Dr. Gerard Nyiringango

Academic rank: 
Assistant Lecturer
Academic Leadership Position: 
Director of skills lab and simulation center
Email: 
g.nyiringango@ur.ac.rw / nyiringangogerard@gmail.com
Telephone: 
+250788670095
Twitter: 
nyiringangodsv1
College: 
College of Medicine and Health Sciences(CMHS)
School/centre: 
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Department: 
General Nursing
Published Papers : 

1. Moreland, Patricia J. PhD, CPNP, RN, FAAN; Rosa, William E. PhD,   MBE, ACHPN, FAANP, FAAN; Uwimana, Philomene MSN, RN; Male, Marcia A. MS, RN; Sego, Ruth MScN, BSN; Nankundwa, Evelyne MSN, BSN, RN; Byiringiro, Samuel MS, RN; Nsereko, Etienne MScN, BNE; Uwiringiyimana, Emmanuel MD; Nyiringango, Gerard MScN, BScN; Baker, Helen PhD, MSc, FNP-BC; Ntizimira, Christian R. MD, MSc Palliative and End-of-Life Care Self-perceived Educational Needs of Physicians and Nurses in Rwanda, Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing: December 2021 - Volume 23 - Issue 6 - p 557-563 doi: 10.1097/NJH.0000000000000794;
2. Nyiringango, G., Kerr, M., Babenko-Mould, Y., Kanazayire, C., & Ngabonzima, A. (2021). Assessing the impact of mentorship on knowledge about and self-efficacy for neonatal resuscitation among nurses and midwives in Rwanda. Nurse Education in Practice, 52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2021.103030;
3. Umubyeyi, B., Nyiringango, G., Rutayisire, R., Kayiranga, D., Ryamukuru, D., Nyirazigama, A., Mukankusi, J., Bagirisano, J., Igikundiro, C., Niyikiza, M. E., Mukeshimana, M., Mugarura, J., & Oluyinka, A. (2022). Motivators and Barriers for Using E-learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic among Students at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda. Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.4314/rjmhs.v5i1.11;
4. Uwambaye, P., Munyanshongore, C., Kerr, M., Shiau, H., Nyiringango, G., & Rulisa, S. (2020). Assessment of the knowledge, attitude and practices of nurses and midwives working at antenatal clinics in the southern province of Rwanda on periodontal diseases: A cross-sectional survey. Advances in Medical Education and Practice, 11, 517–523. https://doi.org/10.2147/AMEP.S263403;
5. Uwambaye, P., Nyiringango, G., Musabwasoni, S. M. G., Husain, A., Nessa, K., & Razzaque, M. S. (2020). COVID-19 Pandemic: Adaptation in Antenatal Care for Better Pregnancy Outcomes. Frontiers in Global Women’s Health, 1. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2020.599327;
6. Ngabonziza, S., Murekatete, M. C., Nyiringango, G., & Marie Grace Musabwasoni, S. (2021). Peaceful End of Life Theory: A Critical Analysis of Its Use to Improve Nursing Practice. Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 4(3), 412–417. https://doi.org/10.4314/rjmhs.v4i3.11;
7. https://doi.org/10.4314/rjmhs.v5i2.8 ;
8. https://doi.org/10.4314/rmj.v79i3.8;
9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-022-03938-y; 
10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-05440-z;
11. https://doi.org/10.1186%2Fs12912-024-02000-0;
12. https://doi.org/10.4314/rjmhs.v7i1.9;
13. https://doi.org/10.4314/rjmhs.v7i2.10; 
14. https://doi.org/10.4314/rjmhs.v7i2.17;
15. https://doi.org/10.4314/rjmhs.v8i1.11;
16. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal. pone.0325184; 
17. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/rjmhs.v8i3.3

Brief profile: 
Dr. Gerard Nyiringango, holds a PhD in Information Society, specializing in digital health, from Stockholm University in Sweden. He also holds a Master’s degree in Nursing Education from Western University in Canada and a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Rwanda. In addition, he obtained a Diploma in Advanced Telemedicine and Distance Learning Applications from the United States Telecommunication Training Institute, USA, and an Advanced Certificate in Teaching and Learning from Stockholm University, Sweden. Dr. Nyiringango currently serves as the Director of the Skills Lab and Simulation Centre at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) at the University of Rwanda and is an Assistant Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Midwifery. His research interests include technology-enhanced health professions education, particularly online learning and the use of virtual patients for continuing professional development, mentorship, and the mental health and well-being of girls and women following abortion. During his PhD studies at Stockholm University, he worked extensively on virtual patient projects and has published several papers in this area. He currently has 23 scientific publications. For further details about Dr. Gerard Nyiringango’s academic profile and publications, please refer to his ORCID link: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2097-182X
Research Area: 
Digital health, online learning, continuous professional development, safe abortion, first aid and mentorship. Research ID number (ORCID): https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2097-182X