Instructor II
College of Nursing
Helen Glass Centre for Nursing
89 Curry Place
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2
Alia Lagace, RN, MN
Teaching philosophy
I am committed to fostering an environment that is learner-centered at its core, built on fostering a growth mindset within a safe and supportive atmosphere. I firmly believe that by embracing and role-modeling these principles, we can nurture aspiring nurses to become compassionate, skilled, and adaptable healthcare professionals who provide high-quality care to diverse patient populations, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
Biography
Alia Lagace joined the College of Nursing in 2016. Alia's areas of interest and practice are in adult acute and sub-acute medicine nursing, performance-based teaching and evaluation, and English additional language learners in Canadian nursing education.
Select publications
Lagace, A. & Corcoran, L. (2024). English as an additional language learners’ journey through nursing education in Canada. Teaching and Learning in Nursing.
Education
Master of Nursing (Teaching Focus), Athabasca University (2023)
Baccalaureate of Nursing Degree, University of Manitoba (2011)
Awards
Shortlisted for the Governor General’s Gold Medal Award, Athabasca University (2023)
Excellence in Research Scholarship, Athabasca University (2022)
ARNM (Association Regulated Nurses of Manitoba) Award for Outstanding Nursing Program (UM Skills Team) (2022)
ARNM Award of Excellence – Nursing Education (2021)
Nurse Excellence Award, Health Sciences Centre (2016)
Graduated with Distinction, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba (2011)
Valedictorian, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba (2011)
Contact us
College of Nursing
Helen Glass Centre for Nursing
89 Curry Place
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry Campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
204-474-7452
204-474-7682