Katherine Bertoni

Katherine Bertoni is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Victoria School of Nursing, where she coordinates the Nurse Practitioner program and teaches theory/practice courses. Her clinical expertise includes primary care delivery, diabetes management, and palliative approaches to care.

Education background includes DNP and NP credentials with specialization in primary care. Professional experience spans rural family health teams, pediatric/adult oncology, palliative care, and diabetes clinics at Hamilton Health Sciences.

Research explores nurse practitioner education models, simulation training, triage systems for diabetes patients, and medical assistance in dying (MAiD) policies. She maintains active clinical practice alongside teaching responsibilities.

Teaching philosophy emphasizes inquiry-based learning, critical thinking development, and creating inclusive environments accommodating diverse learning styles.