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NSWOCC Newletter: The Integrity / L’Intègre Past Issues September 19, 2025 September / septembre 2025 (EN/FR) April 16, 2025 April / avril 2025 (EN/FR) March 19, 2025 March 2025 December 19, 2024 décembre 2024 (FR) December 19, 2024 December 2024 (EN) September 23, 2024 September 2024 April 16, 2024 April 2024 February 22, 2024 February 2024 December 11, 2023 December 2023 September 20, 2023 September 2023 April 19, 2023 April 2023 February 9, 2023 February 2023 Recognize an NSWOCC Member Want to share an interesting story, project or initiative, or recognize an NSWOC or SWAN colleague? Submit the form below and we can include it in a featured section on the NSWOCC website and/or in an upcoming newsletter!

Research and Practice < Back Karen Campbell PhD, MScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Research and Practice Independent Consultant EO2 Consultant Primacare Living Solutions Adjunct Professor, MClScWH, Western University, London, Ontario Karen Campbell is an adjunct faculty member for the Master’s of Clinical Science in Wound Healing at Western University in London ON Canada. In addition, she is an associate scientist at the Lawson Health Research Institute. She has functioned as an advanced practice nurse in wound and continence care, and is currently certified as a Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Canada. Karen was the co-chair of the RNAO BPG on Pressure Injuries and the Canadian BPG on Pressure Ulcer prevention and Treatment in the SCI populations. She has been a member of the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel and Incontinence Associated Dermatitis International Best Practice Principles panel. Karen has a strong interest in skin health and frequently speaks and publishes on this topic.

Order NSWOCC Merchandize Pre-Conference Order Form First Name Last Name Email Address I confirm that I will be in attendance at the NSWOCC 43rd National Conference in Calgary, Alberta, and will pick up my pre-conference merchandise order in person. View policy Submit Your order has been submitted. NSWOCC will email you when the order is in process of being fulfilled, and when you can pick it up at the National Conference Boutique. NSWOCC Baseball Cap Type Baseball Cap Colour Black Cost $20.00 NSWOCC Lab Coat Type Lab Coat Colour White Cost $35.00 SWAN Lab Coat Type Lab Coat Colour White Cost $35.00 NSWOCC Branded Charcuterie Board Type Misc Colour Brown Cost $15.00 NSWOCC Mug Type Misc Colour White Cost $6.00 NSWOCC Thermal Beverage Holder Type Misc Colour Stainless Cost $10.00 NSWOCC Water Bottle Type Misc Colour Red Cost $10.00 SWAN Thermal Beverage Holder Type Misc Colour Stainless Steel Cost $10.00 NSWOC T-Shirt (Men) Type T-Shirt Colour Black Cost $25.00 NSWOC T-Shirt (Women) Type T-Shirt Colour Dusty Rose Cost $25.00 NSWOCC Indigenous Wound, Ostomy and Continence Core Program T-Shirt (Men) Type T-Shirt Colour Royal Blue Cost $25.00 NSWOCC Indigenous Wound, Ostomy and Continence Core Program T-Shirt (Women) Type T-Shirt Colour Royal Blue Cost $25.00 SWAN T-Shirt (Men) Type T-Shirt Colour Black Cost $25.00 SWAN T-Shirt (Women) Type T-Shirt Colour White Cost $25.00 We Will WOC You T-Shirt (Unisex) Type T-Shirt Colour Black Cost $25.00

Communauté de pratique française / French Community of Practice < Back Lorryjade Bellerose BScN, RN, NSWOC (student) Communauté de pratique française / French Community of Practice Lorryjade est infirmière depuis 2019. Elle a obtenu son baccalauréat à l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières et elle travaille au Centre Hospitalier Affilié Universitaire Régional (CHAUR) en tant qu’infirmière conseillère, stomathérapeute. Elle est actuellement inscrite au programme ISPSC et prévoit terminer ses études au printemps prochain. Lorryjade est particulièrement passionnée par sa pratique envers les personnes stomisées, ayant constaté comment que les personnes stomisées avaient besoin d'être rassurées et accompagnées pour reprendre leur quotidien d'avant. Dans son rôle de responsable de la communauté de pratique française, Lorryjade espère élargir les outils et les formations disponible en française, les rendant plus accessibles à toutes les infirmières afin d'enrichir leurs connaissances pour mieux aider les patients ayant des plaies ou des stomies. Elle souhaite également améliorer l’accessibilité des stomathérapeutes au public, pour que tous les patients puissent bénéficier de soins spécialisés.

