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Gail Thorpe
Forensic Nursing
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SPEAKER PROGRAM
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* * * Christmas Party * * * December 11th
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You can look forward to ... |
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a few surprises, and ... |
The Alta Vista Probus Chorale |
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January 22nd, Gail Thorpe, B.Sc.N, M.Sc.
Forensic Nursing
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Forensic nursing is a relatively new, multi-faceted and evolving nursing specialty, with
nurses working in emergency rooms, correctional institutions, inpatient mental health
facilities and other areas where forensic expertise is needed.
The practice of forensic nursing is characterized by complex clinical challenges and
ethical dilemmas. This presentation will provide an overview of the role of forensic
nursing, its challenges and rewards within the context of a correctional setting and a
mental health hospital.
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Gail Thorpe worked for over 45 years as a Registered Nurse in a wide variety of settings including hospital n
ursing, mental health nursing and forensic nursing. For 10 years she was the nurse manager at the Ottawa-Carleton
Detention Centre, managing the delivery of health care to offenders.
Gail performed health unit reviews in provincial
correction facilities analyzing program effectiveness and recommending changes. During this time she was a member
of the Provincial Nursing Advisory Committee (Ontario) which provided consultation to senior Provincial
Corrections and Ministry of Health Officials on issues related to correctional health care.
She served as a joint appointee to the School of Nursing at the University of Ottawa. In a unique and innovative
partnership with Correctional Services Canada, Gail headed a team that taught mental health assessment skills
to the nursing staff in Federal prisons across Canada.
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Just a reminder of the exits (emergency and otherwise)
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Stay Safe
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Johnson Insurance
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We have added a link to the Johnson Insurance web site (see "Links" page).
Johnson provides competitive rates for Probus members for all kinds of insurance, particularly travel insurance.
They are in the process of joining with Belair Direct, but this link will still give you access.
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Guests and Visitors from other Clubs are welcome.
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We are a 'Combined' Club. We meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month (except December - 2nd Wednesday).
Meetings begin at 10:00 with a few minutes of announcements and then a speaker. Members start
to arrive about 9:30 for coffee, cookies and chat (tea, Tim-bits and talk).
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Meetings are at: Gloucester Presbyterian Church
91 Pike Street Ottawa K1T 3J6 Pike Street runs north from Hunt Club just west of Conroy. The church is at the
corner of Lorry Greenberg and Pike. The parking lot entrance is off Pike.
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PROBUS' Vital Purpose
... to stimulate thought,
interest and participation in activities at a time in life when it is easy to become complacent and
self-centred.
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