Dr. Vanessa Van Bewer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Vanessa Van Bewer is an Assistant Professor at the College of Nursing, University of Manitoba. She graduated from the University of Calgary’s Bachelor of Nursing program and has worked in various fields including adolescent mental health and public health. Dr. Van Bewer began her academic career as an instructor at Université de Saint-Boniface College of Nursing. Her research program focuses on incorporating Indigenous perspectives into nursing education, with an emphasis on anti-racist education. She has developed Indigenous arts-informed frameworks and engaged in studies illuminating Indigenous healthcare provider perspectives. Currently, her research examines the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Indigenous students at the College of Nursing, along with mentorship and learning strategies. An avid advocate for social justice, she integrates her background as a Métis spoken word artist into her teaching and research practice.

Research Interests

Awards

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Medal of Excellence

#2020

Foundations Registered Nurses Award

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Indigenous Doctoral Education Award

#2019

Rising Star Award

#2013

Gold Medal

Requirements for University of Manitoba

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.