< Back Clinical Practice Consultant – Wound, Ostomy & Continence (WOC) Permanent, Interior Health Cranbrook, BC, Canada Full-Time $49.20 - $63.47 View Full Job Description How to Apply Please visit the IH Careers website to apply. View Full Job Description Job Description Interior Health is hiring a Permanent Full-time Clinical Practice Consultant CH2B for East Kootenay Regional Hospital, located in Cranbrook BC. We are seeking an experienced NSWOC (Wound, Ostomy & Continence) nurse. If you are an organized individual with strong critical thinking abilities this is the position for you! Shift Type: Days, Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 16:00 Days off: Sun, Sat, STAT How will you create an impact? This position will assist in providing consultation specialist service to reduce length of stay and promote healing. What Will You Work On? The Clinical Practice Consultant -WOC is to champion, guide and lead the delivery of a comprehensive Wound, Ostomy & Continence program for clients. The Clinical Practice Consultant - WOC will promote the delivery of quality client care by providing clinical consultation and expertise, education and direction based on a specialized body of knowledge to interdisciplinary team members. This role will collaborate with other Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOC); research and evaluate current wound, ostomy & continence standards and facilitate the development and implementation of program policies and procedures, education programs for staff and quality improvement initiatives, incorporating evidence based ‘best practices’. Requirements/Qualifications Education, Training and Experience: Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Successful completion of the Wound, Ostomy & Continence Institute’s Wound, Ostomy & Continence Education Program, three years recent, relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid motor vehicle license. Company/Organization Description What we offer: • Employee & Family Assistance Program • Employer paid training/education opportunities • Employer paid vacation • Medical Services Plan • Employer paid insurance premiums • Extended health & dental coverage • Municipal Pension Plan • Work-life balance • Opportunities for career advancement

Join the NSWOCC Board of Directors! Call for Nominations open until January 10, 2026 Executive Board Open positions for 2026 President-Elect The President-Elect is fully informed of all NSWOCC activities, vote as a Director, and assume the President’s duties if the President is absent or unable to serve. At the end of their term, the President-Elect transitions into the role of President and remains accountable to the Board and members of NSWOCC Term Serves two years as President-Elect followed by two years as president, followed by one year as Past President. Time Commitment Three to five hours per week. View Full Role Description Secretary The Treasurer is responsible for ensuring accurate record-keeping, effective communication, and organization continuity within NSWOCC. This role supports the Board and members of NSWOCC through the management and facilitation of operations across meetings and programs Term Serves Two years with an option to stand for re-election for a second term Time Commitment A minimum of three hours per week. Additional hours may be required. View Full Role Description Board Directors Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC®) is organized into five regions to strengthen communication and ensure members are represented across the country, as well as one SWAN Director, representing the voice of SWANs and SWAN Students, on the Board as a voting member: British Columbia & Yukon Prairies, Northwest Territories & Nunavut Ontario Québec Atlantic SWAN Director Each Region is led by a Regional Director who is an elected at the Annual Members Meeting (AMM), and must be a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (Member of NSWOCC). The SWAN Director (1) must be a SWAN. The two (2) year term begins immediately following the AMM. Regional Directors bring the unique perspectives of their region (or SWAN delegation) to national decision-making, while also keeping members connected to national initiatives, resources, and opportunities. Each Regional Director and SWAN Director shall have one (1) vote in regards to board decisions. They host two regional meetings each year (in-person or virtual), providing members with updates, education, and a chance to share ideas and priorities. By bridging local and national perspectives, Regional Directors play a vital role in strengthening communication, advancing practice, and ensuring every member’s