Shelley Spurr

Dr. Shelley Spurr is a tenured Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Nursing. She holds degrees including BSN, RN, MBA, and PhD. Her work focuses on health promotion, diabetes education, and interprofessional education (IPE). She leads interdisciplinary research on Indigenous community-led Type 2 Diabetes interventions (HOPE project) and the Keeping Hope Possible (KHP) Toolkit for families with seriously ill children. She teaches pediatric clinical courses and integrates IPE into practicums.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Her research emphasizes wellness in youth, families, and interprofessional collaboration. She co-developed the Caring For Kids Where They Live program, an IPE clinical experience in schools. Methodologies include qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods.

Grants & Committees:

• Member of International Family Nursing Association Education and Research Committees
• Active in grant-funded research projects (details viewable via linked grants page)

Labs/Teams: Interdisciplinary USask research teams for HOPE and KHP initiatives.