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This research was funded by a grant from the Government
of Ontario. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect
those of the Government of Ontario.
RESEARCH AND WEB DESIGN TEAM
Principal Investigator:
Christine Patterson, BSc, MScN, RN (EC)
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences
Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program
McMaster University
Investigators:
Eric Staples, RN, DNP
Regional Coordinator, Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences
McMaster University
Heather Arthur, BScN, MScN, PhD
Professor, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences
Chair in Cardiovascular Nursing Research
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario
McMaster University
Elaine Shuhaibar, RN, BScN
Clinical Tutor, Clinical Learning Centre
McMaster University
Dorothy Anne Mills B.N., M.H.Sc., RN(EC)
Nurse Practitioner, Aboriginal Health Centre, Hamilton, ON
Dr. David Price
Chair, Department of Family Medicine
Associate Professor, Dept. of Family Medicine
McMaster University
Dr. Rob Annis MD, CCFP
Chief of Staff
Listowel Memorial Hospital
Mr. Bill Davidson, MA
Executive Director, Langs Farm Village Association Community Health Centre
Luisa Barton BScN, MScN, RN(EC)
Regional Coordinator, Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program
Ryerson University
Jennie Humbert BScN, MHSc, RN(EC)
Regional Coordinator, Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program
University of Ottawa
Suzanne Doucette RN, BScN, OPN, MHA
Francophone Coordinator, Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program
University of Ottawa
WEB DESIGN
Julie Vohra, MSc
Research Co-ordinator, School of Nursing
McMaster University
Marilyn Swinton, MSc
Research Coordinator, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences
McMaster University
Patricia Ellis, RN, MS
Associate Professor, Part-time, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences,
McMaster University
Elizabeth Gunn B.Kin
Research Coordinator, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences
McMaster University
Kelly Keeler, M.S.W.
Research Assistant, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences,
McMaster University
Chris Nash
Technical Support Specialist & Webmaster,
School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences
Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program
McMaster University
Acknowledgements
We would like to thank faculty, preceptors and employers for taking the time to share their ideas and experiences. Their contributions to the development of the resource centre were invaluable and are greatly appreciated. The construction of the resource centre was truly a collaborative effort.
Stakeholder Participants
Faculty & Preceptors
| Jean Benton | Renfrew County Long Term Care Facility |
| Siobhan Callaghan | Langs Farm Village Association Community Health Centre |
| Chris Dissanayake | Langs Farm Village Association Community Health Centre |
| Brenda Halabisky | University of Ottawa |
| Roberta Heale | Laurentian University |
| Amy Horton |
New Vision Family Health Team |
| Martha Leonard | Woolwich Community Health Centre |
| Kim McAlpine | Sandwich Community Health Centre |
| Wendy McCrady | Western University |
| Jennifer Perry | Queens University |
| Susan Robinson | North Hamilton Community Health Centre |
| Hallie Streth | Langs Farm Village Association Community Health Centre |
| Lynne Thibeault | Lakehead University & Confederation College |
| Shelley Walkerly | Ryerson University & Stonegate Family Health Centre |
Employers
| Elizabeth Beader | North Hamilton Community Health Centre |
| Sheila Braidek | Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre |
| Carol Cressman | Grand River Area Community Health Centre |
| Bill Davidson | Langs Farm Village Association Community Health Centre |
| Michelle Hurtubise | London Community Health Centre |
| Cate Melito | Woolwich Community Health Centre |
| Konnie Peet | Guelph/Shelldale Community Health Centre |
| Mac Redmond | North Lambton Community Health Centre |
| Louise Smith | Credit Valley Hospital Family Health Team |
| Denise Squire | Woolwich Community Health Centre |