BN, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, N.B., 1988
MN, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, N.B., 1999
Diploma in University Teaching, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, N.B., 1999
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) 1997-2007
Areas of interest
Maternal Child Health
Prenatal Education
Breastfeeding and Baby-Friendly Initiatives
Comprehensive School Health
Population Health and Global Health
Immunization and Travel Health
Environmental Health
Teaching
Work with students in both community and institutional clinical settings.
Fall Term involves primarily community clinical with Year Three students.
Winter Term includes community clinical and preceptorship with Year Four students, and maternity institution with Year Two students.
Intersession and Summer Session involve institutional and community clinical rotations with students from Year Two and/or the Advanced Standing Nursing Program.
Professional practice, committees and volunteer work
Chair, Horizon Health, Zone 3, Perinatal Support Committee
Member, Horizon Health, Zone 3, Babyfriendly Steering Committee
Roots of Empathy-Mentor, Key Point Person, Facilitator – District 18, Fredericton, NB
Member, Children's Health and the Environment Working Group of the District 18 Health Advisory Committee