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Through integrating adult learning principals with scientific knowledge and firsthand experience, I strive to create a positive and meaningful learning environment that enhances knowledge exchange with students. </span></span></span><span lang="EN-CA"><span><span>During my career, I have demonstrated that I am a well-rounded faculty member who is caring and supportive with students and whose students achieve significant outcomes. I have received The Reddick Award for Excellence in Nursing Education, was recognized by the School of Graduate Studies for my outstanding contributions to graduate education through the Featured Graduate Coordinators initiative and was nominated for the Faculty of Health Sciences Education Award. </span></span></span><span lang="EN-CA"><span><span>Areas of teaching expertise include leadership and management, policy, and quantitative research methods.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <h4>Research</h4> <p><span><span><span><span><span lang="EN-CA"><span><span>My program of research is centered on engaging with policy makers and knowledge users to advance the nursing profession and the science of quality practice environments. I have secured research funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Ontario Ministry of Health, and Ontario Ministry of Labour. My collaboration as Scholar in Residence with the Canadian Nurses Association culminated in a report entitled Regulated nursing in Canada: The landscape in 2021. The impact of this report has been extensive and is used by the Canadian Nurses Association as </span></span></span><span lang="EN-CARRIBEAN"><span><span>a foundational document in their ongoing work responding to the current shortage of regulated nurses in Canada. Areas of research expertise include quantitative research methods, policy, work relationships within teams, and the nursing workforce.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <h4>Service</h4> <p><span><span><span><span><span lang="EN-CA"><span>My extensive record of service includes contributions crossing local, national, and international borders. Some highlights include my time as the Associate Director (Graduate Nursing Programs), Chair of the Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Council, editor of two national journals, Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, and Canadian Journal of Nursing Leadership, and member of the Scientific Committee for the 2023 International Council of Nurses Congress.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <h4>Publications</h4> <p><span><span><span><span><span lang="EN-CA"><span><span>For publications, please click<strong> </strong></span></span></span><span lang="EN-CA"><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joan_Almost"><strong><span><span><span><span><span>here.</span></span></span></span></span></strong></a></span></span></span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </article> <!-- End Display article for detail page --> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- Sidebar Left --> <!-- End Sidebar Left --> <!-- Sidebar Right --> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 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