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First, I would like to acknowledge the many colleagues, students and staff at UBC School of Nursing for their support and inspiration over the years. I had the privilege of studying nursing at UBC, graduating in 1967. Our teachers instilled in us a pride in providing good nursing care. Some were later to become esteemed colleagues. Shortly after graduating I moved to San Francisco working initially in neonatal intensive care. I soon realized that I would rather work in prevention. A job in a Community Health Centre enabled me to work in primary care, first as a community health nurse then in a nurse-practitioner role. I loved providing primary care to our mostly Spanish-speaking clients. During my years teaching at UBC, 1974 – 2007, I was able to continue some clinical practice. For this I was honoured by the RNABC with an Award of Excellence for Nursing Practice (1997). I also received Awards from the UBC Nursing Alumni Division and from BC Planned Parenthood. In 1981 I qualified as a midwife in the UK. Subsequently I practiced as a midwife at BC Women’s Hospital and contributed to the regulation, funding and education of midwives in BC. Among my achievements as a UBC faculty member are designing and teaching a cross-listed Women’s Health Issues course (with Elaine Carty), designing the first undergraduate and graduate on-line distance courses, and serving on the University Senate. |
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