Professional Practice Leader
Samantha McWilliams, RN, BScN, MScN, CNCC(c)
Sam holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from St. Francis Xavier University, and a Master of Science in Nursing degree specialized in Nursing Education. Her thesis focused on oral care in preventing ventilator associated pneumonia. She also received her National Certification in Critical Care Nursing from the CNA and is a member of the Nova Scotia Nursing Practice Council. Sam started her nursing career in vascular surgery and then progressed into the Medical Surgical Critical Care Unit.
Sam has been working with the Learning Institute faculty since 2019. She previously held the role of Nurse Educator for the Critical Care Nursing Program as well as for the High Acuity Nursing Program which she led the developed of. Sam is passionate about exploring new and innovative methods for delivering adult education to health care providers. She places high value on simulation-based learning as an engaging, hands-on approach to teaching, and takes great satisfaction in watching learners apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills in practice. Additionally, Sam enjoys identifying and implementing improved strategies for developing and revising competency-based education programs.
In her personal time, Sam enjoys spending time with her husband, two young children, and German Shepherd at their cottage, being outdoors, running and doing anything that involves being physically active.
902-229-9841 | Samantha.McWilliams@nshealth.ca