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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Lisa Sworts

Professor

Email:

Lisa.Sworts@viu.ca

Phone:

250.740.3245

Local:

2188

Lisa joined Health Sciences and Human Services Faculty in 2002 as the Lab Resource Nurse offering remediation and support for students requiring assistance with clinical nursing skills. Over the past 15 years, Lisa has instructed in the BSN program, Practical Nursing Program, International Education, Continuing Education, and School and Community Support Worker program. As a graduate of Vancouver Island University in 1998, Lisa has 20 years nursing experience with a focus on medical, surgical, rehabilitation, gerontology, and palliative care. Lisa completed her Master in Educational Leadership at Vancouver Island University in June 2017 and joined the BSN program as a full-time faculty member in August 2017.

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