Tia Cooney

She became a professor because she believe that it is important to continually engage in life-long learning as “education is the most powerful weapon in which you can use to change the world” (Nelson Mandela, 1994). To be able to inspire future nurses to engage in life-long learning and become caring, compassionate and competent practitioners is an ultimate goal of mine.

After completing the Compressed BScN program at Lakehead University in 2005, She completed a Master of Science in Nursing degree from York University in 2007, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from The College of St. Scholastica in 2011. As a perinatal nurse, She have completed various courses to ensure her competence including the Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Fetal Health Surveillance in Labour course, the 20 hour Breastfeeding Course and the Managing Obstetrical Risks Effectively (moreOB) Program.

She have worked in various healthcare settings, including acute perinatal care, community care management, sexual assault and domestic violence treatment, and as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Women’s and Children’s Programs. She is currently practicing as a Registered Nurse in acute perinatal care.

Her research interests include quality practice improvements in acute care settings, student experiences within the BScN program, and perceptions of peer facilitators supporting families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss. She enjoy engaging in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.