Dr. Nicole Harder

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Nicole Harder is a professor at the College of Nursing, University of Manitoba, and serves as the Associate Dean (Undergraduate). She specializes in simulation pedagogy for teaching both technical and non-technical skills to healthcare students. With extensive experience as a qualitative researcher, her work employs mixed-methods to evaluate simulation interventions. Her research interests include creating psychologically safe environments for debriefing in simulations that involve both expected and unexpected death scenarios, addressing racism, and developing coping strategies for new healthcare practitioners. Dr. Harder has delivered educational sessions both nationally and internationally, emphasizing simulation in health professions education. Her work in simulation research has been funded by various local and provincial bodies, and she has authored over 70 papers and book chapters in the field of nursing education, primarily focusing on non-technical skills development. Additionally, Dr. Harder is the editor-in-chief of the journal Simulation Healthcare and a board member of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation Learning, among other professional contributions.

Research Interests

Awards

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Professional Nursing Award – Excellence in Nursing Administration

2010-01-01
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SIM Citizenship Award

2015-01-01
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SIM Innovator Award

2015-01-01
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Award of Excellence: Outstanding Nursing Unit

2018-01-01
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Award of Excellence: Outstanding Interprofessional Team

2019-01-01
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Martha Donovan Leadership Development Award

2020-01-01
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Award of Excellence: Outstanding Interprofessional Team

2021-01-01
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Award of Excellence in Nursing Education

2022-01-01
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Teaching Excellence Award

2023-01-01

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.