Dr. Greta Cummings

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Greta Cummings is a Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta and the founding Dean of the College of Health Sciences. With a PhD in Nursing from the University of Alberta, she has extensive experience in health care leadership and outcomes research. Her principal research program, CLEAR (Connecting Leadership, Education & Research), aims to enhance nursing leadership impacts within health care systems. Dr. Cummings has supervised numerous undergraduate and graduate students and has taught courses on leadership, policy, and knowledge translation in nursing. She is a recognized leader in her field, having served on multiple boards and committees related to nursing and health sciences in Canada and internationally. Dr. Cummings received various awards for her contributions to nursing and health research, including being named a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. She continues to mentor students, focusing on leadership and management in health care delivery, influencing outcomes for providers and patients.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Teaching courses and supervising students in the Faculty of Nursing.

Dean

2017-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Oversaw faculty operations and directed nursing programs.

Founding College Dean

2021-07-01 — 2023-07-01

College of Health Sciences, University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Founded the College and led its development during the initial years.

Awards

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Charter Fellow

2020-01-01
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Lifetime Achievement Award

2017-01-01
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Highly Cited Researcher

2014-01-01

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management