Dr. Lynda Balneaves

Professor

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Biography

Lynda Balneaves is a renowned nursing leader with over 25 years of experience in psychosocial oncology and complementary integrative health care. She serves as the Associate Dean of Research at the College of Nursing, University of Manitoba, and is also the director of the Manitoba Centre for Nursing and Health Research. Dr. Balneaves focuses on supporting diverse faculty and graduate students in advancing their research programs. Her significant research contributions include work on complementary integrative health care for individuals living with chronic illnesses and cancer, decision-making processes, and the impact of medical cannabis. She has been the principal investigator of the Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) research program and has published extensively on topics such as integrative oncology and knowledge translation. Dr. Balneaves is actively involved in graduate student supervision and is currently accepting Master's and PhD candidates. She has received several accolades, including awards for research excellence from the University of Manitoba Faculty Association and the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia. Her expertise is further recognized through her affiliations with distinguished research groups and associations.

Research Interests

Awards

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CAUT Award for Dedicated Service

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Excellence in Research Award

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Excellence in Research Award

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Award of Excellence in Nursing Research

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.