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Arlene Kent-Wilkinson RN, CPMHN(C) BSN, MN, PhD

CV (12 pages):

Abbreviated from Curriculum Vitae (from 63 pages)

Updated May 1, 2018

Professional Licensure

1971 – Current. Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Member #00109645.

2002 – Current. Saskatchewan Association of Registered Nurses REG #0036636

2009 – Current. Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

REG # NMW0001368496 Renewed until of May 31, 2019).

2012 – Current. Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, CPMHN(C). Canadian Nurses Association. Certification #12061965. in 2012, renewed in 2018.

External Appointments

2008 – Current Adjunct Academic Status as a Senior Lecturer (Academic Level C) School of

Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Flinders University of South

Australia, Adelaide, Australia. Adjunct Academic Status. Extended until 2020-07-31.

2015–Current Adjunct Academic Status, Brandon University, Brandon, MB. Approved 2015-09.

Awards 1989 Excellence in Nursing Award, Nurse of the Year 1989. Calgary General Hospital.

1994 Award for Nursing Excellence Alberta, Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses

1995 Volunteer Appreciation Award, Alberta Association of Registered Nurses (AARN).

1997 Pioneer Award, International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN).

1997 1998-Board Member Recognition Award, International Association of Forensic Nurses

2001 Long Service Award, 30 years clinical practice, Alberta Association of Registered Nurses

2001 2002-Exemplary Program Award, Western Association of Summer Session Admin.

2002 Provincial Award of Excellence in Education, Alberta Association of Registered Nurses

2017 SRNA Jean Browne Award for Excellence in Nursing Practice Leadership.

Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association. (2017). SRNA Jean Browne award for

excellence in nursing practice leadership. Recipient: Dr. Arlene Kent-Wilkinson

https://nursing.usask.ca/news/2017/20170510srnaawards.php

2017 CNA’s 150 nurses for Canada 150.

Canadian Nurses Association. (2017). 150 nurses for Canada 150. Canada's 150th Anniversary

of Confederation (Nominations submitted by SRNA), Recipient Dr. Arlene Kent-

Wilkinson. Retrieved from

https://cna-aiic.ca/en/about-us/awards-and-recognition/150-nurses-for-canada

Scholarships

1988-1992 Gertrude M. Hall Scholarship, Calgary General Hospital, every year from 1988-1992

1989, 1990 Diane Davidson Scholarship, Alberta Registered Nurses Trust Fund

1990 Isobel Donaldson Scholarship, Calgary General Hospital

2003-2004 University of Saskatchewan, Graduate Scholarship (Academic Award).

Education

Date Degree Institution and Location Major

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1971 RN Plummer Memorial Hospital, Sault Ste. Mare, ON, Diploma (3yr)

1990 BSN University of Victoria, Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC Nursing

1993 MN University of Calgary, Calgary , AB Nursing

2008 PhD University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK Education Admin

Certification

2011–2017 CPMHN 9(C) Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses, specialty of Canadian

Nurses Association (CNA) Certification. Certification No. 12061965

2018–2023 CPMHN 9(C) Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses, specialty of Canadian

Nurses Association (CNA) Certification. Certification No. 12061965 (Renewed).

Theses Supervised, Committee Member (Current)

2017–09–Current. Supervisor of MN Advisory Committee: Erin Collins BA (hon), BSW(hon),

BN, Qualitative study of impact of culture on children of high risk families. College of

Nursing, University of Saskatchewan.

2016-09–Current. Supervisor of MN Advisory Committee: Carmen Dell RN, BScN, An

exploratory study of the experience of participants in the Mental Health Strategy court in

Saskatoon, SK., College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan.

2015-09–Current. Member of MN Advisory committee: Laura Pelletier, Reducing the stigma:

Social media’s role in stigmatization of mental illness and the criminal justice system.

Brandon University, Brandon, MB.

2015–04–Current. Member of PhD Advisory Committee: John Carlton InterD. Maintaining

sobriety or young Aboriginals men recovering from addictions. Department of

Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Saskatchewan.

2014–05–2018-04. Member PhD Advisory Committee: Annik Mossière, M.A. Disturbed dreams

In offenders. PTSD, or intrusive memories, Department of Clinical Psychology, UoS

2013-01–Current. Supervisor of InterD PhD Student: Ebenezer Sackey MSc, MBA, MISSM

PhD(c). Patient information, privacy and security: An educational framework for nurses.

Department of InterD, University of Saskatchewan.

2012-09–2018-08. Supervisor of InterD PhD Advisory Committee: Olubusola Adelugba, PhD.

