Amanda Ruck

Amanda Ruck is a Lecturer at the School of Nursing, Lakehead University, where she has been affiliated since November 2017. Her roles have included Simulation Lab Coordinator and Contract Lecturer, alongside concurrent work as a Research Coordinator in Psychology.

• PhD in Health Sciences (in progress), Lakehead University
• MSc in Public Health (Nursing specialization), Lakehead University (2017)
• BSc in Nursing, Lakehead University (2014)
• BSc Honours in Health Studies, University of Waterloo (2011)

Her research focuses on harm reduction, mental health, and substance use disorders, with additional expertise in peer mentorship, patient safety, and simulation-based training. She has over a decade of clinical experience as a registered nurse and contributes to academia through teaching and research coordination.