Dr. Kim Mitchell

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kim M. Mitchell is an Assistant Professor at the College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba since August 2022. With over 20 years of experience as a nurse educator, she has taught continuously at RRC Polytech in Winnipeg from 2002 to 2019 and coordinated research quality improvement from 2019 to 2022. Before her career in nursing education, Dr. Mitchell worked in cardiac care and intensive care at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. Her current research interests include exploring language and literacy needs in nursing students, examining the impact of literacy on medical language contexts, academic performance, and nursing identity. She employs mixed methods approaches to enrich the educational experience and promote an evidence-based teaching philosophy. Dr. Mitchell also engages actively in scholarly activities as a co-editor for the Journal of Canadian Association Study of Discourse and Writing, and serves as co-chair of the Education Research Group at the Canadian Association of Canadian Schools of Nursing. Her academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing from the University of Manitoba, a Certificate in Adult Education from Red River College Polytechnic, and a Master’s in Nursing from the University of Manitoba, along with a Bachelor of Nursing and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the same institution.

Research Interests

Awards

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Christine Tanner Award Scholarly Writing

2019-01-01

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.