Over the past 25 years, her clinical practice has focused on Women’s Health, Emergency Nursing, Coronary Care Nursing, and Intensive Care Nursing. She is a lifelong learner completing a certificate in Intensive Care Nursing, a baccalaureate nursing degree from the University of Manitoba, and a Master of Science in nursing degree from the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada. Brenda has been involved in nursing education for the past 17 years. She has worked as an educator, assistant director, and director in various nursing education programs at the certificate, diploma, and university levels. Keynote Address