Nichole Parker

Nichole joined Athabasca University in 2022 as an Academic Coordinator for the Faculty of Health Disciplines. Through Athabasca University, she obtained both her Bachelor of Nursing (Post LPN to BN) and a Master of Nursing (with a teaching focus). She has been in nursing since 2006 and has enjoyed working in a diverse range of nursing fields. She has presented, authored and co-authored research including topics related to nursing curricula, excellence in online teaching, arts-based teaching strategies, humanizing the online learning environment, and topics related to community nursing.

Nichole’s nurse educator practice is grounded in a caring and compassionate pedagogy which respects and acknowledges the diverse uniqueness of her learners. She enjoys co-creating meaningful learning spaces that are accessible, inclusive, and learner-centered.

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Research interests

• Equitable, valid, reliable, and inclusive assessments within nursing education
• Intentional strategies that support nursing student clinical judgement
• Supporting social justice affective learning outcomes in nursing education
• Albertan health promotion/health literacy projects that address the current trends and issues facing newly diagnosed children with autism and their caregivers
• Social determinants of health within community and public health nursing
• Arts-based pedagogy
• Equitable, accessible, inclusive, and trauma-informed learning spaces
• Exemplary nurse educator practices
• LPN to BN Transitions

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Educational credentials

• Master of Nursing (Teaching Focus) (2021), Athabasca University
• Bachelor of Nursing (2010), Athabasca University
• Practical Nurse Diploma (2006), NorQuest College

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Professional affiliations

• Alberta Association of Nurses, 2022-current
• Community Health Nurses of Canada, 2022-current
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2021-current
• College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, 2010-current
• Canadian Nurses Association, 2010-current