Trinity Western University congratulates Associate Professor of Nursing Dr. Landa Terblanche, who is winner of the 2021 Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) Wendy McBride Award.
The 2021 Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) Wendy McBride Award is a national award that recognizes contributions to Canada’s nursing education accreditation program.
Dr. Landa Terblanche has contributed to nursing education in Canada in innumerable ways, with a quiet leadership style premised on excellence in nursing and regard in relationships, whether with students, colleagues and peers, or senior academic administration.
Her excellence as an educator was recognized at Trinity Western University, when she won the 2008 Davis Teaching Award. Additionally, she has served on many University committees over the years. Her scholarship is oriented toward nursing education, generating new knowledge in under-researched areas like psycho-dynamic role identity of nursing students during preceptorship and nursing practice education in correctional settings.
Since 2008, Dr. Terblanche has conducted more than sixteen Accreditation Reviews for the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing, as team member and as a Team Leader, including the review of an international program. She served on CASN’s Canadian Accreditation Bureau from 2016 – 2019, in addition to the CASN Accreditation Working Group on Competency Guidelines (2010–2012), and the CASN Standing Committee on Education (2009 - 2013).
In assuming these responsibilities, Dr. Terblanche provides strong leadership, drawing on her broad, international background in nursing education leadership; clinical leadership; and mental health nursing. During accreditation site visits, she is always well prepared and demonstrates concern for fairness, openness and integrity. She consistently and kindly mentors less experienced reviewers.
In addition to her contribution to the CASN Accreditation Program, Dr. Terblanche’s dedication to quality nursing education is demonstrated through her service, awards, and scholarship. She has provided longstanding leadership as Chair and Co-Chair for the BCCNM Education Program Review Committee (since 2008 to today).
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Landa Terblanche.
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