Dr. Joanne Olson

Professor

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Biography

Joanne Olson is a Professor and Vice Dean at the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta. With a PhD in Nursing from Wayne State University, she specializes in resilience, spirituality, health promotion, and nursing education. Her clinical expertise focuses on community health nursing across rural, suburban, and urban settings in Canada. Dr. Olson has held various academic and administrative roles, including Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs. Her research is dedicated to developing interventions to enhance resilience and holistic health among individuals, families, and communities, with an interest in the connections between spiritual well-being and resilience. She has been awarded multiple grants to support her work in nursing education and health research, including recent studies on managing health crises in various populations. As a prominent figure in her field, she has contributed extensively to the literature on nursing practices, resilience training, and the impact of socio-environmental factors on health outcomes.

Research Interests

Courses

Nurse-Client Interaction Family Health Community Health Promotion Nature of Nursing Knowledge Teaching and Learning Nursing Knowledge Development Faith Community Nursing Spiritual Assessment and Promotion of Health Community Engagement in Healthcare Context Nursing Leadership Focus Area

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