Helen Vandenberg

Dr. Helen Vandenberg is an Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Nursing, specializing in the history of healthcare systems, nursing, and health policy in Western Canada. She holds an MSN and PhD and has been with the university since 2015. Her research focuses on historical and contemporary issues in healthcare, including rural nursing challenges, nursing leadership, and the philosophical underpinnings of nursing education. Dr. Vandenberg teaches courses on healthcare systems, nursing history, and advanced nursing philosophy.

Her research interests span historical analysis of hospitals, health policy evolution, and the cultural dimensions of nursing practice. Notable methodologies include historiography, ethnography, and mixed-methods approaches. Recent publications address topics such as pandemic impacts on nursing, rural healthcare workforce challenges, and LGBTQ+ healthcare equity.

Dr. Vandenberg actively contributes to professional committees, including roles as Associate Editor of Nursing Philosophy, Chair of the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing’s National Student and Faculty Survey Advisory Committee, and Treasurer of the Canadian Association for the History of Nursing. She has also held leadership roles in organizations like the Canadian Society for the History of Medicine.

Her work emphasizes bridging historical insights with modern healthcare challenges, particularly in rural and marginalized communities. Grants and funding details are listed but not detailed here. Dr. Vandenberg’s teaching portfolio includes undergraduate and graduate courses on global health systems, nursing leadership, and advanced statistical methodology.