
Kathryn Halverson
Lecturer
In Progress: PhD Nursing, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario
2006-2008: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota
2002-2006: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario
2014-Present: Lecturer, School of Nursing, Lakehead University
2009-Present: Registered Nurse, Blue Cross Provider on behalf of Veterans Affairs Canada
2009-2014: Sessional Lecturer & Simulation Lab Coordinator, School of Nursing, Lakehead University
2006-2009: Public Health Nurse, Thunder Bay District Health Unit
Dissertation Topic: Professional Identity Formation in Nursing (Qualitative Methodology)
Transition to Practice for New Graduate Nurses
Patient Safety
Innovative Teaching Strategies in Nursing Education
Personal hobbies and interests include skate skiing, cycling, golf, cooking, decorating, hiking, snowshoeing, and travel.
Volunteer positions include:
Member of Victorian Order of Nurses Community Board (2016-Present)
Co-Chair of Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Charity Golf Tournament (2013-Present)
Local Coordinator for The Shoebox Project for Women Living in Shelters (2013-Present)