults and individuals with lifelong disabilities. Additionally, she is interested in inclusive education, particularly concerning the social determinants of health. Her theoretical and methodological expertise encompasses critical inquiry, qualitative research, and knowledge translation.

Research Interests

Courses

Disability & Justice Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice for Adults, Older Adults, and Families Professional Nursing Practice for Adults, Older Adults, and Families Population Focused Nursing Practice (Nursing Care for Frail Older Adults) Consolidation Practicum: Final Practice Consolidation Experience in the BSN Program Changing Face of Nursing Care for Older Adults Introduction to Research Utilization Ethics and Politics in Nursing Clinical Nursing Education Doctoral Seminar

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.