Patricia McClelland, B.Sc.N., M.N., R.N

Instructor/Coordinator, Nursing
School of Health, Education & Human Services
Applied Arts Division
Whitehorse: Ayamdigut Campus

t 867-668-8852
pmcclelland@yukoncollege.yk.ca

Speaking Credentials
Nursing, Nursing Education, Professional Issues, Scope of Practice, Care in Nursing

Education
Master of Nursing, 1989; Bachelor of Science of Nursing ; Clinical Training of Nurses (Outpost Nursing) ; Diploma in Nursing

Professional Experience
As a Generalist, Pat worked in small rural hospitals, outpost nursing stations, inner city communities, communicable diseases, conducted research, administration, and always, in education - whether individually or groups. She has participated in the development of the legislation governing the practice of nursing in the Yukon - both initial legislation and the recent updating that included Nurse Practitioners. She is a Board Member of the Canadian Association of Continuing Care Educators, a member of the YRNA Nurse Practitioner Steeting Committee, a member of the Yukon Advisory Committee on Nursing and an Adjudicator for the Canadian Nurses Protective Society.

Training
Most recent - June 2012 - CNA Webinars on Mental Health &Addictions and a Sneak Peek at the new CNA/NurseONE Learning Site.

Awards
Dr. A.E.H. Couch Scholarship; AFNR (Alberta Foundation of Nursing Research) Award; CNA (Canadian Nurses Association) Nurse Leadership Award; CNA Centennial Award.

Memberships
Yukon Registered Nurses Association; Canadian Nurses Association; International Council of Nurses; Canadian Nurses Foundation; Canadian Association of Continuing Care Educators, Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (Fully Certificated Instructor);

Field of Study
Nursing

Research Interests
Nursing Education, Care in Nursing, Research Design,

Community Involvement
Teach Scottish Country Dancing; play with Midnight Sun Pipe Band,

Activities
Reading, music, dancing, sewing, knitting, walking, golfing and more.