Innovative Research Award
| Andrea Raynak |
| Affiliation |
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre |
| Country |
Canada |
| Scopus ID |
57203260815 |
| Documents |
11 |
| Citations |
83 |
| h-index |
4 |
| Subject Area |
Healthcare Research |
| Event |
Global HRM Awards |
Andrea Raynak
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, Canada
Andrea Raynak is a Canadian nursing researcher affiliated with Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre whose academic contributions focus on nursing practice, substance use in healthcare environments, vascular access education, healthcare workforce sustainability, and transition-to-practice nursing research. Her scholarly profile demonstrates interdisciplinary contributions to healthcare quality improvement, nursing retention strategies, and evidence-based clinical education.[1]
Her work combines nursing science, healthcare systems research, public health methodologies, and clinical practice evaluation to support patient-centered care, healthcare workforce resilience, and nursing education advancement across Canada.[2]
Abstract
Andrea Raynak has contributed to healthcare and nursing research through studies involving nursing workforce sustainability, patient care quality, vascular access education, transition-to-practice frameworks, and substance use care within hospital settings. Her research supports evidence-based nursing interventions and healthcare improvement strategies within clinical and academic environments.[3]
Keywords
Nursing Research; Public Health; Clinical Nursing; Healthcare Workforce; Substance Use Care; Nursing Education; Patient Care Quality; Vascular Access; Healthcare Systems; Transition to Practice.
Introduction
Modern healthcare systems increasingly depend on evidence-based nursing practices, workforce sustainability, patient-centered care models, and interdisciplinary healthcare collaboration. Nursing research contributes significantly to improving patient outcomes, clinical education, healthcare access, and healthcare delivery systems.[4]
Andrea Raynak’s scholarly activities contribute to this field through research examining nursing attitudes, healthcare workforce retention, intravenous drug use management in hospital settings, and transition-to-practice initiatives for nursing professionals.[5]
Research Profile
Andrea Raynak is affiliated with Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and has academic experience in nursing, public health, and healthcare systems research. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Master of Public Health with Nursing specialization, and doctoral studies in Health Sciences.[6]
Her Scopus-indexed publications and collaborative research activities reflect engagement in nursing science, healthcare workforce sustainability, patient safety, vascular access education, and substance use healthcare research.
Research Contributions
Andrea Raynak has contributed to research examining nurses’ attitudes toward patients who use substances in hospital settings through systematic and scoping review methodologies. Her studies support evidence-informed healthcare interventions and improved patient-centered clinical care approaches
Her research also addresses retention and attrition challenges in rural and northern healthcare environments, emphasizing sustainable workforce strategies and improved nursing retention within Canadian healthcare systems.
Additional scholarly contributions include nursing transition-to-practice models, vascular access education, intravenous drug use management in clinical environments, and evidence-based nursing education initiatives.
Publications
- Examining Nurses’ Attitudes Toward Patients Who Use Substances in the Hospital Setting: A Scoping Review, International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances, 2026.
- Stemming the Tide: Tackling Retention and Attrition Challenges in Rural and Northern Healthcare to Sustain Canada’s Nursing Workforce, Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2026.
- Optimizing Academic-Practice Partnerships to Promote Transition to Nursing Practice, Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 2026.
- Intravenous Drug Use in the Hospital Setting, Journal of Addictions Nursing, 2024.
- Nurses’ Knowledge on Routine Care and Maintenance of Adult Vascular Access Devices: A Scoping Review, Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2020.
Research Impact
The research activities of Andrea Raynak contribute to nursing workforce development, healthcare quality improvement, evidence-based clinical education, and patient-centered healthcare systems. Her scholarly work supports sustainable healthcare delivery and strengthens nursing practice standards within clinical environments.
Award Suitability
Andrea Raynak demonstrates strong scholarly engagement in healthcare and nursing sciences through peer-reviewed publications, interdisciplinary collaborations, and research focused on healthcare improvement and nursing sustainability. Her contributions align with recognition criteria emphasizing innovation, healthcare impact, and evidence-based nursing advancement.
Conclusion
Andrea Raynak’s research profile reflects meaningful contributions to nursing science, public health, healthcare systems, and clinical education. Her work supports ongoing advancements in patient-centered care, healthcare workforce resilience, and evidence-based nursing practices within modern healthcare environments.
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References
- Elsevier Scopus. (2026). Author profile of Andrea Raynak, Scopus ID 57203260815.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57203260815
- ORCID. (2026). Andrea Raynak researcher profile and academic activities.
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0653-3185
- International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances. (2026). Examining nurses’ attitudes toward patients who use substances in the hospital setting: A scoping review.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnsa.2026.100513
- Raynak, A., et al. (2026). Examining nurses’ attitudes toward patients who use substances in the hospital setting: A scoping review.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnsa.2026.100513
- Raynak, A., et al. (2026). Stemming the Tide: Tackling Retention and Attrition Challenges in Rural and Northern Healthcare to Sustain Canada’s Nursing Workforce.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.70255
- Canadian Journal of Nursing Research. (2026). Optimizing academic-practice partnerships to promote transition to nursing practice.
https://doi.org/10.1177/08445621251366583