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Biography

As a University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate, Dr. Petrucka is proud to be a part of the College of Nursing and the School of Public Health. Throughout her career she positioned herself as a nurse scientist with a strong commitment to nursing research excellence and innovation.

Petrucka’s program of research focuses on populations with potential (also known as marginalized or vulnerable) within the local and global context. This program variably includes novel/emergent methodologies, health related technologies, and engagement strategies. Over the last number of years, she has had the privilege of assembling a large cohort of researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate students who share interests, intents, and initiative to contribute to the science related to this important and diverse population. They have been successfully funded locally, provincially, nationally, and internationally thereby contributing in each of these geographic contexts.

Currently her research is focused on the area of Women’s Health – specifically in menstrual hygiene equity, as well as health care accessibility in developing contexts. Additionally, Dr. Petrucka is working in Global Health with a focus on improving awareness and access to public health and One Health innovations.

Research Interests

  • Women’s Health
  • Global Health
  • Menstrual Hygiene
  • One Health

Methodology

  • Qualitative
  • Mixed methods

Courses

  • NURS 441: Transitioning to Professional Practice
  • NURS 478: Rural Nursing
  • NURS 812: Leadership in Nursing
  • NURS 824: Advanced Integrative Exercise
  • NURS 862: Integrative Review Critical Appraisals of Health Evidence

Publications

Grants

Petrucka, P., Mackey, A., Cummings, J., Bigalky, J, & Barbo, G. (2023). Saskatchewan Awareness, Advocacy, and Knowledge Strategies (Sask-A2SKS): Addressing IPV amongst Queer Women in Saskatchewan’s 2SLBGTQ+ Communities. SHRF Align. $9996.
Li, H., Petrucka, P. (Co-PI), & Maina, G. (2022). Under the Covers': Exploring Unspoken and Unheard Experiences of Sexual Well-Being and Needs of Immigrant and Newcomer Students in Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Institutions. SSHRC PDG pilot program, Partnership Development Grant Pilot Program. October 2022-September 2023.
Petrucka, P., Crawford, J., Martin, S., Bigalky, J., & Mackey, A. (2022). Facilitating Ecofriendly Menstrual Hygiene Efforts and Rights Based Development. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Explore. October 2021 - December 2022. $6,410 CAD.
Petrucka, P., Thurmeier, R., Olafson, C., Wilson, R., & McDonald, A. (2021). Exploring the role of research development in building a strong culture of research: Co-creating with researchers and research development professionals through participatory diagramming. July 31, 2023. $5,000 CAD.
Tait, C. (NPI), Foulds, H. (PI), Petrucka, P. (Co-I). (2020). The Saskatchewan First  Nations and Metis Health and Wellness Research, Training and Knowledge Mobilization Network. CIHR-NEIHR Centre. February 2020 - December 2024. $3,500,000 CAD.
Petrucka, P. (2019). University of Saskatchewan - Global Ambassador Award. January 2022 – December  2023. $5,000 CAD.
Petrucka, P. (2019). ACU Canada Fellowship – Outward (Gordon and Jean Southam). April 2021 – December 2023. £5000.
Abukari, K., & Petrucka, P. (2019). Graduate Teaching Fellowship. College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, University of Saskatchewan. September 2019 - August 2020. $5,000.
Meszaros, M., & Petrucka, P. (2019). Doctoral Teacher Scholar Fellowship. (Faculty mentor). College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, University of Saskatchewan. March 2019 - December 2020. $26,000.
Abukari, K., & Petrucka, P. (2019). Graduate Teaching Fellowship. Inter-disciplinary Studies, University of Saskatchewan. January 2019 - April 2019. $8,000.
Martin, W., Mishak, B., Exner-Pirot, H., & Petrucka, P. (2018). Climate Change and Nursing. Myrtle Crawford Memorial Lecture Fund, College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan. December 2018 - May 2019. $5,150.
Mcharo, K., & Petrucka, P. (2018). Graduate Teaching Fellowship. College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, University of Saskatchewan. September 2018 - May 2019. $16,000.
Rizvi, N., Mureen, K., Ajani, K., Barolia, R., & Petrucka, P. (2018). Stakeholder Assessment, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Grants, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan. August 2018 - July 2019. $10,000 USD.

Honours (Medals, Fellowships, Prizes)

National Health Research Development/Cdn Health Research Fund, PhD Fellow, 1998-2002
Walter Johns Scholarship, University of Alberta, 1998-2002
PhD Fellowship (honorary), University of Alberta, 1998-2002
PhD Entrance (honorary), University of Alberta, Faculty of Nursing, 1998-2002
Marie Lammer Memorial Scholarship, Saskatchewan Nurses Foundation, 1999
Catherine O’Shaunessy Memorial Scholarship, Saskatchewan Nurses Foundation, 2000
Helen Walker Award for Innovation in Nursing, Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association, 2005
Post Doctorate Fellowship, Indigenous Peoples Health Research Centre, 2005
IPHRC Saskatchewan Centennial Medal, Government of Saskatchewan, 2006
Association of Commonwealth Universities, Jackie McAleer Fellowship, 2006-2008
Effie Feeny Award for Nursing Research, Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association, 2008
Outstanding New Investigator Award, Canadian Association of Nurse Researchers, 2008
University of Regina Alumni Award for Humanitarian Service, 2009
Global Best – Americas: Community, Business and Education Award, 2010
Global Best – Americas: International Partnership Network Award, 2012
SHRF Achievement Award (nomination), 2013
Alumni of Influence Award (Legacy) – College of Nursing, 2014
SHRF Achievement Award (nomination), 2014
SHRF Achievement Award (nomination), 2015
Elsevier Literati Award, Outstanding Paper, 2022