The Nurse Researcher

Dr Oluwadamilare Akingbade, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing @DalhousieU, Canada ||CEO @Nursiscope ||Certified Global Nurse Consultant @ICNurses

[The Nurse Researcher @Callednurse]

A new chapter begins.

I’m excited to share that I am stepping into a new role as Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University School of Nursing, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Thankful to God for the mentors, communities, and experiences that shaped this journey.

Looking forward with gratitude to all that lies ahead.

#NewChapter #AssistantProfessor #AcademicJourney #NursingEducation #NurseEducator #NursingFaculty #NursingResearch #DigitalHealth #HigherEducation #DalhousieUniversity #CareerMilestone

[The Nurse Researcher @Callednurse]

@MichaelIheme4 The very pleasure is mine. Nice to connect with you!

[Nursiscope Inc. @nursiscope]

Six researchers.

Countless hours of learning.

Bold ideas turned into meaningful impact.

One community committed to advancing nursing through research.

Read their inspiring stories here: https://t.co/U0NU5TqT7q

#Nursiscope #NursingResearch #Research #Innovation

[LinkedIn Nurses @LinkedInNurses]

We were privileged to have the distinguished presence of @Callednurse and Dr. Esther Oluwatoyin Famutimi, whose insightful sessions provided valuable perspectives on research opportunities both globally and within Nigeria. 🤭🤩

[AQUANURSE @SENADEKUNLEAA]

Meet
Dr. Oluwadamilare Akingbade, PhD, RN, RM, RPHN, CGNC

Dr. Oluwadamilare Akingbade is a Nigerian nurse scientist, community health nursing specialist, oncology researcher, digital health innovator, and global nursing leader. His work spans research, education, digital health, and nursing leadership across Nigeria, Hong Kong, Canada, and internationally.

1. Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University, Canada
He serves as an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at Dalhousie University, where he teaches and conducts research in digital health, community health nursing, oncology nursing, and nursing informatics.
Welcome to Dalhousie University

2. Founder of the Institute of Nursing Research (INR), Nigeria
He founded and leads the Institute of Nursing Research (INR), Nigeria, an organization dedicated to strengthening nursing research, mentorship, academic writing, and evidence-based practice. Through conferences, journal clubs, and capacity-building initiatives, INR has trained and mentored thousands of nurses.

3. Pioneer in Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence
His research focuses on:
Artificial intelligence in healthcare
Digital health technologies
Nursing informatics
Mobile health (mHealth)
Women's health
Oncology nursing
He has developed innovative digital solutions to improve care for vulnerable populations.

4. Internationally Funded Research
He secured prestigious research funding, including the Alberta Innovates Postdoctoral Fellowship, supporting research on AI-powered digital technologies for healthcare.

5. Groundbreaking Breast Cancer Research
During his PhD at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, he developed and evaluated a mobile application providing psychoeducational support for Nigerian women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. The intervention was tested through a randomized controlled trial and demonstrated promising outcomes.

6. Certified Global Nurse Consultant
He earned the Certified Global Nurse Consultant (CGNC) credential from the International Council of Nurses, recognizing his expertise in providing nursing consultancy at an international level.

7. Outstanding Research Productivity
Dr. Akingbade has:
Published more than 110 peer-reviewed scientific articles
Accumulated hundreds of research citations
Contributed significantly to community health, oncology nursing, digital health, and nursing education.

8. International Teaching and Mentorship
He has taught and mentored students across Nigeria, Hong Kong, and Canada, bringing global perspectives to nursing education and supervising research at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. W

9. Academic Excellence Awards
Among his recognitions are:
Outstanding Academic Award for his PhD
Y.K. Pao Foundation Award
Excellence in Digital Health Research Award
Nurse of Impact Award
Recognition as one of the Top 10 Most Inspiring Men in Nursing Nigeria.

10. Entrepreneur and Innovator
He is the founder of Nursiscope Inc., a nursing-led consulting and innovation firm focused on research, professional development, digital health, and healthcare innovation

11. Advocate for Nursing Research in Africa
Dr. Akingbade is widely recognized for promoting research culture among nurses in Nigeria. Through publications, workshops, conferences, and mentorship, he has inspired many nurses to engage in research and evidence-based practice.
INR Nigeria

His career reflects a commitment to advancing nursing through innovation, scholarship, mentorship, and global collaboration, making him one of the prominent Nigerian nurse researchers of his generation.

With a resounding round of Applauds please make welcome The one in one Global nurse consultant of ICN
Dr oluwadamilare Akingbade @Callednurse

[The Nurse Researcher @Callednurse]

@Thefawoleisrael Well, if you think so. I once met a PhD student in public health at a leading global university who did not know that a PhD in Nursing existed. I encounter this misconception often, but I have always expected nurses to know better.

