As Nurse's Week comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all the nurse's of Saskatchewan! You are an inspiration to our students and beloved colleagues to us!
To our faculty and staff, you are at the forefront of transforming health care across every stage of the care journey—driving innovation, strengthening health systems, and championing equitable, accessible care for all people in Saskatchewan. Thank you!!
Kate turned her lifelong compassion for the sick and unfortunate into a career at the age of 46 when she graduated from SIAST as an LPN. She worked at SPH, mostly on Gen Med and Thoracics/Vascular Surgery. Loving the science of medicine she was surprised to find her calling as a nurse on Palliative Care and LTC. Kate felt it was very necessary to advocate for the voiceless, and was honored to accompany people at the end of their life journey. She is now a Simulation Technician in our Simulation Learning Centre and applies her nursing knowledge and experience as part of the education provided to our nursing students.
Meghan is a full-time faculty member with the Critical Care Nursing (CCN) program, based at the Regina Campus. A graduate of the NEPS program in 2007, she brings over 15 years of frontline experience in Emergency and Critical Care nursing to her teaching practice. Throughout her clinical career, Meghan was deeply involved in precepting and mentoring learners—experiences that shaped her passion for nursing education. Since joining the CCN faculty in 2022, she has been committed to supporting students through a learner-centred approach that emphasizes confidence-building, collaboration, and the connection between theory and practice. Meghan finds great fulfillment in supporting students as they develop their professional identity and begin their careers in critical care nursing.
Lacy graduated from the NEPS program in 2004 and began her nursing career as a frontline nurse on a medicine unit. She later transitioned into the role of Clinical Resource Nurse, where she spent six years supporting staff and enhancing patient care. Building on this experience, Lacy moved into leadership as a Director of Care in a large long-term care home. She continued in long-term care leadership progressing from Director of Care to Executive Director of another long-term care home. Lacy joined the Ministry of Health as a Long Term Care Consultant contributing to system-level improvements. Following this appointment she started teaching the in the CCA program before joining SCBScN in 2023. Lacy’s career experience has a profound impact on students and allows her to bring a diverse knowledge base to the curriculum she teaches.
Dustin completed the SCBScN Program in 2017 and started his career on medicine and with the float pool at St. Paul’s. There, he gained further medical nursing proficiency as well as a passion for palliative and end-of-life nursing. While covering a 12-month position on Oncology he gained a deeper knowledge of very acute and specialized care. Dustin has always recognized the profound impact educators can have and, in the pursuit of inspiring the next generation, he joined the Practical Nursing Program in 2022. Impacted by students and recognizing the need to deepen his knowledge as an educator, he completed a Master of Education in 2024. He joined the SCBScN program in 2023 and has taught primarily in advanced acute care courses. More recently, Dustin has been able to engage in scholarly research working on a project to integrate patient partners and lived-experiences into nursing curricula to deepen equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI), and reconciliation.
“The students I work with inspire me every day to be the best educator I can be. I am extremely honoured to guide the next generation on their journey towards becoming a Registered Nurse!"
“Helping others is rewarding because it makes a positive difference in their wellbeing,” says Christa MacLean.
For Christa, nursing has always been about making a difference in people’s lives. That belief has guided every chapter of her career, whether at a patient’s bedside, teaching in the classroom or as dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Health Sciences and Community Services at Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
After gaining experience as a registered nurse, clinical educator and in management within the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region, Christa joined Sask Polytech as an instructor.
As she began to see leadership as another way to support learning and care, Christa pursued progressive leadership positions, including program head, academic chair and associate dean. She has served as dean since 2022. These roles allowed her to influence not just individual learners but entire programs.
Christa’s commitment to helping people has remained constant. From student and nurse to instructor, dean and everything in between, her journey rooted in service of others has come full circle as graduates of Sask Polytech nursing, health sciences and community services programs carry their skills, compassion and confidence into communities across Saskatchewan.
Bailey began her nursing career at the University of Lethbridge and after graduation, started in Home Care, where she developed a strong foundation in patient-centered care. From there, she pursued a Certificate in Perioperative Nursing. Bailey thrived working in the fast-paced, collaborative environment of the OR. She returned to Saskatchewan and in 2024, started teaching in the Perioperative Nursing program.
"I enjoy the opportunity to bridge clinical practice and education by supporting nurses as they build confidence and grow into their perioperative roles."
Eric began his nursing journey as an internationally educated nurse from the Philippines. He gained diverse experience across acute care, emergency, rural settings, and as a contract travel nurse. Driven to grow professionally, Eric pursued a Master of Nursing through the Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program. As a nurse practitioner, he has taken on various roles, including serving as a clinical lead in a long-term care facility and providing care in public health and primary care settings across rural and northern Saskatchewan.
In 2022, Eric joined Saskatchewan Polytechnic as a nursing faculty member in the Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program, where he is deeply committed to mentoring and supporting future nurse practitioners. Eric maintains an active clinical practice with the Saskatchewan Health Authority – Intermediate Care Services, specializing in chronic disease management and geriatric care.
Michelle has been a valued faculty member in the Practical Nursing (PN) Program since 2018. A graduate of NEPS in 2011, she began her nursing career in Labour & Delivery. Along with her frontline nursing work, Michelle shared her expertise as a sessional lab instructor with the U of R and as a casual clinical instructor with the U of S, clearly no stranger to multitasking! Michelle now brings that same passion, expertise and energy teaching PN students, creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment along the way.
In her current role as Provincial Clinical Coordinator, she continues to make a positive impact through collaboration, innovation and her exceptional attention to detail. A lifelong learner, she’s always ready to attend a good professional development session and can usually be found ready to learn something new with a notebook in hand.
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Ruthanne has spent more than 20 years building a nursing career grounded in expertise, leadership, and a genuine passion for people. After graduating from the Calgary Conjoint Nursing Program, she dedicated 14 years to Cardiology, where she developed a strong clinical foundation that continues to shape her work today.
She earned her Master of Nursing in 2017 and soon after joined the SCBScN program. Her work in curriculum development has supported key initiatives at Saskatchewan Polytechnic and across the broader nursing community.
She is now the Program Head for Specialty Nursing in Regina, where Ruthanne leads with energy, humour, and heart. Ruthanne is known not only for her depth of knowledge, but for her vibrant personality, quick laugh, and ability to connect meaningfully with those around her.
Kayla has been a Registered Psychiatric Nurse since 2014 and has demonstrated a strong commitment to both mental health care and nursing education throughout her career. Driven by her passion for teaching, she completed her Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing in 2022 and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration. Kayla is deeply committed to strength-based teaching, creating a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to recognize their abilities and discover their passion for mental health nursing. She values the lived experiences students bring and thoughtfully integrates these into the learning process, fostering confidence, connection, and meaningful engagement.
Kayla is driven by a vision to make meaningful and lasting change within the psychiatric nursing program. She is passionate about improving access to effective and meaningful mental health care and is committed to helping shape a program that meets the evolving needs of individuals and communities across the province. Through her dedication, innovation, and commitment to student success, Kayla is making a significant impact on the future of psychiatric nursing and the quality of mental health care.
