Empowering our nursing leaders
At UCalgary Nursing, we are leading innovation in nursing education and research to influence and change the future of nursing practice
Vision
Leading the Pursuit of Nursing Excellence
Mission
We advocate for change through innovations in education, research and practice.
We lead and collaborate to promote health across the lifespan.
We engage stakeholders and partners to transform the well-being of individuals, families and communities.
Research to promote health across the lifespan
As a leading research-intensive Canadian nursing school, we advance nursing practice and transform health systems by incorporating research processes and results into all of our activities.
Our pillars of strength cross the entire lifespan:
Advancement of nursing education
Child and family mental health
Living well with chronic conditions
Learn more about our research pillars in the 2017-2020 Strategic Plan: Leading the Pursuit of Nursing Excellence
Democracy in health care: The healing power of equality
In UCalgary's Faculty of Nursing, Dr. Aniela dela Cruz, PhD, and instructor Heather Bensler aim to expose inequities in our health care system, focusing on those related to Indigenous Peoples as well as newcomers living with HIV.
Pairing research and education to provide safer patient care
Simulation in nursing education is an essential component to accelerating learning for students. We are continuously updating our technology so students and researchers have access to new knowledge.
Simulation Learning at UCalgary Nursing
UCalgary Alumni