voice is heard within NSWOCC. View Full Role Description Open positions for 2026 Ontario Regional Director Term Two years, with opportunity to run for two additonal years Québec Regional Director Term Two years, with opportunity to run for two additonal years Atlantic Regional Director Term Two years, with opportunity to run for two additonal years Required Nomination Forms If you are interesting in nominating someone to the NSWOCC Board of Directors, or if you would like to self-nominate, you must complete the Nomination Form below, which will be reviewed by the NSWOCC Nominating Committee Chair. Once a nomination is received and reviewed by the Nominating Committee Chair, the candidate will be notified of their nomination and will be asked to complete the Nominations Acceptance and Consent to Serve Form on this page. Please note that both forms must be completed in order for a candidate to be an eligible nominee for election. For any questions or inquires please contact office@nswoc.ca. Nominations to the NSWOCC Board of Directors will be considered based on meeting the NSWOCC Bylaw requirements. NSWOCC By Laws 5.03: Board Director Qualifications Directors shall: be an individual who is not less than eighteen years of age; be a Member of the Association for a minimum of two (2) years as a member in good standing; except Directors appointed pursuant to section 5.06, shall be a Member of the Association; not be an employee or representative of a company whose primary business involves the development, manufacture and sole distribution of products in the field of wound, ostomy and or continence care; not be a contractor of the Association; or not be a person who has been found by a court in Canada or elsewhere to be mentally incompetent, who has the status of a bankrupt, or who is an “ineligible individual” as defined in the Income Tax Act. Nomination Form for a New Officer and or Regional Director Submission Deadline: January 10, 2026 If you are interested in nominating someone to the Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence Canada Board of Directors, please complete the following form to be reviewed by the NSWOCC Nominating Committee Chair, Laureen Sommerey, RN, BScN, MN, WOCC(C). Please ensure the candidate that you are nominating is agreeable to stand for nomination prior to submitting the nomination. Nominations to the NSWOCC Board of Directors will be considered based on meeting the NSWOCC Bylaw requirements: NSWOCC By Laws 5.03: Board Director Qualifications Directors shall: be an individual who is not less than eighteen years of age; be a Member of the Association for a minimum of two (2) years as a member in good standing; except Directors appointed pursuant to section 5.06, shall be a Member of the Association; not be an employee or representative of a company whose primary business involves the development, manufacture and sole distribution of products in the field of wound, ostomy and or continence care; not be a contractor of the Association; or not be a person who has been found by a court in Canada or elsewhere to be mentally incompetent, who has the status of a bankrupt, or who is an “ineligible individual” as defined in the Income Tax Act . For any questions or inquires please contact office@nswoc.ca Please complete the following Candidate Information First Name of Candidate* Last Name of Candidate* Professional Designation* Employer* Multi-line address Country/Region Address City Zip / Postal code Email* Phone* Which position are you nominating this candidate for?* President-Elect Secretary Treasurer British Columbia & Yukon Regional Director Prairies, Northwest Territories, Nunavut Regional Director Ontario Regional Director Québec Regional Director Atlantic Regional Director SWAN Director Next If you have been nominated for an Officer or Regional Director Position, please complete the form below to complete the nomination process. Nomination Acceptance and Consent to Serve First Name* Last Name* Home Address* Home Email* Home Phone* Work Address* Work Email* Work Phone* Professional Designation and Credentials* Please select the position for which you would like to stand for election.* President-Elect Secretary Treasurer British Columbia and Yukon Regional Director Prairies, Northwest Territories, Nunavut Regional Director Ontario Regional Director Québec Regional Director Atlantic Regional Director SWAN Director Next

PSW Course Registration Form NSWOCC is offering 200 free registrations to the Personal Support Worker (PSW) and Caregiver Skin Health Course. This will be done on a first come first served basis. Due to the large number of submissions, this form is now closed.

