Dr. Nancy Walton

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nancy Walton is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Student Affairs at the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Toronto Metropolitan University. She holds a PhD in Nursing from the University of Toronto, which she completed in 2003, as well as an undergraduate degree in nursing science from Toronto Metropolitan University, obtained in 1992. Dr. Walton has extensive expertise in ethics related to nursing, research ethics, and priority setting in medical contexts. She has served in several important roles, including Director of the School of Nursing, Director of eLearning, and Chair of the TMU Research Ethics Board. Additionally, she was a Special Advisor to the Deputy Minister at the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities during the 2016-17 period. Dr. Walton is actively involved in research focused on ethical considerations in healthcare technologies and innovations, particularly concerning parenting children with disabilities. She has co-investigated significant projects such as the Canadian Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Team and has been a longstanding member of various Research Ethics Boards, including Women's College Hospital and SickKids. Dr. Walton has received numerous awards for her contributions to research ethics, including the Distinguished Service Award from the Canadian Association of Research Ethics Boards in 2016 and Faculty Service Award from Ryerson University in 2013. She has also authored and co-edited textbooks on ethics in nursing, contributing to the academic discourse in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Toronto Metropolitan University • Toronto

Serves as Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Student Affairs, contributing to academic leadership and research in ethics.

Awards

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Distinguished Service Award

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Faculty Service Award

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Joan Lesmond Quality Excellence Award

Requirements for Toronto Metropolitan University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.33
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in chemical engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of Chemical Engineering