She contributed to neonatal nursing practice by completing research on bacterial growth in human milk which informs current practice. She was formative in educating management, nursing, physicians and allied heath about the importance of the NP role and working to full scope of practice. Christene also worked with the University of Alberta, faculty of nursing to develop and teach the NNP program as well as participate in other research opportunities, preceptor students and foster the next generation of NPs.