SIGMA Congress 2026
37th International Nursing Research Congress
Oral Presentation
Nursing researchers and healthcare leaders came together to share discoveries, foster collaboration, and shape the future of nursing science.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 16th to 18th, 2026
Accepted Abstract Oral Presentation
From left to right: Ryan McNally & Christian Baltus, presenting findings from ONSET's RCT study
From left to right: Ryan McNally (ONSET), Brayden Robichaud (ONSET), Leigh Chapman (Chief Nursing Officer of Canada), Holldrid Odreman (ONSET), Christian Baltus (ONSET)
Excerpts from Christian Baltus’ presentation
Excerpts from Ryan McNally’s presentation
Brayden Robichaud, ONSET Research Assistant
Christian Baltus, ONSET Research Project Lead
Ryan McNally, ONSET Research Project Lead
Day 1- Heading to Concurrent Sessions.
From Left to Right: Christian Baltus, Ryan McNally, Brayden Robichaud
National Nursing Week, May 11th to 17th, 2026
Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
Poster Virtual Presentations
Hand dexterity & proficiency simulation-based training of nursing students
Presented by: Christian Baltus, ONSET Research Project Lead
A study about simulation training to enhance coordination and dexterity in nursing students for the purpose of medication administration
Pre-briefing techniques that promote psychological safety and clinical reasoning in nursing students
Presented by: Ryan McNally, ONSET Research Project Lead
A review of an RCT study on simulation-based learning (SBL) in nursing education highlighting a relationship between the Prebriefing approach taken and the psychological safety of the learners
Self-confidence and modulation of performance anxiety through simulation-based learning
Presented by: Brayden Robichaud, ONSET Research Assistant
A study about traditional training vs. virtual reality and haptic gloves and the impact on performance anxiety
Designing Interprofessional Collaboration
Presented by: Isabelle Klapatiuk, ONSET Research Assistant
A pilot study on how escape room features shape interprofessional collaboration competencies in mixed BScN-PN-Paramedic-PSW student teams compared to traditional instruction
Niagara Health Research Day Conference 2026 Niagara College, Niagara on the Lake
Poster Presentation
Accepted Poster Oral Presentation: How escape room features shape interprofessional collaboration competencies in mixed BScN-PN-PSW-Paramedic student teams.
Presented by: Isabelle Klapatiuk & Brayden Robichaud, ONSET Research Assistants
Niagara College, Niagara on the Lake, May 2026
From left to right: Ryan McNally, Isabelle Klapatiuk, Christian Baltus, Brayden Robichaud
