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Christine Balfour
Associate Professor of Teaching
School of Nursing
Office: ART 148Office Hours: Email to set appointment
Phone: 12503062510
Email: Christine.Balfour@ubc.ca
Research Summary
Strong interest in community health, adolescent sexual health, teaching and learning
Courses & Teaching
Team Lead for UBC SON Year 2: Community & Mental Health Nursing
Nursing 111 - Foundation of Health
Nursing 228 - Community Health
Nursing 238 - Community Health in Practice
Nursing 428 - Advanced Community Health
Biography
My education covers the fields of both nursing and teaching and I have taught throughout the education systems in British Columbia, from Kindergarten to University levels. My passion lies in the field of health promotion, having worked as a Community Health Nurse and a Sexual Health Educator.
Degrees
MA - Gonzaga University (2000)
B.Ed. - Simon Fraser University (2006)
BScN - University of Victoria (1994)
RN - Thomson Rivers University (1984)
Research Interests & Projects
Currently researching the effects of COVID 19 on the university student ability to engage in learning (2020).
Currently researching how Community Health / Mental Health can be delivered in a BSN program as central learning competencies as opposed to extra nursing knowledge (2018 – present).
Selected Grants & Awards
Named to the UBC – Okanagan Centre for Teaching and Learning 2015/2016 Thank a Prof Program – 2015/2016
Professional Services/Affiliations/Committees
BCCNP (1984 – present)
UBCO SON Admission & Progression Committee
UBCO SON UG Awards Committee
UBCO SON UG Curriculum Committee
BC Ministry of Education Sexual Health Steering Committee
VAST – “Vernon Alliance Supporting Tranquility” – Safe Spaces for LGBTQ Youth.