Catherine Schwichtenberg

Catherine Schwichtenberg is a Lecturer at Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Faculty of Health, Department of Nursing, where she has been a faculty member since 2002. Her role primarily involves facilitating clinical studies for Graduate Nurse Internationally Educated (GNEAL) students.

Education:

• Diploma in Nursing (1986) from Vancouver General Hospital School of Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (1992) from the University of Victoria
• Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) (2002) from Gonzaga University

Research Interests: Catherine’s professional interests focus on the adaptation of internationally educated nurses to Canadian nursing practices and the evolving roles of registered nurses and advanced practice nurses in British Columbia. Her Google Scholar publications also reflect interdisciplinary engagement, spanning ethnography, art education, and cultural studies, particularly exploring gender roles in craft traditions and Indigenous art practices.

Publications Trends: Her scholarly contributions include ethnographic and educational research, blending nursing and artistic disciplines. The 2013 article examines gender and occupational culture in glass blowing, while the 2005 and 2003 works highlight Indigenous art, creativity, and pedagogical approaches.