Katelyn North

Katelyn North is a Lecturer at the School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Saint-Boniface, with a Master of Science in Nursing from Athabasca University and a Graduate Diploma in Environmental Sustainability from the University of Saskatchewan. She serves as a Registered Nurse at St. Boniface Hospital (2011-present) and teaches courses in Growth and Development, Introduction to Research, and Interprofessional Communication.

• Environmental Sustainability in Healthcare
• Political Philosophy of Canada
• Public Health and Global Environmental Crisis

Her recent publications highlight trends in environmental stewardship, bioplastics in surgery, and sustainable healthcare systems. She is a co-author of the national sustainability toolkit for nurses and actively presents on clinician-led environmental action.

• 2023: Margaret Theresa McDonnell Prize - French Health Prize

North's research integrates nursing sciences with planetary health, emphasizing interprofessional collaboration and policy influence. She has delivered presentations at conferences such as the Ontario Nurses for the Environment Annual General Meeting and the Canadian Coalition for Green Healthcare, advocating for systemic sustainability reforms in healthcare.