Nursing Student and Faculty Spotlights

The Faculty of Nursing at UPEI offers students a unique and immersive nursing education. Read more about our students and faculty members as they describe the exciting and rewarding UPEI Nursing student experience!

Apr 30, 2026 | Students

"The Mawi’omi Indigenous Student Centre has been crucial to my success at UPEI."

Fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student Andrea Gallant shares her experiences in UPEI's supportive student community.

Mar 3, 2026 | Faculty

UPEI Faculty Spotlight: Ashton Dougan

Ashton Dougan is an assistant professor in the UPEI Faculty of Nursing and a PhD candidate whose research explores simulation and creative pedagogy in nursing education.

UPEI simulation coordinator Kerie Murphy

Jan 14, 2026 | Faculty

"Being at UPEI means joining a close-knit, student-focused learning community"

Meet Kerie Murphy, Simulation Coordinator with the Faculty of Nursing and UPEI Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Nursing alumna.

Jan 2, 2026 | Faculty

"Being an educator is not just a role—it's a privilege and responsibility I deeply cherish."

Valerie Reddin is an experienced clinical instructor with UPEI's Faculty of Nursing and Faculty of Medicine.

UPEI nursing student Maya White at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Nov 3, 2025 | UPEI Viewbook 2026, Students

"It’s a challenging journey, but one that is incredibly rewarding."

Meet Maya White, third-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student (Class of 2027)

UPEI Nursing graduate Kate Doyle in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sep 10, 2025 | UPEI Viewbook 2026, Students

"My professors have done an incredible job showcasing the diversity of the nursing profession."

Meet Kate Doyle, Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate (Class of 2025).

UPEI nursing student Kayla MacLeod outside the Health Sciences Building

Apr 29, 2025 | Students

"The Nursing program is challenging, rewarding and very professional."

Second-year student Kayla MacLeod is excited about her future in the nursing profession.

four UPEI nursing students in a UPEI residence room

Nov 27, 2024 | Students, Residence

"University life can be demanding, and sleep often gets pushed aside."

UPEI Bachelor of Science in Nursing students Amelia Jenkins, Abby Kinch, Teasha McPhee, and Niloufar Sedighpoor recently completed a survey of students living in residence as part of their fall semester 2024 Population Health course.