Tajaira Thiessen

MN-NP, NP(F)

Bio

Ms. Thiessen is a lecturer in the Masters of Nursing- Nurse Practitioner program. Her work in the program involves lecturing, clinical assessment, and committee work on student research. She has a strong background in acute and chronic conditions, specifically in cardiology, and the older adult population. 

Profile

Educational Background

BSN, University of British Columbia Okanagan

MN-NP, University of British Columbia

Affiliations & Links

CRNBC, Active membership and licensure

BCNPA, member

NPAC, member 

Area of Research

Research Interests

N596 committee member:  Exploring adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosed with an primary care:  A literature review to increase nurse practitioner diagnostic competency in British Columbia

N596 committee member: Medical assistance in dying: Key barriers to implementation

Teaching

Teaching Interests

Ms. Thiessen’s teaching is shaped by her practice in both acute and chronic disease management, with a specialty in cardiology and older adult populations. She currently practices in an outpatient cardiac clinic.  She provides various learning modalities to cultivate a rich learning experience including problem based learning, interactive technology and kinesthetic learning.

Current Teaching

NURS 510, NURS 509, NURS 572