Dr. Lorelli Nowell

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lorelli Nowell completed her PhD in Nursing at the University of Calgary in 2017, where she also earned her Master of Nursing in 2012 and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Thompson Rivers University in 2000. She is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Nursing, serving as Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and as a Portfolio Lead for the O'Brien Institute for Public Health. Her research incorporates innovations in teaching and learning, professional development for educators, and mentorship practices. Dr. Nowell has a robust background in mixed methods research, engaging in numerous interdisciplinary collaborations and supervising graduate students in these areas. She presents her findings at various regional, national, and international conferences, promoting effective pedagogical practices. Her work also includes investigating quality innovations in graduate education and developing frameworks to enhance e-learning and virtual caring competencies among nursing students. Throughout her career, she has been recognized with multiple teaching and research awards for her contributions to nursing education and scholarship.

Research Interests

Research Innovations in Teaching and Learning Mentorship Professional Learning Development Interdisciplinary Research Education Knowledge Synthesis Mixed Methods Research Knowledge Translation

Experience

Associate Dean, Graduate Programs

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Calgary, Faculty of Nursing • Calgary, AB

Overseeing graduate nursing programs and initiatives.

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Calgary, Faculty of Nursing • Calgary, AB

Teaching in nursing and engaging in research related to education.

Awards

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Fellow

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UCalgary Nursing Spark Award

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Excellence in Nursing Education

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Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence

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Order of Merit in Nursing Education

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Teaching Award for Educational Leadership

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Excellence in Research Award

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Outstanding Paper

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Teaching Scholar

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Emerging Scholar

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Inspirational Preceptor/Mentor

Courses

NURS 622 Foundational Philosophy Teaching and Learning Contexts NURS 668 Healthcare Grand Challenge NURS 664 Innovations Health Systems NURS 628 Specialized Practice Demonstration: Innovations Teaching and Learning NURS 745 Innovation, Improvement, Implementation Science

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.