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Personal profile
Research Interests
My research interests focus around exemplary online education, healthcare informatics and older adult caregivers.
Personal profile
Dr. Edwards is a Registered Nurse with a critical care background and academic preparation in curriculum and instruction, and educational policy. Dr. Edwards spearheaded the creation of a groundbreaking women’s health centre in Calgary, co-authored books about nursing informatics and developed exemplary online education. She served as Dean of the Faculty of Health Disciplines for almost a decade and played a key role in launching AU’s Master of Health Studies, Master of Nursing: Generalist and Master of Nursing: Nurse Practitioner programs. in her role as founding Dr. Edwards was the inaugural Vice-President of the Alberta Association of Nurses and continues as a Board Member. Her ongoing research and scholarly activity focuses on exemplary online learning, family care-givers and healthcare informatics.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, University of Calgary
… → 1986
M.A., University of Calgary
… → 1980
B.Sc.Nu., University of Alberta
… → 1977
External positions
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Health-care providers' experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons for leaders
Corcoran, L., Perry, B., Jay, M., Edwards, M. & Jerry, P., 22 Nov. 2023, In: Leadership in Health Services. 36, 4, p. 495-510 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Using arts-based pedagogy to enrich nursing education
Obara, S., Perry, B., Janzen, K. J. & Edwards, M., Jan. 2022, In: Teaching and Learning in Nursing. 17, 1, p. 113-120 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Humanizing online learning experiences
Parker, N., Mahler, B. P. & Edwards, M., May 2021, In: Journal of Educators Online. 18, 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Using arts-based instructional strategies in hybrid, face-to-face, and online nursing courses
Parker, N., Perry, B., Janzen, K. & Edwards, M., 2021, Proceedings of the 20th European Conference on e-Learning, ECEL 2021. Busch, C., Steinicke, M., Frieß, R. & Wendler, T. (eds.). p. 347-354 8 p. (Proceedings of the European Conference on e-Learning, ECEL).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Published Conference contribution › peer-review
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Enhancing E-Learner Engagement by Using Narrative Fiction in Online Nursing and Health Disciplines Courses
Perry, B., Edwards, M. & Janzen, K., 1 Jan. 2019, Professional Education with Fiction Media: Imagination for Engagement and Empathy in Learning. p. 71-92 22 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
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AU involvement on new provincial board reflects commitment to the future of nursing
5/03/21
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'Poster boy' of Alberta government's post-secondary education overhaul moving to B.C.
5/11/20
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