Professor of Nursing
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Phone: (250) 753-3245
E-mail: carla.tilley@viu.ca
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Phone: (250) 753-3245
E-mail: carla.tilley@viu.ca
2017 | EdD – Specializing in Distance Education, Athabasca University - commenced program |
2012 | PhD(c) – Philosophy (Nursing), University of Victoria, BC |
MN–Master of Nursing, Specialty in Education, University of Victoria, BC | |
2012 | High Yield Training – Virtual Instructor Led Training. Dr. C. Gottfredson and Canadian Evaluation Society, Levels 1 – 4 |
2010 | Indigenous Cultural Competency Training |
2009 | Lean Design Practitioner, Yellow Belt Training |
2008 | Graduate Certificate, ART of Leadership, Royal Roads University |
Carla is a professor within the Practical Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and International Nursing Education programs. Carla has held multiple nursing and institutional leadership roles, from a clinical nurse educator to a practice consultant. She is also a member of the Council on Learning & Teaching Excellence and acts as a Senate representative in post-secondary. Her areas of expertise and passion are within nursing leadership, education, and program and curriculum design. This includes developing curriculum for a multidisciplinary graduate diploma in gerontology. In addition, Carla draws from her diverse nursing experiences that includes adult critical care, palliative care, medicine/surgical, gerontology, and has practiced in both rural and remote communities as well as tertiary care settings. Carla also holds CNA certification as a critical care nurse. Carla's current research focus is on internationally educated nurses and how they transition into Canadian practice settings.
2014-Present | Regular FT Faculty –Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC |
2012-2014 | Department Chair – Practical Nursing Program, Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC |
2012 | Project Coordinator, Vancouver Island Health Authority, Victoria, BC |
2007-2012 | Practice Consultant, Professional Practice Office, Vancouver Island Health Authority, Victoria, BC |
2010-Present | Nursing Faculty, Sessional, University Of Victoria, Victoria, BC |
2008-2009 | Research Assistant, Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC |
2005-2007 | Clinical Nurse Educator ,Cowichan District Hospital, Duncan, BC |
2002-2005 | ICU Registered Nurse, Adult Intensive Care Unit, Victoria General Hospital, Victoria, BC |
2001-2002 | Registered Nurse, Surgical Unit, Medical Unit, Cowichan District Hospital, Duncan, BC |
2000-2001 | Registered Nurse, Palliative Care Unit, Cowichan District Hospital, Duncan, BC |
1999-2000 | Registered Nurse, Creston Valley Hospital, Creston, BC |
2011 | Scholarship to attend 2011 International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare, Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
2010 | PhD Fellowship ($18K), University of Victoria |
2008 | Helen Margaret King Memorial Bursary, Registered Nurses Foundation of BC |
2007 | Sigma Theta Tau, Nursing Honor Society |
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