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Laura Mercer
(She, Her, Hers)Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track
School of Nursing
Office: Art 345Phone: 250-801-5167 (Cell)
Email: laura.mercer@ubc.ca
Courses & Teaching
Laura has taught in all 4 years of the nursing program. More recently, she has focused on teaching Health and Healing courses in Years 1 and 4, as well as supporting Year 2 students in acute care clinical practice. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Laura serves as the Indigenous Student Liaison, Year 1 Team Lead, and Clinical Teaching Mentor for new clinical instructors.
Biography
Laura began her nursing career working on medical and surgical units at Kelowna General Hospital. In 2010, she joined UBC Okanagan and began her career in nursing education. She continues to maintain a clinical connection through her casual role as a medical-surgical Clinical Nurse Educator at Kelowna General Hospital.
Courses & Teaching: Courses include acute care clinical experiences and lecture courses across years 1-4. Laura has also worked as the Practice Placement Coordinator and in Team Leader roles.
Most recently: NSRG 126, 236, 237, and 421.
Revised curriculum: NRSG 101, 236, 237, 336, 337, 431, 434, 421
Revised curriculum: NRSG 101, 236, 237, 336, 337, 431, 434, 421
Previous curriculum: NRSG 124, 214, 224, 230 and 330 (prior to 2016).
Educational Background
BScN, Thompson Rivers University- 2008
CASN Clinical Instructor Certificate- 2015
BScN, Thompson Rivers University- 2008
CASN Clinical Instructor Certificate- 2015
MSN, University of British Columbia Okanagan- 2021
Selected Grants & Awards
2026 Outstanding Instructor Award
UBC Okanagan Staff Award of Excellence: Okanagan Campus Spirit (2020)
Professional Services/Affiliations/Committees
Faculty of Health and Social Development Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
Admission and Progression Commmittee.
Team Leaders Committee.