< Back NSWOC Program - Marker NSWOCC Flexible (10-15 hours/month) $40.00/hour View Full Job Description How to Apply To apply please send resume and CV to office@nswoc.ca View Full Job Description Job Description Responsible for the marking of specific preceptorship-related assignments such as but not limited to the Preceptorship Assignment – Personal Reflection, Assignment in Lieu of Continence Preceptorship, NSWOC Program Continence Workshop Assignment, or Self-Directed Preceptorship Assignments using a pre-established marking rubric. Position reports to the WOC Institute Preceptorship Manager. Responsibilities Each assignment in graded out of 100% using a pre-established marking rubric. The assignments are submitted in Dual Code by the student who notifies the Preceptorship Manager. The Preceptorship Manager forwards the assignment to the marker. The marker grades the assignment inserting comments using the Track Changes feature and completes the pre-established rubric. The marker is expected to mark the assignment within 2-3 weeks of receiving it. If for some reason, this is not possible, the marker must notify the Preceptorship Manager of the expected length of delay. The marker returns the graded assignment and rubric to the Preceptorship Manager. Hours of work As this is a web-based program, schedule and hours of work are flexible (between 10- 15 hours per month) and some periods during the term will be busier than others Requirements/Qualifications Fluent in English both oral and written (bilingualism would be an asset). Excellent professional communication skills both oral and written. Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel), comfortable in sending and receiving emails and attaching documents to emails. Excellent organizational skills. NSWOC background is mandatory and specialty-specific background for certain assignments would be an asset. Computer Requirements Up to date computer (PC or MAC) High speed internet Company/Organization Description

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NSWOCC Members Journal Club What is Journal Club? Join NSWOCC Journal Club Meeting Dates and Times Upcoming Meetings How Journal Club Works Leading a Journal Club Meeting Role of a Journal Club Member Past Journal Articles & Meeting Leaders "Nominate" a Journal Article What is Journal Club? The NSWOCC Members Journal Club is a monthly virtual meeting open to NSWOCC Members of all levels of nursing experience to come together to discuss a either a Wound, Ostomy or Continence article. The Journal Club offers Members the opportunity to connect, learn, and share expertise & experience in a safe and fun environment. Led by the NSWOCC Membership Core Program, the goal is to make sure everyone feels empowered to participate and that each voice in the group is heard so we can all grow and learn together. "Not all members will have the same degree of confidence, experience, or previous participation in a journal club. Let’s all watch out for each other, and encourage everyone to find their voice, so it continues to be a rewarding and enriching group experience. We all come from different parts of the country, different walks of life and varying degrees of work experience, which is truly a strength as we can learn so much from each other!" Angela Koziak, RN, BScN, NSWOC NSWOCC Members Journal Club Leader Join the NSWOCC Journal Club The NSWOCC Journal Club is open to all active NSWOCC Members and Associates. To join, please scroll down and click "RSVP" beside one of the upcoming meetings. RSVP for an upcoming meeting Meeting Dates & Times As of 2025, Journal Club now takes place on the third Thursday of the month at 9pm Atlantic/5pm Pacific To accommodate Members from coast to coast to coast, the Journal Club is run at the same time in on the third Thursday of each month in the evening at 9 pm Atlantic, 8pm Eastern, 7pm Centra l, 6pm Mountain, and 5pm Pacific. The meeting runs for 1 hour. No meeting is scheduled for July, August, or December. Upcoming Meetings March 19, 2026 Continence Does treatment of constipation improve faecal incontinence in institutionalized elderly patients? Meeting Leader: Shelly Barnes, BC Want to lead (or co-lead) this article? RSVP for this meeting View Article April 16, 2026 Wound The use of compression therapy for peripheral oedema: considerations in people with heart failure Meeting Leader: OPEN Want to lead (or co-lead) this article? RSVP for this meeting View Article May 21, 2026 Ostomy OPEN Meeting Leader: OPEN Want to lead (or co-lead) this article? RSVP for this meeting View Article June 18, 2026 Continence OPEN Meeting Leader: OPEN Want to lead (or co-lead) this article? RSVP for this meeting View Article Load More How Journal Club Works Before the Meeting At any time, the Journal Club Members may “nominate” an interesting wound, ostomy or continence-related journal article they have come across to add to the library of Journal Club articles. The topic of the journal article rotates monthly between a wound topic, ostomy topic, and continence topic to ensure the full tri-specialty