Dr. Heather Nelson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Heather Nelson is an Assistant Professor at the University of Regina, School of Nursing. With over 20 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, she has worked in public health and neurosciences. She has taught in programs such as the Continuing Care Assistant Program and Practical Nursing Program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Dr. Nelson has dedicated her research to patient-oriented health promotion, particularly aimed at community-dwelling older adults and children in low-income settings. Her work explores the social emotional benefits of traditional karate for children and the impact of phone intervention programs on loneliness and mood among older adults. As a research chair, she has successfully secured multiple research grants to support her projects, which include a mixed-methods study on the impact of phone interventions on older adults living in personal care homes. Dr. Nelson's publications include various peer-reviewed articles in journals focused on aging, nursing, and health promotion.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Regina • Regina

Teaching and conducting research in the field of nursing.

Awards

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Lucy D. Willis Scholarship

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Saskatchewan Nurses Foundation

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Wolfe Family Graduate Student Award

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Saskatchewan Nurses Foundation Bursary

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Pan American Kumite Champion

Requirements for University of Regina

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.67
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:59
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Four-year baccalaureate degree
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Letter of Intent
  • WES ICAP evaluation (for international credentials in specific programs)
Specialization Notes

Standard graduate requirements applicable to most departments including Science, Engineering, and Arts.