Sarah Dewell

Sarah Dewell

Positions

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Faculty of Nursing, Adjuncts

Contact information

Phone number

Cell: 403.923.7346

For media enquiries, contact

Karen Cook, Director, Communications

Office: +1.403.220.4361
Email: kcook@ucalgary.ca
Twitter: @ucalgarynursing

Background

Educational Background

PhD University of Calgary, 2019

BN (with Distinction) University of Calgary, 2007

MSc Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia, 2003

BSc Cell Biology and Genetics, University of British Columbia, 1999

Biography

Sarah Dewell is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Northern British Columbia. Sarah’s research explores the development of precision health through scholarship focused on nursing education, research, and practice with a focus on foundational genomic knowledge for all nurses. Sarah is also interested in curriculum innovation and evidence-based nursing education. Prior to becoming a nurse, Sarah completed a BSc in Cell Biology and Genetics and a Masters in Medical Genetics at the University of British Columbia. Sarah practiced almost exclusively in adult mental health, focusing primarily on geriatric mental health in rural communities. Sarah is a member of the steering committee for the Global Genomics Nursing Alliance (G2NA) and a member of the International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG). 

Research

Areas of Research

Genetic-Genomic Nursing, Genetic-Genomic Nursing Education, Precision Health, Mixed Methods, Innovation in Nursing Education, Nursing Leadership

Courses

Course number Course title Semester
N609 (Teaching Assisant) Applied Statistics for Nursing Research