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College of Nursing

Biography

Kathy’s 43 years of nursing experience includes adult critical care, neonatal intensive care, general surgery, pediatrics, community, and obstetrical nursing. Since 1998, she has been teaching clinical and theory classes in medical surgical and pediatric settings. Kathy is pleased to act as a clinical teaching mentor to many faculty.

Research Interests

Kathy's research interests include:

  • Developing excellence in clinical instruction
  • The role of mentorship in clinical teaching and evaluation
  • The pedagogy of clinical teaching
  • Interprofessional clinical education

Methodology

  • Mixed methods

Courses

  • NURS 311: Core Competencies for the Management of Complex Patient Care I
  • NURS 312: Core Competencies for the Management of Complex Patient Care II
  • NURS 332: Exploring Complexity and Acuity - Professor and Provincial Course Lead
  • NURS 333: Complex Care Nursing Practice - Instructor and Course Coordinator
  • NURS 450: Practice Integration - Faculty Resource Person and Course Coordinator 

Grants

Campbell T (Principal Investigator), Salm T (Co-principal Investigator), Rodger K (Co-investigator), Penz K (Co-investigator), Dietrich- Leuer M (Co-investigator), Juckes K (Co-investigator), Bigalky J (Co-investigator), Lasiuk G (Co-investigator). BSN Nursing Students Perceptions of Distributed Synchronous Learning at the Yorkton and Regina, SK Campuses. Phase 2., Based on findings from Phase 1, a survey will be developed to administer to students in years 2, 3, and 4. Provost's Funding for Innovative Teaching and Learning in partnership with the Society of Teaching and Learning. Total: $10,000.00 for 2019-02 to 2020-06
Jansen S (Principal Investigator), Bassendowski S (Co­principal Investigator), Campbell T (Co-investigator), Dietrich Leurer M (Co-investigator), Malloy P (Co-investigator), Penz K (Co-investigator), Vandenberg H (Co-investigator), Rodger K (Co-investigator), Petrucka P (Co-investigator), Juckes K (Co-investigator), Bigalky J (Co-investigator), Lasiuk G (Co-investigator). BSN Nursing Students Perceptions of Distributed Synchronous Learning at the Yorkton and Regina, SK Campuses, The Provost's Project Grant for Innovative Practice in Collaborative Teaching and Learning University of Saskatchewan. Total: $10,000.00 for 2017-03 to 2019-03

Publications