Catherine Schwichtenberg

Education: Diploma Nursing, 1986: Vancouver General Hospital School of Nursing, Bachelor in Science of Nursing (BSN) 1992: University of Victoria: Focus: Advanced teaching and learning. Masters in Science of Nursing (2002): Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA: Focus: Advanced Practice Nursing; Education Thesis: Nurse Practitioners and Family Doctors: A Measure of Satisfaction, Knowledge, and Perceived Need in Langley, BC. Work: 1986-1990 Emergency Department: Vancouver General Hospital 1990-1995: Emergency Departments across the USA 1995-2002: Combination of graduate studies with classroom and clinical teaching in Idaho, USA and Kwantlen Polytechnic University. 2002 - present: Faculty member at Kwantlen, primarily facilitating GNEAL students' clinical studies. Professional Interests: Adaption of internationally educated nurses to nursing in Canada Changing scope of Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice nurses in BC.