Aneta Dangelo

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About Aneta Dangelo

Aneta D'Angelo is a Certified Health Executive candidate and Fellow in Health System Improvement through the University of Alberta. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Nursing and a Master's degree in Education from University of Windsor, Ontario – degrees which showcase her dedication to both healthcare and education. With over 23 years of nursing experience, 13 of which were dedicated to progressive leadership, Aneta brings a wealth of knowledge to her current role within the Professional Practice Office of Interior Health Authority (British Columbia, Canada). One recent achievements Aneta is proud of is the expansion of the Clinical Education Portfolio. Aneta has transformed the department, growing it from 7.0 direct reports and 120 employed students to an impressive 56.0 reports and over 520 employed students. Her strategic vision and dedication have been pivotal in achieving this significant milestone. Aneta has also imparted her expertise at the post-secondary level, having taught at institutions such as the University of British Columbia and Okanagan College in the Bachelor of Nursing Program. In alignment with her passion for education and high standards in practice, her dedication extends to the regulatory level, with experience providing provincial consultation and where she still currently serves on the Nursing Program Recognition Committee with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives. Aneta's desire for transformational change in health care has led her leadership to play a pivotal role in redefining the scope of nursing practice in British Columbia. Under her guidance, the province achieved historic milestones, including the authorization of the first Nursing Orders in BC in 2018 and the issuance of the inaugural BC Population-Based Order by a Medical Health Officer in the same year. Furthermore, she spearheaded the pioneering IH Nursing Scope of Practice Council, a testament to her unyielding commitment to enhancing healthcare standards. Aneta’s dedication to quality health care environments and sharing successes broadly, has led to provincial interest, national accreditation of specialty education programs, and eventual adoption of many clinical education solutions. She is provincially known as a trailblazing healthcare leader who has made substantial contributions to the field of clinical education and nursing practice in British Columbia.