She is the recipient of the McGill University Faculty of Medicine Excellence in Teaching Award 2015, as well, she was recently awarded the Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses (CACCN) 2015 First Place Editorial Award For the Article “Silent witnesses: Student nurses’ perspectives of advocacy and end-of-life care in the intensive care unit”. She has presented in several venues across Canada and the USA and has been published in various journals.
Why did you choose to pursue nursing/to become a nurse?
Initially I was inspired to the nursing profession given the many family members who at one time practiced nursing in various settings and specialties across the globe and during the war years. Their contributions during this difficult time were acts of bravery and compassion for others.
What is your area of expertise or specialization and why?
I have always been passionate about my choice to work in the Critical Care Settings in the hospitals that I have practiced.
What motivated you to join the faculty at the Ingram School of Nursing?
My personal educational philosophy evolved over time in response to my own experiences and growth as a teacher and clinician, as well as my continued exchange with students and colleagues. I believe that it is important to acknowledge that students arrive in our classrooms with a unique identity, and are not there to be shaped by faculty; but rather, they come equipped with a vast array of life experiences, cultural backgrounds, knowledge and skills that can be incorporated and translated into their professional health education. I felt honored to be invited in as faculty to teach in our classrooms and various healthcare settings.
What do you love the most about your job?
Working with and teaching students in the various clinical settings.
What are top three (doesn’t have to be three, could be one, could be ten!) things you want people to know about nursing in general?
The opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of all people who require support and care during a difficult time or a life-threatening illness. It is a career that is patient and family centered, engages one in opportunities to save lives and bring comfort and compassion to those who need it most.