Gudrun Reay
Associate Professor
Faculty of Nursing
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy University of Calgary, 2014
BN
University of Calgary, 1998
Diploma - Nursing
Mount Royal University, 1987
Contact information
Phone
Office: 403.210.3843
Location
Professional Faculties
: PF3232
Research
Research Interests
- Grounded theory methodology
- Decision-making in complex environments such as critical care nursing
Biography
Dr. Reay has an extensive background in emergency nursing. In her doctoral work she explored decision making by triage registered nurses using classical grounded theory. She has presented her work internationally and is developing a research program focused on decision making in complex and stressful environments. Dr. Reay teaches research and evidence utilization in the Bachelor of Nursing program. She is co-supervising graduate students.
Her research interests include grounded theory methodology, decision making in complex environments such as critical care nursing and exploring how the work context influences and shapes decisions.