Meagan Ryan is an Assistant Professor in the Elizabeth & Thomas Rankin School of Nursing at St. Francis Xavier University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Francis Xavier University (2015) and a Master of Nursing with a teaching focus from Athabasca University (2021). Meagan is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing at the University of Ottawa, with an expected graduation in 2027.

Meagan’s research primarily focuses on the transition from student to professional nurse and the role of digital health technologies in nursing education and practice. Her research objectives include: 1) evaluating and enhancing nursing education and practice related to the transition to professional practice; 2) investigating the impact of digital health technologies on nursing workflows, patient care, and required competencies; and 3) identifying opportunities for innovation in nursing and interdisciplinary healthcare practices to improve care delivery and workforce development.

With nearly ten years of clinical experience in acute care and emergency nursing, Meagan holds Canadian Certified Nurse Educator (CCNE) certification and is an Affiliate Scientist with Nova Scotia Health. Her work integrates education, clinical practice, and digital health to advance the nursing profession in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.

Research Interests

• New graduate nurse transition
• Digital health 
• Nursing informatics
• Rural nursing
• Nursing education, readiness for practice 
• Nurse-led innovation