Research interests
Leanne values working with students who are invested in their education and willing to question and challenge what they are learning. Her greatest moments as an educator happen when a student develops a connection to the content or an experience which is key in their personal development and formation of their professional identity. Leanne has research and scholarship interests that explore the development of professional identity with a specific focus on reflective practice and leadership. Reflective practice Leanne has developed reflective practice tools in collaboration with a peer geared towards student and faculty use. These tools aim to support others to explore self-awareness through the development of personal knowing. Student perceptions and career aspirations In a collaborative partnership, Leanne has explored nursing student perceptions and career aspirations and how they align with the envisioned roles nursing organizations across Canada have for registered nurse practice. This work informs recruitment and retention strategies, curriculum design and nursing knowledge, and broad perceptions of nursing. Leanne is committed to supporting students to develop the attributes and abilities required to achieve the vision of nursing in Canada that embodies leadership, innovation and political acumen. The Brand of Nursing In this current project, Leanne is exploring how brand theory connects to the profession of nursing. In a collaborative partnership, the current brand of nursing is being explored. | Community health nursing, population health, reflective practice, leadership
Biography
Leanne Topola is Chair, Professional Nursing & Allied Health | Assistant Professor, Integrative Nursing Systems at MacEwan University. Their stated interests include Leanne values working with students who are invested in their education and willing to question and challenge what they are learning. Her greatest moments as an educator happen when a student develops a connection to the content or an experience which is key in their personal development and formation of their professional identity. Leanne has research and scholarship interests that explore the development of professional identity with a specific focus on reflective practice and leadership. Reflective practice Leanne has developed reflective practice tools in collaboration with a peer geared towards student and faculty use. These tools aim to support others to explore self-awareness through . This summary considered all 4 collected sources.