Heather MacLean

Heather MacLean is an Associate Professor at the School of Nursing & Midwifery, Mount Royal University. She holds a Master of Nursing (MN) from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Nursing (BN) from Dalhousie University. Her academic focus includes Simulation-Based Learning, Cardiology Nursing, and Transition of New Nurses into Practice. She actively contributes to the Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nursing and maintains clinical practice on a cardiac unit.

Research interests span Simulation Pedagogy, Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice, and Cardiac Care Innovations. She is a Certified Health Care Simulation Educator (CHSE) and has published widely on student learning experiences in simulation environments. Her work emphasizes enhancing clinical readiness for novice nurses and optimizing simulation as a teaching tool.

• Education:
  • MN, University of Calgary
  • BN, Dalhousie University

Dr. MacLean’s research has been recognized with awards, including the INACSL Blue Ribbon Award for Education (2018). Her community service includes initiatives in Heart Failure patient outcomes and video production for Alberta Health Services.

She teaches courses such as Fundamentals in Nursing, Adult Health and Pathophysiology, and Simulation Methodologies. Her academic contributions bridge clinical practice, education, and innovation in healthcare training.