Dr. Judith Scanlan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Scanlan has made significant contributions as a leader in nursing education at the University of Manitoba and within the larger nursing community. Her leadership role as associate dean for graduate programs has fostered curricular innovation in Master of Nursing programs, emphasizing both practice context and research to prepare future nursing leaders. She was instrumental in the development and approval of the PhD program in Nursing, and she serves as an ambassador for Canadian nursing with international contributions that have influenced nursing practices in countries like China and Cuba. Dr. Scanlan's research focuses on the dynamics of nursing education, including her early work on grade inflation, publications reflecting on student failures, and classic articles that continue to inform current literature.

Research Interests

Nursing Education Impostor Phenomenon Graduate Nursing Programs Leadership Aspirations in Nursing

Experience

Associate Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Teaching and guiding graduate nursing education.

Awards

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Legacy Award

2023-01-01
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Fellow

2017-01-01
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Outstanding Achievement Award

2008-01-01
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Outstanding Teacher Award

2005-01-01
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Invited Professor

2004-01-01
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Millennium Edition, Nurses Distinction

2000-01-01
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Outreach Award

1999-01-01

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.