Teaching and Learning
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UCalgary Nursing advances rural and Indigenous nursing education
In June we celebrated the first Bachelor of Nursing graduates from Old Sun Community College in partnership with Siksika Nation. Our innovative nursing programs are preparing future nurses through community-centred, culturally informed education to address health-care needs across Alberta.
Siksika Nation student honoured during the nursing graduation ceremony at Old Sun Community College.
Adrian Shellard
UCalgary faculty and students present at the annual mass casuality simulaiton at NAIT.
Provided by Amanda O'Rae
Nursing students participate in annual inter-professional mass casualty simulation
Several UCalgary Nursing students participated in a mass casualty simulation, hosted by Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). The immersive experience strengthened teamwork, communication and clinical decision-making in a realistic emergency response setting.
Nursing student-athletes excel in academics and sport
Nursing students continue to demonstrate excellence both in the classroom and in competition, balancing the demands of nursing education with high-performance athletics.
UCalgary Nursing student athlete Gabriela Cross, pictured on the right, competing at a wrestling competition.
Courtesy U Sport
First cohort from Doctor of Nursing program graduate
In June the first graduating cohort of our Doctor of Nursing program included nurses and other professionals who work in health care. Launched in January 2023 the program develops nurse leaders for senior roles in health care and related organizations.
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