Dr. Rozina Somani

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rozina Somani is an Assistant Professor at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Nursing, with a career spanning 25 years in research, education, and academic leadership. She obtained her PhD in Nursing with a Collaborative Specialization in Global Health from the University of Toronto. Her doctoral research concentrated on workplace violence in healthcare settings, advocating for the implementation of nurse-centered reporting systems. Dr. Somani's broader research interests include gender equity, workplace violence, domestic and intimate partner violence, and mental health, emphasizing the role of social determinants of health. She is also a Curriculum Consultant with the National Nursing Assessment Service in Canada. Her previous roles include Research Associate at the University of Toronto and Assistant Professor at Aga Khan University in Pakistan. Dr. Somani has received several awards for her teaching, including Outstanding Teaching Awards from both the University of Toronto and Aga Khan University. She actively contributes to various committees and initiatives supporting nursing practice and education.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, Canada

Conducting research and teaching in the Nursing program.

Research Associate

— Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, Canada

Conducted research in nursing education and practices.

Assistant Professor Academic Coordinator

— Present

Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery • Pakistan

Coordinated educational programs and conducted academic research.

Awards

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Outstanding Teaching Award

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Outstanding Teaching Award

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Bertha Rosenstadt Doctoral Research Dissertation Award

Courses

NURS 205: Nursing Research NURS 307: Integrating Mental Health Addiction Nursing NURS 893: Qualitative Research Methods

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

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:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.