My insight, or words of advice regarding this program
Thank you for considering nursing! If you love to learn, help others, and would like a career with a variety of pathways, this program is for you!
My insight, and words of advice regarding career opportunities in this field of study
Nursing is an extremely rich and rewarding career choice. Nurses have the honour of experiencing some of life's most significant moments with others. In my opinion, there is no other career as dynamic or meaningful as a career in nursing.
How/Why I Become a Teacher
I became a teacher to share my love of nursing with novice nurses. To give students the type of teacher I loved to have as a student by being approachable, encouraging questions and having open conversations. I believe in creating opportunities for students to engage in making connections in nursing and in pushing them to understand the rationale underlying nursing care through questioning and open discussions. I embrace the guide on the side, rather than the traditional sage on the stage model.
What I Like Most About Teaching?
Being with learners who are excited about all that nursing can offer them, encouraging students to adopt a growth mindset, engaging students in reflection on learning, and experiential education.
My Educational Background & Qualifications
- Honours Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Master of Public Health (Nursing Specialization)
- Joint PhD in Education, (student)
Awards & Recognition
- Margaret Scott Wright Scholarship, 2009 ($1,500)
- Lakehead University Graduate Scholarship, 2007 ($1,500)
- Canadian Psychology Association Award, 2006 ($1000)
- Lakehead University In-Course Scholarship, 2002 ($1000)
- Modern Languages Scholarship (French Immersion), 2001 ($500)
My Relevant Experience in the Field
- Surgical Oncology and Critical Care (GSHOU)
- Foothills Hospital Urgent Care (Emergency Medicine)
- Sheldon Chumir Urgent Care Centre Nursing Resource Team (Float)
- Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
- Clinical Instructor, Confederation College and Lakehead University
- Simulation Lab Coordinator, Lakehead University
My research interests include using simulation as a pedagogy in nursing education, and more specifically how simulation facilitators and nurse educators are facilitating simulation experiences in schools of nursing across Ontario. I am particularly interested in creating safe learning opportunities for students to strengthen their critical thinking, clinical judgement, assessment and nursing skills, with the conscientious support of expert instructors with the highest standards for nursing.
My Hobbies & Other Interests
Holistic health and wellness, gardening, culinary arts, animal care, and outdoor activities.
Current Courses Taught
- Nursing Research
- Relational Nursing Practice
- Clinical Preceptorship