Dr. Shelley Spurr

Professor

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Biography

Shelley Spurr is a tenured professor at the College of Nursing at the University of Saskatchewan, bringing 25 years of diverse nursing experience across various settings including acute care pediatrics, home care, and public health. Her professional practice focuses on promoting wellness and hope for families dealing with child life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses, as well as enhancing student experiences in post-secondary education through interprofessional education (IPE). Dr. Spurr is particularly interested in health promotion for children, adolescents, and families. She leads a research team that has implemented Indigenous community-led, culture-based Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) education interventions aimed at preventing diabetes in Indigenous youth. These interventions reflect the unique needs of the communities they serve. Additionally, she has contributed to various projects designed to create digital health resources that support psychosocial well-being in families facing serious health challenges. Dr. Spurr's research interests include hope science, health promotion, diabetes management, healthy body weights, physical activity, holistic nursing care, and educational methodology in nursing.

Research Interests

Courses

NURS 304: Family Nursing NURS 330: Maternal Child Adolescent Family Centered Nursing NURS 331: Maternal Child Adolescent Family Centered Nursing Practice NURS 450: Practice Integration

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

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:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.