is covered. You can view the upcoming topics ab ove . All Journal Club members will be provided a calendar invite and link to join the virtual meeting on Zoom prior to the meeting. You can also RSVP for the meeting & receive the Zoom link by clicking the "RSVP" button for one of the upcoming meetings above . During the meeting Most Journal Club meetings will have around 1 0-12 members in a Zoom room to facilitate good discussion*. The meeting runs for 1 hour, and is outlined as follows: Welcome and Introduction (5 min) Journal Club Leader summarizes the article & introduces the first question (5 min) Group Discussion (45 min) Wrap up/summary of discussion points (5 min) *In the event of a larger meeting, in order to make sure everyone has the opportunity to participate equally, the meeting may be separated into two "breakout rooms" during the Group Discussion period if necessary. In this case, the full group would return to the main room during the wrap up/summary period to share their breakout group's discussion points. Leading a Journal Club Meeting Leading a Journal Club meeting isn't designed to be daunting - you don't have to be a subject matter expert or a genius! Your role as the Journal Club leader is more like a moderator. If you'd like to lead one of the upcoming meetings, just click on "want to lead (or co-lead) this article" button for one of the meetings ab ove to put your name forward. Welcome and Introduction As the leader, you would lead a brief summation of the article (recapping main points of the article), followed by posing an initial question to the group to begin the discussion. Group Discussion While discussion continues, your general duties are to: A llow for natural discussion while moderat ing for respectful interaction Ensure reserved members have an opportunity to speak and more vocal members do not dominate the discussion Listen for members who are trying to speak but become ‘cut off’ by the discussion Steer group back on topic should discussion veer off on a significant tangent Monitor the time and announce 10-minute warning to session wrap up At the end of the meeting, you would then provide a conclusion: Provide a brief summary of discussion Consider reiterating one or two highlights or interesting moments of discussion Thank members Role of a Journal Club Member As a Journal Club Member, it is your responsibility to come prepared for the group by having read and reviewed the chosen article, along with a couple questions to contribute to the discussion. You will also have the opportunity to vote on the upcoming month's article and date. In accordance with the goals of the Journal Club and NSWOCC's values, please be considerate, supportive, and respectful when you participate in Journal Club. Past Journal Articles & Meeting Leaders Ostomy Prophylactic mesh does not prevent parastomal hernia in long-term: Meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis Meeting Leader Shelly Barnes, BC Date February 19, 2026 View Article Wound Negative pressure wound therapy versus usual care in patients with surgical wound healing by secondary intention in the UK (SWHSI-2): an open-label, multi centre, parallel group, randomised controlled trial Meeting Leader Kira Stewart, MClSc - WH, BScN, NSWOC, RN Date January 15, 2026 View Article Wound Postponed Meeting Leader Postponed Date November 20, 2025 View Article Ostomy Stoma Bridge Types and Their Impact on Patient Outcomes Meeting Leader Jessica Jones, N, BN, stomothérapeute, WOCC(C) Date October 16, 2025 View Article Continence Evaluation of systemic estrogen for preventing urinary tract infections in postmenopausal women Meeting Leader Shelly Barnes, BC Date September 18, 2025 View Article Wound Healing Rate and Time to Closure of Venous Leg Ulcers: A Real-World Service Evaluation of Neuromuscular Electrostimulation as an Adjunct to Compression Therapy Meeting Leader CLOSED Date April 17, 2025 View Article Wound Evaluation and Management of Pelvic Osteomyelitis in Stage IV Pressure Injuries: A Multidisciplinary Collaborative Approach Meeting Leader CLOSED Date March 20, 2025 View Article Continence Dementia Associated with Anticholinergic Drugs Used for Overactive Bladder: A Nested Case-Control Study Using the French National Medical-Administrative Database Meeting Leader CLOSED Date February 20, 2025 View Article Ostomy The impact of stoma management education on the self-care abilities of individuals with an intestinal stoma Meeting Leader Angela Koziak, Alberta Date January 23, 2025 View Article Wound Patient With Sitosterolemia With Slow Healing Sternal Wound From Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Meeting Leader CLOSED Date November 20, 2024 View Article Load More "Nominate" a Journal Article Complete the form below to add the Journal Article to the NSWOCC Members Journal Club Library Nominate an article

