Kimberly Shapkin
Positions
Associate Professor (Teaching)
Faculty of Nursing, NP Mental Health & Wellness Clinic
Contact information
Phone number
Office: 403-220-2464
Location
Office: PF3260H
Background
Educational Background
Post MN-NP University of Alberta, 2007
MSN Clinical, University of British Columbia, 2004
BSN Nursing, University of Victoria, 1998
Diploma Nursing, British Columbia Institute of Technology, 1996
Biography
Kimberly is an Associate Professor (Teaching) with a focus on advanced practice nursing, brain health and wellness. She is a PhD prepared nurse practitioner, holds a Master of Nursing degree from the University of British Columbia and is an appointed Designated Capacity Assessor.
Research
Areas of Research
Kimberly’s research has examined healthcare professionals' treatment decision making affecting people living with neurocognitive disorders and comorbid conditions. She has sought to understand how these experiences influence care relationships, decision-making, and health outcomes. She applies a systems-oriented and relational lens to explore how healthcare professionals, caregivers, and communities can work together to enable people to thrive.
Her current areas of interest are in advancing innovation in care delivery through entrepreneurship, with a focus on values-driven, community-responsive models. She is particularly interested in exploring peer-to-peer support strategies that foster resilience and emotional intelligence among nurses and healthcare professionals to enhance their well-being.
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Courses
| Course number | Course title | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Nurs 658 | Grand Challenge Health Innovation | 2024 |
| NURS 635 | Implementation Science for Health Professions | 2025 |
Awards
- Ann C. Beckingham Scholarship, Canadian Gerontological Nurses Association. 2019
- Jessie H. Mantle Fellowship in Nursing , University of Victoria. 2022
- University of Victoria Graduate Fellowship , University of Victoria. 2019
In the News
- DOME of Confidence. Dementia Connections. (2019)
- UCalgary introduces certificate designed to help nurses open their own practices. LiveWire Calgary. (2025)
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