Karen Ursel

Education summary

• PhD (Interdisciplinary), University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB (2022)
• Diploma in University Teaching, University of New Brunswick, (2010)
• Certificate in Quality Management, Technical University of Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS
• Master of Health Services Administration, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS (1995)
• Bachelor of Nursing, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB (1991)
• Certificate in Critical Care Nursing, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, MB

Teaching summary

My teaching has focused on the 3rd & 4th Years of the Bachelor of Nursing program: Nursing Clients in Acute Care Challenges; Nursing Clients in Complex Situations; Theoretical Foundations in Nursing; Trends & Leadership in Nursing (capstone course) and Preceptorship (capstone course).

In the 2nd year of the Bachelor of Nursing Accelerated program: Nursing Clients in Acute Care Challenges; Nursing Clients in Complex Situations; Trends & Leadership in Nursing (capstone course) and Preceptorship (capstone course).

In the MAHE-UNB Dual Degree Bachelor of Nursing program: Modules on Introduction to Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment and Advanced Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment.

Key areas of interest/expertise

Parse’s Humanbecoming Paradigm (2021) and Teaching Learning model (2004, 2021) to guide research and teaching-learning activities.

Interest in Program Development and Evaluation, including continuous quality improvement strategies / Six Sigma / QSEN with both formative and summative evaluation strategies.

Research interests

My research and practice are focused on the teaching-learning journey of nursing students as viewed through the lens of the Humanbecoming Paradigm—phenomenological research with Giorgi’s Phenomenological Method.

This research explores lived / living experiences of nursing students in teaching-learning. Continued exploration to gain a broader understanding of concerns regarding uncertainty and ambiguities experienced as they practice the art and science of nursing (theory to practice).

Awards and distinctions

2012: The Lise Perrault Memorial Scholarship – Recognition for individual commitment to nursing theory and work with the humanbecoming school of thought.

2007: Clinical Leadership Award – Recognition for leadership and collaboration in development of Telehealth Professional Practice Model.

1994: Dalhousie University Graduate Scholarship - “Awarded based on academic performance.” Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Professional practice, committees, & volunteer work summary

• Member, NANB Disciplinary Committee
• Member, Faculty Assessment Committee
• Member, Program Evaluation Committee
• Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
• Member, NCLEX Working Group (subcommittee of Curriculum)
• Member, Atlantic Region Canadian Association Schools of Nursing
• Vice-President, Atlantic Chapter, International Consortium of Parse Scholars
• Member, Nurses Association of New Brunswick
• Undergraduate Nursing Admissions and Academic Standing Committee (2 year term – ‘17-‘19)

Publications

Ursel, K. L. (2020). Minding the gap: The art and science of teaching guided by humanbecoming. Nursing Science Quarterly, 33(4), 322-329.

Ursel, K. L. (2015). From theory to practice: Guided by the humanbecoming leading-following model. Nursing Science Quarterly, 28(1), 28-33. doi:10.1177/0894318414558618

Aquino-Russell, C., & Ursel, K. (2014). Honoring Pocahontas: Through the lens of humanbecoming postulates and ethical tenets of human dignity. Illuminations, 23(1), 3-5.

Ursel, K. (2012). The Lise Perrault Memorial Scholarship article. Illuminations, 21(2), 4-6.

Aquino-Russell, C., Ursel, K., Dube, A., & Charron, D. (2011). Illuminating the humanbecoming models: Leading-following and teaching-learning through the phenomenon of living on the edge with a clinical situation. Illuminations, 20(2), 4-6.

Ursel, K. L., & Aquino-Russell, C. E. (2010). Illuminating person-centered care with Parse’s teaching-learning model. Nursing Science Quarterly, 23(2), 118-123. doi:10.1177/0894318410362546

Papers presented at professional and technical meetings

Ursel, K. L. (2023, June 5th). NCLEX Results: Program Summary: Update on Results and New NCLEX Test Plan. [Oral Presentation]. Curriculum Day, Fredericton, NB, Canada. (Invited)

Ursel, K. L. (2022, June 22nd). Organizational resilience: A proactive approach. [Invited Presentation]. Inclusion Advocacy SENB Annual General Meeting: Recovery begins with resilience. Moncton, NB, Canada (Invited)

Ursel, K. L. (2022, June 8th). NCLEX: Connecting clinical judgment to our practice. [Oral Presentation]. MAHE / Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal, Karnataka, India (Invited)

Ursel, K. L. (2021, August 31). Integrating digital health into the ASP BN Curriculum [Oral Presentation]. UNB Faculty of Nursing Digital Health Workshop, Fredericton, NB, Canada.

