Joanne Ta, RN, MScN is a Registered Nurse with a background in surgical nursing, currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Windsor.

Her research interest is in palliative home care. She is currently conducting a research study titled Home Care Nurses’ Perceived Competence and Self-Efficacy Regarding Palliative Care: A Cross-Sectional Study. The aim is to explore areas within palliative care where nurses report lower levels of perceived competence and self-efficacy. The goal is to help inform future development of tailored training and education programs for nurses.

VHA Research Area of Focus: Better Care