Exploring health care providers' approaches with people using intravenous drugs in a

health care region in SK. Department of InterD, University of Saskatchewan.

2011–09–Current. Member of PhD student committee: Natasha Hubbard Murdoch’s RN, MN,

PhD(c), Culture analysis reveals liminality in education and health: Development of an

interprofessional implementation framework. Department of Education Administration,

University of Saskatchewan

2011-01–Current Supervisor InterD PhD Student: S. Lee Sanders BA (hon), MA, PhD(c).

Exploring loss of Cree culture as a criminogenic need. Department of Interdisciplinary

Studies, University of Saskatchewan. Theses Supervised, Committee Member or External Examiner (Completed)

2010-01–2017-07. Chair of PhD Nursing committee: Monirah Albloushi, RN, MN, PhD.

Female Saudi nursing students sense of belonging in clinical setting: A mixed methods

study. College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan.

2015-09-2015-11. External examiner PhD committee: Irene Gacheri Mageto Evidence-based

forensic nursing curriculum: A Model for Kenya. University of Nairobi.

2014–09–2015-04. Member of MN Project: Kirnvir (Kim) Dhaliwal RN, BScN, MN. Caring

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and custody within the correctional system from an advance practice lens. University of

Calgary, Calgary, AB.

2010–04–2011-11. Jodi Bigalky, MN, PhD. Aboriginal prenatal care in Regina, Saskatchewan:

Exploring the cultural factors, Aboriginal prenatal, College of Nursing, UoS.

2009–12–2009-12. External Examiner for MA student committee: Marg Gauley, MA,

Addictions, Department of Sociology, University of Saskatchewan.

2009–06–2009-11. Chair/Member PhD student committee: Hope Bilinski, RN, Ph.D. The

meaning of health of rural Saskatchewan children: A mixed methods approach, CoN.

Teaching & Pedagogy (Course Development)

AGMED 801.3 Public health and the agricultural rural ecosystem (developed Aboriginal health

and policy module)

NURS 814.3 Aboriginal health issues, CoN, UoS.

INTD 898.3 Methodology: Forensic, InterD, UoS

NEPS 483.3 Cultural diversity & Aboriginal health, CoN, UoS

NURS 307.3 Integrating mental health into nursing CoN, UoS

NURS 441.3 Transitioning to practice, CoN, UoS

NURS 498.3 Study abroad clinical placement (in Canada), CoN, UoS

FORE 4401 Introduction to theories, concepts and issues in forensic populations. Forensic

Studies Online. Mount Royal College, Calgary, AB.

FORE 4403 Forensic psychiatric/correctional populations. Forensic Studies, Mount Royal

College, Calgary, AB, Online Instructor.

NURS 462 Forensic Nursing online WebCT, Medical College of Georgia, USA.

NURS 492.03 Forensic Nursing. Online elective. University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

NURS 503.08 Nursing and health care in forensic populations, University of Calgary, Calgary,

AB, Classroom.

Teaching (Other) did not develop the course/curriculum

NURS 308.3 Integrating mental health into clinical practice, CoN, UoS.

NURS 450.9 Practice of nursing V: CoN, UoS

NEPS 421.3 Primary health care in the community, CoN, UoS,

NEPS 327.3 Participation in Groups (Clinical Lab Facilitator), CoN, UoS.

NEPS 317.3 Family Diversity, Tutorial group,CoN, UoS.

NURS 574 Nursing Focus II, Faculty Advisor - Psych Mental Health Section, Faculty of

Nursing, BN Program, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. Sessional Instructor, Term II.

PMPH 1367. Issues and Trends in Professional Practice. Post Basic Mental Health Nursing

Program, Mount Royal College, Calgary, AB. Sessional Instructor

NURS 435/436 Hospital & Community Psych/Mental Health, Faculty of Nursing, University of

Calgary. Sessional Clinical Instructor,

NURS 472 Intersession Clinical Practicum, Psych Mental Health Clinical Instructor for Clinical

practicum- Mental Health. Mount Royal College, Calgary, AB, Sessional Instructor,

Employment (Professional Practice Experience)

Inclusive dates Title of Position Employer Name Employer Address

2002-current

Tenure 2009]

