Nursing News

Education:

2001-2003: Master's degree in Nursing, Moncton University (uncompleted)

1994: Bachelor of Health Sciences (Nursing), Laval University

1989: College degree in Nursing, Bathurst Nursing School, NB

Additional Education:

2020: Project Management, Moncton University

2019-present: Certificate in Management Essentials, University of New Brunswick

2018: How to Investigate: Fundamentals of Effective Fact-Finding, Investigating Interviewing and Effective Report Writing, Workplace Institute

Current position:

Clinical and Administrative Director of Nursing - Vitality Health Network

Nominated by:

Allison White and Natacha Lebreton

Reasons for accepting nomination:

I am pleased to accept this nomination. The next few years will see us grow as a profession with the implementation of a new nursing act in New Brunswick. My wide-ranging experience, including several years as a consultant for NANB, gives me a good understanding of the issues and opportunities ahead for the regulation of our profession.

Education:
1986: Bachelor of Nursing, UNB, Fredericton

Additional Education:
2013: Master of Nursing, Generalist Stream, Athabasca University
2004: Modern Management Certificate, Canadian Healthcare Association, Ottawa
2003: Clinical Leadership for Staff Nurses Certificate, NANB & NB Healthcare Association, Saint John
1990: Post basic Critical Care Certificate, Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John

Current position:
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Extra-Mural program, Saint John area

Professional activities:

Pallium Canada LEAP facilitator
EMP Skin and Wound Care Provincial lead
Wounds Canada member
EMP Technology Committee member
CommunityCareNB electronic solution Subject Matter Expert
EMP Quality Committee (past member)
EMP Respiratory Therapy Policy and Procedure Committee (past facilitator)
Horizon Region 2 Breast Health Advisory Committee (past member)
Community Health Needs Assessment Western Charlotte County (past lead)
EMP Improvement Project (past member)
EMP Nursing Clinical Practice (past Provincial lead)

Nominated by:

Tamara Glennie-Stevens and April Bradford

Reason for accepting nomination:

Throughout my career, I have seen many changes in the nursing profession regarding nursing practices and health related issues. I welcome the opportunity to assist with embracing changes that affect the future of nursing and protecting the public. I accept this nomination because I believe that with my experience, I can effectively work with other Directors to influence decisions and make positive changes to support safe, competent, and ethical care in the nursing profession.

Education:

2014: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Moncton University, Moncton, NB

Additional Education:

2024: Lean six sigma, yellow belt

2023:

• 180° turn
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• CPR recertification
• Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)

2018: TNCC, Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont Hospital, Moncton

2016: Provincial Critical Care Court, Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont Hospital, Moncton

2015: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Saint John Regional Hospital

2014 :

• 12-lead ECG reading, Saint John Regional Hospital
• Central (PICC, JI) and arterial lines, Saint John Regional Hospital

2010 : Secondary School Diploma, Polyvalente Louis-Mailloux, Caraquet, NB

Current position:

Nurse manager (ER), Enfant-Jésus RHSJ Hospital, NB

Professional activities :

Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Caraquet Community Daycare Centre

2023-present: Enfant-Jésus RHSJ Hospital’s Recreational Committee

2016: Moncton University Preceptor at the Saint John Regional Hospital

2014: Graduation committee, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Nominated by:

Tania Jean and Sophie Boucher

Reasons for accepting nomination:

I am honoured to accept the nomination for the position of Zone 6 administrator on the NANB Board of Directors. My professional experience gives me a well-rounded perspective of the current challenges facing nursing practice. I am passionate about the advancement of our profession and have a keen interest in contributing to the regulation of the nursing profession in our province.