< Back Advanced Practice Nurse – Wound, Ostomy and Continence Home and Community Care Support Services South East (Belleville and Brockville) Two (2) Permanent, Full Time positions View Full Job Description How to Apply Interested candidates should upload their resumes and create a candidate profile through our careers page. For the opportunity in Belleville (J0723-1009), please visit here For the opportunity in Brockville (J1223-0825), please visit here View Full Job Description Job Description As an Advanced Practice Nurse – Wound, Ostomy and Continence, you will contribute to excellence in the delivery of care to clients requiring support with wound care, ostomy management and continence care within the community serviced by Home and Community Care Support Services South East. You will be collaborating with inter-professional care teams across the health care continuum and provide direct care for individuals in collaboration with a care team. You will also provide face-to-face and virtual visits to patients to collaborate and conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to develop a care plan and set therapeutic service goals. Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility, you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centred care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 8,000 regulated health care and other professionals. As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance. What will you do? Provide face-to-face and/or virtual visits with patients to collaborate and conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, and consult with patients and other team members as required, to develop a care plan and set therapeutic service goals. Provide clinical expertise/advice to primary care physicians and community nurses. Provide input and evidence-informed clinical rationale with respect to reassessment and adjustment to care plans, as necessary, based on patient progress. Collaborate with discharge planning for patients, when therapeutic service goals have been met. Teach and delegate specific aspects of patient care to a person(s) deemed competent and capable to carry them out and accept responsibility for these delegated tasks according to the standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario and Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada. Collaborate with the patient/family and inter-professional team to design goals that best matches the patient’s circumstances. Requirements/Qualifications Current unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse. Certificate as a Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada Program (Previously known as Enterostomal Therapy Nursing Program). Master’s level education in Wound Healing and Tissue Repair required. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in WOC service delivery. Hold current CPR-Level C &AED certification. A thorough understanding and working knowledge of the Canadian Standards of Practice for Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence. Knowledge about leading priority interventions for chronic wound care, and implementing the transferable knowledge to SPOs and patients, e.g., compression therapy, DFU offloading, and pressure redistribution practices. Thorough knowledge of wound, ostomy and continence products and indications for use. Solid knowledge of health care-related legislation and practices. Knowledge of direct care / case management models used in community health care organizations. Excellent interpersonal, communication, assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. A valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle. Proficiency in a Windows environment. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date. What would give you the edge? Commitment to patient-focused care. Previous experience working with an interdisciplinary team and community services, combined with understanding of the roles of health professionals, support workers, and programs related to community health and social services. Time management skills. Previous experience facilitating the learning of adult students. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent presentation and group facilitation skills. Commitment to change and quality improvement. Working knowledge of RAI software, CHRIS, and Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel). Company/Organization Description We are Home and Community Care Support Services, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, primary care providers, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care. Why join us? If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home

Past President < Back Marcia Leard BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC(C) Past President Marcia Leard is a native of Prince Edward Island and has been the NSWOC at the Prince County Hospital in Summerside, PE since 2003. She graduated from the A J McMaster School of Nursing in Moncton NB in 1989 and completed her Bachelors Degree in Nursing Science at Brandon University in 1995. Marcia has experienced a diverse career including positions in emergency, obstetrics, med- surg, peds and nursing station relief in northwestern Ontario, but was thrilled to return home in 2001 and work in her home town.