Ursel, K. L. (2019, June 13-15). The art & science of teaching psychomotor skills in nursing [Oral Presentation]. Atlantic Region, Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (ARCASN) Conference. Rankin School of Nursing, St FX University, Antigonish, NS, Canada.

Ursel, K. L. (2018, December 7). The art & science of teaching psychomotor skills [Poster presentation]. Kaleidoscope Teaching Showcase, Fredericton, NB, Canada.

Cautiously cultivating teaching-learning numeracy - Karen Ursel. Poster presentation at Kaleidoscope 2012 Teaching Showcase, Fredericton, New Brunswick, December 6th, 2012.

Human dignity - Honouring Pocahontas - Dr. Catherine Aquino-Russell, & Karen Ursel. Presentation at “Human Dignity”, the International Consortium of Parse Scholars Biennial Conference, Niagara-on-the-lake, Ontario November 2-4th, 2012.

Cautiously cultivating teaching-learning numeracy through the lenses of humanbecoming & human dignity - Karen Ursel. Poster presentation at the International Consortium of Parse Scholars Biennial Conference, Niagara-on-the-lake, Ontario November 2-4th, 2012.

Imagination, inspiration & identity: Challenges with numbers - Karen Ursel, and Cathy Barter. Presentation at 17th Annual University of New Brunswick, Faculty of Nursing Research Day 2012, Fredericton, New Brunswick, April 27th, 2012.

Developing numeracy skills in nursing students – Karen Ursel, Cathy Barter, & Kelda Smith. Presentation at University of New Brunswick Kaleidoscope 2011 Teaching Showcase, Fredericton, New Brunswick, December 8th, 2011.

Being with persons who live with the medical diagnosis of depression - Dr. Catherine Aquino-Russell, & Karen Ursel. Presentation at the Canadian Association for Parish Nursing Ministry Conference, Moncton, New Brunswick, June 17th, 2011.

Dosage calculation - “Making it real” - Karen Ursel, and Cathy Barter. Presentation at 16th Annual University of New Brunswick, Faculty of Nursing Research Day 2011, Fredericton, New Brunswick, May 6th, 2011.

Leading-following with teaching-learning - Dr. Catherine Aquino-Russell, Karen Ursel, Danielle Charron, and Anik Dube. Atlantic Chapter Presentation, at the “ Leading-Following,” the International Consortium of Parse Scholars Biennial Conference, Niagara-on-the-lake, Ontario November 5-7th, 2010.

“Living on the edge”: Understanding the teaching learning journey – Karen Ursel. Poster Presentation at University of New Brunswick, Faculty of Nursing 15th Annual Nursing Research Day 2010, Fredericton, New Brunswick, April 16th, 2010.

Living paradox in Parse’s teaching-learning model - Dr. Catherine Aquino-Russell, Donna Beiswanger, Cindy MacCarthy, & Karen Ursel. Atlantic Chapter Presentation at “Living Paradox,” the International Consortium of Parse Scholars Conference, Niagara-on-the-lake, Ontario November 14 – 16th, 2008.

Road to mastery: A competency-based professional development model for telenursing practice – Karen Ursel, & Peggy Richardson. Poster Presentation at ARNNL Conference, St. John’s, Newfoundland, October 15-17th, 2007.

Road to Mastery: A competency-based professional development model for telenursing practice – Karen Ursel, & Peggy Richardson. Oral Presentation at Canadian Society of Telehealth Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, October 15-17th, 2006.

Scheduling in Tele-dermatology - Karen Ursel. Poster Presentation at the Canadian Dermatology Association Conference, June 28th, 2003 Ottawa.

Dermatology – Phototherapy: Building quality patient care into scheduling - Karen Ursel, Dr. Jennifer Klotz, Lori Osborne, Bernadette Ingersoll, Michelle Bona, Carla Clancy, Uma Voliere, & Beatrice Phillips. CDHA Award Winning Poster – Improving Care for Patients, Clients & Community, May 29th, 2003.