Heather Meyerhoff, Msn, Rn

Biography

Heather Meyerhoff is Associate Professor of Nursing at Trinity Western University. After graduating from McMaster University in 1986 with her undergraduate degree in nursing, Heather pursued her passion for pediatric nursing by working at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto and BC’s Children’s Hospital (BCCH), Vancouver in both staff nurse and staff educator roles. In 1997, Heather was introduced to Trinity Western University and became a part-time clinical supervisor for third year students in their pediatric clinical rotation. When an opportunity was presented for a full-time faculty position at TWU, Heather joined the School of Nursing in 1999 where she is able to combine her passion for nursing with her passion for students and their learning. Heather still enjoys hands-on clinical practice and is frequently seen at Camp Sunrise as camp nurse. Heather teaches in the areas of nursing care of children and families as well as nursing care of the older adult. She has also taught basic nursing skills (lab), nutrition, and community nursing.  Heather has had the privilege of taking nursing students to Zambia as part of a travel studies course offered at TWU. She is also a frequent clinical supervisor for fourth year students in their final practicum.

Research Interest

Nursing care of children and families, chronic illness in children, international nursing, camp nursing.