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Landa Terblanche is an Associate Professor of Nursing at Trinity Western University's School of Nursing. She holds a PhD in Nursing from Potchefstroom University (South Africa), along with a Master of Science in Nursing and a Diploma in Nursing Education/Administration from South African institutions. Her career spans over four decades in nursing education and administration, with a focus on clinical education and the transition of student nurses into professional roles. She also specializes in maternal-child nursing and psychiatric-mental health nursing.
Education:
- PhD in Nursing (Potchefstroom University, South Africa)
- Masters of Science in Nursing (Potchefstroom University)
- Diploma in Advanced Nursing (University of South Africa)
Research interests center on clinical nursing education, nursing leadership, and innovative clinical placement strategies. Her work includes projects like diabetes prevention in Aboriginal communities and evaluating community-based clinical experiences. She has contributed to national nursing education research through grants like the Western Region Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (WRCASN) grant (2005–2007).
Key awards include the Davis Distinguished Teaching Award from Trinity Western University. Her research explores themes such as nursing student identity formation, spirituality in healthcare, and ethics in pluralistic healthcare settings.
Advising and grants highlight her role as a co-investigator on projects like the TWU Diabetes Research Fund initiative (2005–2008). She teaches courses including Nursing Care and Mental Health (NURS 351/312), Clinical Teaching and Learning (NURS 612), and Consolidation in Nursing Practice (NURS 482/433).