[The Nurse Researcher @Callednurse]

I thought it was only the general public that needed orientation on what a PhD in Nursing is all about. It seems some nurses could benefit from that orientation too.

A PhD in Nursing is one of the most rigorous academic and research training pathways, requiring years of advanced coursework, original research, scientific publications, and a dissertation that contributes new knowledge to healthcare.

PhD-prepared nurses conduct research, generate evidence, influence health policy, secure grants, develop healthcare innovations, educate future nurses, mentor researchers, and improve patient outcomes. They also serve as professors, scientists, policy advisors, consultants, entrepreneurs, and leaders across academia, healthcare, government, and industry. Heading a nursing department is just one of many possible roles.

[Fellow Nurses @FellowNurses1]

👀 What's your take on this statement?

#Nursing #NurseLife #NursingEducation #FutureNurse #RegisteredNurse #HealthcareHeroes #FellowNursesAfrica

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[The Nurse Researcher @Callednurse]

I thought it was only the general public that needed orientation on what a PhD in Nursing is all about. It seems some nurses could benefit from that orientation too.

A PhD in Nursing is one of the most rigorous academic and research training pathways, requiring years of advanced coursework, original research, scientific publications, and a dissertation that contributes new knowledge to healthcare.

PhD-prepared nurses conduct research, generate evidence, influence health policy, secure grants, develop healthcare innovations, educate future nurses, mentor researchers, and improve patient outcomes. They also serve as professors, scientists, policy advisors, consultants, entrepreneurs, and leaders across academia, healthcare, government, and industry. Heading a nursing department is just one of many possible roles.

[Nursiscope Inc. @nursiscope]

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[The Nurse Researcher @Callednurse]

@nursiscope Get started, then get better. Many never begin because they want perfection from day one. Growth is a journey. Congratulations to @nursiscope on this refreshed look and the continuous pursuit of excellence.

[Nursiscope Inc. @nursiscope]

Nursiscope has evolved.

And today, we are celebrating that evolution with you.

We have evolved in ideas, in impact, in people, in purpose, and in transformation.

Nursiscope is becoming something BIGGER.

[Institute of Nursing Research NIGERIA 💙 @inrnigeria]

Congratulations are in order for our Director of Management Services - Damilola FALETI and our IJC Community Leader - Blessing JOSIAH; as they both get selected as GNLI Scholars for the Global Nursing Leadership Institute (GNLI) 2026 Programme.

[The Nurse Researcher @Callednurse]

You Have Changed. Everything Else Will Follow.

One of the final thoughts I shared during the Nursiscope Career Bootcamp 1.0 was this:
Everything around you may not have changed, but YOU have.

Growth is the one thing that can never be taken from you. If you are learning, improving, building new skills, and expanding your capacity, then you are already moving toward your next level.

There will be seasons when the opportunities haven't arrived, the promotion hasn't come, and the results are not yet visible. Keep growing anyway.

Because when you change, your future cannot remain the same.
The world may take time to respond to your growth, but it eventually will.

Keep becoming. Keep improving. Keep evolving.

Your breakthrough is often waiting for the person you are becoming.

#NursiscopeCareerBootcamp #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #CareerDevelopment #GrowthMindset #Nursiscope #FutureReady #SuccessMindset

[The Nurse Researcher @Callednurse]

You Have Changed. Everything Else Will Follow.

One of the final thoughts I shared during the Nursiscope Career Bootcamp 1.0 was this:
Everything around you may not have changed, but YOU have.

Growth is the one thing that can never be taken from you. If you are learning, improving, building new skills, and expanding your capacity, then you are already moving toward your next level.

There will be seasons when the opportunities haven't arrived, the promotion hasn't come, and the results are not yet visible. Keep growing anyway.

Because when you change, your future cannot remain the same.
The world may take time to respond to your growth, but it eventually will.

Keep becoming. Keep improving. Keep evolving.

Your breakthrough is often waiting for the person you are becoming.

#NursiscopeCareerBootcamp #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #CareerDevelopment #GrowthMindset #Nursiscope #FutureReady #SuccessMindset

[Institute of Nursing Research NIGERIA 💙 @inrnigeria]

May 2026 was fun-filled as INR Nigeria marked her 10th anniversary of existence. Ten years of making great and remarkable impacts in nursing and in the lives of nurses (students and staff)

From INR Nigeria leaders, we say HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 🎉👏🏾🥳🥂

#INRNigeriaAt10