Amanda Ruck

Lecturer
aruck@lakeheadu.ca
Academic Qualifications: 

PhD Health Sciences, Lakehead University - In progress
Master of Public Health - Specialization in Nursing, Lakehead University - 2015-2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Lakehead University - 2011-2014
Bachelor of Science - Honours Health Studies, University of Waterloo - 2006-2011

Date joined Lakehead: 
November, 2017
Previous Teaching/Work: 

August 2020 - present: Lecturer, School of Nursing, Lakehead University
2019 - present: Research Coordinator, Psychology, Lakehead University
2017 - 2020: Simulation Lab Coordinator, School of Nursing, Lakehead University
2019 - 2020: Contract Lecturer, School of Nursing, Lakehead University
2016 - 2017: Registered Nurse, Medigas
2014 - 2016: Registered Nurse, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC)
2015 - 2017: Graduate Assistant, Lakehead University
2010 - 2014: Research Assistant, TBRHSC & Northern Ontario School of Medicine

Research Interests: 

Harm reduction
Mental health
Substance use disorder
Peer mentorship
Patient safety
Simulation