With extensive experience in a variety of hospital and community based psychiatric/mental health programs, she works well with clients in all levels of crisis. Her clinical experience is primarily in adult psychotherapy, but also in acute care & psychiatric intensive care units, and at a street clinic. For 5 years she worked as a head nurse/unit manager; and for 1 year had a joint appointment with the UBC School of Nursing as clinical instructor. Gail has been nursing in Calgary, AB since 2002. She opened Kermode Counselling Services in Calgary in 2008, and also works relief shifts for Alberta Health Services. Gail is honoured to announce that she was nominated for the 2012 CARNA Award of Nursing Excellence in Clinical Practice.