Nursing Research Stream
These studies focus on clinical education and practice. Key research areas include healthcare adult education, nursing leadership, clinical learning strategies, nursing and public health, health equity and social justice, and healthcare simulation-based teaching and technology. This initiative aims to advance knowledge and practice in these critical areas, fostering innovation and excellence in nursing education and healthcare delivery.
Dr. Holldrid Odreman
PhD, MScN-Ed, RN, CCNE, CCSNE
Nursing Research Stream Research Lead
Dr. Holldrid Odreman is the program coordinator in the School of Nursing for the Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Niagara College. He is a certified Canadian simulation and nurse educator with the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN). Dr. Odreman holds a Ph.D. in Education specializing in Adult Education Leadership and Healthcare Education and a Master of Science in Nursing Education. With over 25 years of professional and academic experience in teaching and learning, best practices in curriculum design, evidence-based nursing practice, and educational research, Dr. Odreman contributes to the art and science of teaching and learning.
Key areas of expertise include curriculum design, evidence-based practice in teaching and learning, simulation-based learning, clinical teaching, and faculty and staff professional development. Dr. Odreman’s present research areas include adult education, program leadership, effective learning strategies, nursing leadership, curriculum design, and simulation-based teaching and learning.
Publications and Oral Presentations
Peer Reviewed
Odreman, H., Shears, S., Adamson, L., Labrie, T., Riolino, M., & McNally, R. Simulation Pre-briefing Techniques, Psychological Safety, and Clinical Reasoning in Nursing Students [Work in Progress]. Clinical Simulation in Nursing. Elsevier
Odreman, H. A., & Clyens, D. (2020). Concept mapping during simulation debriefing to encourage active learning, critical thinking, and connections to clinical concepts. Nursing Education Perspectives. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Book Reviews
Poter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P. A., & Hall, A. M. (2019). Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing (6th ed.). (B. J. Astle & W. Duggleby, Eds). Elsevier Health Sciences (US). https://pageburstls.elsevier.com/books/9780323354097
Huether, S. E., & McCance, K. L. (2016). Understanding Pathophysiology (6th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences (US). https://pageburstls.elsevier.com/books/9780323354097
Chapters in Books
Odreman, H. A. (2018). Simulation examples for nursing practice and clinical specialties. In C. Foisy-Doll & K. Leighton (Eds.), Simulation champions: Fostering courage, caring, and connection (1st ed.). New York, NY: Wolters Kluwer.
Refereed Conference Proceedings
Odreman, H., & Shears, S. (2023). Prebriefing Techniques that Promote Psychological Safety and Clinical Reasoning in Nursing Students. In Proceedings of the SIM Expo 2023 (Abstract). Ottawa, Canada.
Odreman, H., & Hummel, H. (2020). Classroom Activities that Promote Transformational Leadership in Nursing Students. In Proceedings of the Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma Theta Tau International) (Abstract). Portugal, Coimbra.
Odreman, H. (2018). Using Debriefing Styles and Concept Mapping as Strategies for Teaching and Assessment of Nursing Students. In Proceedings of the Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma Theta Tau International) (Abstract). Anglia Ruskin University Cambridge, United Kingdom.