Barbara Astle, Ph.d., Rn

Biography

My research program focuses in the area of global health related to different forms of partnerships; equity, global competencies, global citizenship and social justice. I am particularly interested in exploring global educational partnerships; student and faculty partnering; and interdisciplinary research partnerships to better understand the complexities of the partnering relationships for equity, and building capacity for sustainable change. As well, I am interested in exploring how global citizenship can be embedded within the nursing curriculum. My current research projects includes: working with a global research group on areas related to homelessness and global partnerships; exploring global partnering relationships with undergraduate nursing students from different countries involved in international placements; and exploring global health competencies for nursing students and faculty involved in international work and global missions.

Research Interest

Dr. Astle has expertise in Global partnerships (educational and research partnerships), Global citizenship, Equity and Global Health and Global Health Competencies.