Marnie Kramer, RN, MEd, PhD

Research summary

Dr. Marnie Kramer (she/her) is a nurse researcher specializing in qualitative research methodologies. Her research program integrates nursing and educational research methodologies to understand concepts such as stress and coping, affective learning needs, student failure, remediation, and theory-to-practice integration. Dr. Kramer utilizes the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN®) as a case study for student learning and remediation frameworks. She engages in NCLEX-RN® support activities nationally for graduates requiring assistance after exam failure and leads educational innovation related to high stakes exam preparation.

Dr. Kramer's clinical background in cardiology and intensive care resulted in her pursuing a PhD program in cardiovascular nursing science. In her dissertation, she explored the intersection between nursing and sociology in addressing dietary change in cardiac rehabilitation settings. She has recently extended her current research program include the qualitative study of individuals living with heart disease.

Dr. Kramer currently accepts graduate students interested in the areas of nursing education research and cardiac health. 

Keywords

• Cardiac health
• Failure
• Nursing education research
• Remediation
• Stress and coping
• Student learning

Dr. Kramer is an experienced undergraduate educator and critical care nurse. She is considered a curricular expert and taught in all years of undergraduate programs in multiple institutions across Canada. Dr. Kramer is a sought after speaker on the topic of high stakes examination preparation and remediation. She volunteers with graduates who are unsuccessful on the NCLEX-RN.

Dr. Kramer recently accepted the position of co-editor for Potter and Perry's Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing textbook. She was the Co-Chair for the Canadian Association Schools of Nursing Nurse Education Research Interest group from 2022-224.

Dr. Kramer supervises students with an interest in:

Nursing education research topics:

• Qualitative Research methods
• Heart disease, with a particular focus on the experiences of individuals living with heart disease

Education

PhD in Nursing, University of Toronto (2013)

Master of Education in Adult Education, University of Toronto (2007)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Alberta (1997)

Awards

2024:

• Association of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, Administration Award of Excellence

2011:

• Professional Development Bursary, College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta

2009:

• Facilitating Unique Training in Research and Education: FUTURE program for Training Cardiovascular Nurse Scientists Fellowship Grant, Canadian Institute of Health Research
• Dorothy Grace Riddell Fellowship, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
• CIHR Doctoral Training Stipend, Dr. Jan Angus, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto

2008:

• Margaret C Cahoon Memorial Fellowship Award, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
• University of Toronto Doctoral Funding Package, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing