Dave Patterson

J. David Patterson

MN RN CCSNE
Pronouns: He/Him

Positions

Associate Dean Undergraduate Practice Education

Faculty of Nursing, Dean's Office

Assistant Professor (Teaching)

Faculty of Nursing, Faculty

Contact information

Phone number

Office: 403.210.6618

Location

Office: PF3244

For media enquiries, contact

Lynda Sea, Senior Manager - Communications

Office: +1.403.471-9762
Email: lsea@ucalgary.ca
Twitter: @ucalgarynursing

Background

Credentials

Canadian Certified Simulation Nurse Educator, Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing, 2022

Registered Nurse, College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, 2008

Educational Background

Bachelor of Nursing Nursing, University of Calgary, 2008

Master of Nursing Nursing, University of Calgary, 2019

Biography

Dave Patterson (he/him) completed his Bachelor of Nursing and Master of Nursing degrees here at the University of Calgary. His MN was focused on nursing education utilizing interprofessional education simulations, which led to certification as a Canadian Certified Simulation Nurse Educator.

Dave has taught at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Nursing since 2011. He is now an Assistant Professor (Teaching) after retiring from roles as both a Community Health Educator for the Calgary Zone Perinatal Education Program and a Level II NICU Nurse within Alberta Health Services. While working with students in congregate living facilities, Dave developed a passion for working with individuals experiencing dementia, their families, students, and staff to ensure respectful family-centred care is the standard of care.

Dave has taught throughout all terms of the undergraduate nursing curriculum, and his current focus is on transitioning from student to professional practice as a nurse.

Currently the Interim Associate Dean - Undergraduate Practice Education, Dave also serves as President of the Alberta Gerontological Nurses Association.

Research

Areas of Research

Simulation, Patient Safety, Recognition and response to a deteriorating patient, Interprofessional education, Team communication competencies, Paediatric nursing education, Empathy for the older adult population

Participation in university strategic initiatives

Courses

Course number Course title Semester
NURS 599 Integrate Nurs Role & Pract VI Winter 2023
NURS 585 THE DISCIPLINE AND PROFESSION OF NURSING V: TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE Spring 2023
NURS 585 THE DISCIPLINE AND PROFESSION OF NURSING V: TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE Fall 2023
NURS 599 Integrate Nurs Role & Pract VI Fall 2023

Awards

  • Faculty of Nursing Pursuit of Excellence Awards - Outstanding Team Award - Term 8, UCalgary Faculty of Nursing. 2021
  • Covenant Health Faculty of Nursing Awards - Team Award _ Term 4, UCalgary Faculty of Nursing. 2015
  • Hero of the Flood, Government of Alberta. 2014
  • CARNA Nursing Excellence in Education Award - NOMINEE, College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta. 2013
  • Karen Gammie Graduate Scholarship, UCalgary Faculty of Nursing. 2012
  • Nursing Practice Instructor Scholarship, UCalgary Faculty of Nursing. 2012

Publications