Recent Research Projects
Resilience can be learned
In support of our core belief that resilience can be learned, we are engaging in a series of research projects quantifying the benefits of providing mental health resilience training to nurses and nursing students.
We reported on phase one of this research at the WeRPN Conference in Toronto, October 23-24, 2025. Learn more below.
References
Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions. (March 2024). CFNU Member Survey Report. Ottawa.
Kaczmarski, K., et al. (2024). Organizational resilience and its implications for healthcare workers in the COVID-19 pandemic: A literature review. Journal of Health Organization and Management, 38(1), 1-10.
MEI. (2024). Quebec: 43 out of every 100 new nurses are leaving the profession before turning 35. Retrieved from: https://www.iedm.org/quebec-43-out-of-every-100-new-nurses-are-leaving-the-profession-before-turning-35-finds-new-mei-report/
Statistics Canada. (2025). Long wait times to fill one in two job vacancies in health occupations. Retrieved from: https://www.statcan.gc.ca/o1/en/plus/7670-long-wait-times-fill-one-two-job-vacancies-health-occupations
WeRPN. (2024). The state of nursing in Ontario: A 2024 review. Retrieved from: https://stateofnursing.ca/
Who we are
Jill Henderson, RN, MN
Jill is an educator, researcher, and advocate for resilience in nursing education. As Faculty and Program Coordinator for the Practical Nursing program at Fleming College, Jill leads innovative curriculum development and supports student success. Her current research focuses on enhancing resilience among Practical Nursing students, and she serves as a lead investigator on multiple funded studies exploring the impact of resilience training in nursing. Jill’s broader scholarly interests include therapeutic nursing relationships and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), reflecting her commitment to compassionate, evidence-informed care. She also serves on the board of directors for the 360 Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic in Peterborough, Ontario.
Wendy Morgan, MA-Ed, MA-CP, RP
Wendy is a Registered Psychotherapist in private practice where she uses a neuropsychological approach to support clients. She has also been developing and delivering curriculum at Fleming College for the past twenty years. She is currently faculty in the Social Service Work and Mental Health and Addictions programs where she teaches students about the impact of stress and trauma on neurodevelopment and how understanding the brain can support emotional regulation and resilience. Wendy is also a lead researcher in a funded research project exploring the benefits of mental health resilience training for the nursing profession. As a volunteer, Wendy serves on the board of directors for Five Counties Children’s Centre in Peterborough, Ontario.