Priya Ortega, RN, BA, BsN, MN
Lecturer
Saskatoon Campus
Contact Info
Office: 306-649-8831
Saskatoon, Innovation Place, Concourse Building, Room CO 111
Research Interests
- Mental health & addictions, equity and inclusivity in nursing, primary health care
I graduated from the University of Saskatchewan. My nursing practice includes acute psychiatry, correctional nursing, community health, long term care, home care and academia. My pedagogy emphasizes equity and inclusion, ensuring that all undergraduate nursing students feel valued and supported, while integrating diverse perspectives and promoting culturally responsive practices in healthcare education.
Degrees and Designations
- Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, 2008
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2009
- Masters in Nursing, Leadership & Education, 2016
Current Teaching
- CNUR 201 - Counselling & therapeutic use of groups
- CNUR 202 - Pharmacology
- CNUR 204 - Alterations in health & advanced assessment II
Conferences, Articles, Papers, Books or Chapters
- Ortega, P. Saskatchewan Union of Nurses, Saskatoon, SK (2024). Words Matter: embracing inclusivity in healthcare communication- Nursing presentation.
- Ortega, P. Saskatchewan Union of Nurses, Saskatoon, SK (2024). Diversity & donuts: Celebration of nursing week presentation.
- Ortega, P. ScBscN Anti-oppression community of practice (2024). Anti-racist language presentation.
- Ortega, P. ScBscN Anti-oppression community of practice (2023). “Guiding light: the Pivotal role in fostering inclusivity in education" presentation.
Conference Presentations and Invited Academic Lectures
- CNUR 204 guest lecture: Respiratory Disorders Lecture (2024)
- CNUR 204 guest lecture: Respiratory Disorders Lecture (2023)
- Ortega, P. Saskatchewan Union of Nurses, Saskatoon, SK (2022). Metabolic Syndrome Presentation- Education Day.
- Ortega, P & Alberts, M (2020, invite only) 11th International Council of Nurses NP/APN Network Conference, Halifax, NS. Mental Health and Wellbeing: PHQ-09 in Primary Healthcare Practice e-poster- cancelled due to pandemic restrictions.
- Ortega, P. Community Health Nursing in Canada Conference, Regina, SK (2018). Demonstrating Leadership- the Role of the Community Mental health nurse.
- Ortega, P. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK (2015). Self Harm & Suicide lecture.
- Ortega, P. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK (2014). Schizophrenia Presentation.
- Ortega, P. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK (2014). Crisis Management Presentation.
- Ortega, P. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon (2014). Self Harm & Suicide lecture.
- Ortega, P. Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Saskatoon (2013). Inter-professional Communication Skills Presentation.
Reports
- Undergraduate & graduate program syllabus changes report: 2024
- Undergraduate student learning plan changes report: 2024