Associate

Professor

College of Nursing,

University of Saskatchewan

104 Clinic Place,

Saskatoon, SK

1993-2002 Sessional

Instructor

Faculty of Nursing

University of Calgary

Calgary, AB, Canada

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1993-2002 Sessional

Instructor

Nursing & Health Sciences

Mount Royal University

Calgary, AB, Canada

2000-2001 Information

Systems

Coordinator

Information Technology

Patient Electronic Records

Foothills Medical Centre

Calgary, AB, Canada

1984-2002 Staff Nurse Peter Lougheed Hospital Calgary

General Hospital

Calgary, AB, Canada

1980-1983 Nurse III Nursing Services

Calgary Remand Centre

Calgary, AB, Canada

1972-1980 Staff Nurse Emergency Department

Victoria Hospital

London, ON, Canada

1971-1972 Staff Nurse Emergency Department

Memorial Hospital;

Sudbury, ON, Canada

Presentations (oral or poster)

1988- Current. Summary: Presented over 125 oral presentations and posters at national and

international conferences. See Full CV

Publications

1993-Current. Summary-Over 25 publication of articles, chapters and book reviews in peer

reviewed Journals. Approximately 24 as first author.

Kent-Wilkinson, A., Hust, C., Groening, M., Santa Mina, E., Blaney, L., & Rodrique, C. (In

review). How are we doing in Canada with the de-stigmatization of mental health and

addiction related conditions? Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, ??(??).

Dietrich Leurer, M., Kent-Wilkinson, A., Luimes, J., Murray, L., Squires, V., Ferguson, L., &

Dell, C. (In review). Registered nurses’ reflect on previous study abroad undergraduate

experiences: A qualitative exploration. International Journal of Nursing Education

Scholarship, ??(??), ??–??.

Albloushi, M., Ferguson, L., Stamler, L., Bassendowski, S., Hellsten, L-A, & Kent-Wilkinson,

A. (In press). Do Saudi female nursing students belong in clinical settings: A qualitative

study. Nurse Education in Practice, ??(??), ??–??.

Kent-Wilkinson, A., Dietrich Leurer, M., Luimes, J., Ferguson, L., & Murray, L. (2015). Study

abroad: Exploring factors influencing nursing students’ decisions to apply for clinical

placements in international settings. Nurse Education Today, 35(8), 941–947.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2015.03.012

Esteves, R. B., Lasiuk, G. C., Cardoso, L., & Kent-Wilkinson, A. (2014). Toward the

establishment of a forensic nursing specialty in Brazil: An integrative literature review.

Journal of Forensic Nursing, 10(4), 189–198.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JFN.0000000000000048

Olver, M. E., Kent-Wilkinson, A., & Wormith, J. S. (2014). Forensic mental health programs

and services for offenders: A Saskatchewan perspective. Psynopsis, 36(1), 6–7.

Donnelly, G., Kent-Wilkinson, A., & Rush, A. (2013). Just another drunk: Binge drinking -The

need for competent nursing care. MEDSURG Nursing, 22(6), 355–358. Retrieved from

http://web.b.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=ac610753-9757-4462-bf14-

92cc4ddd867f%40sessionmgr198&vid=2&hid=108

Springer, R. A., Kent-Wilkinson, A., Ewashen, C., & Ali, R. (2013). Making time for reflexive

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dialogue in philosophical group discussion: Extending the debate on the militarization of

nursing. Advances in Nursing Science, 36(1), 18–25.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ANS.0b013e3182807780. Retrieved from

Donnelly, G., Kent-Wilkinson, A., & Rush, A. (2012). The alcohol dependent patient in hospital:

Challenges for nursing. MEDSURG Nursing: The Journal of Adult Health, 21(1), 9–15.

Kent-Wilkinson, A. (2011). Forensic nursing educational development: An integrated review of

the literature. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 18(3), 236–246.

Kent-Wilkinson, A. (2010). Psychiatric mental health forensic nursing: Responding to social

need. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 31, 425–431.

http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/01612840903506444

Kent-Wilkinson, A., Starr, L., Dumanski, S., Fleck, J., Lefebvre, A., & Child, A. (2010).

International Nursing student exchange: Rural and remote clinical experiences in

Australia. Journal of Agromedicine, 15(1), 58–65.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10599240903389672

Kent-Wilkinson, A. (2009). The unique knowledge of forensic nursing: Implications for

interprofessional education. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Science,

4(7). http://iji.cgpublisher.com/product/pub.88/prod.859

Kent-Wilkinson, A. (2009). Forensic nursing education in North America: Constructed

definitions of forensic nursing. Journal of Forensic Nursing, 5(4), 201–211.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-3938.2009.01055.x

Kent-Wilkinson, A. (2009). Forensic nursing education in North America: Social factors

influencing educational development. Journal of Forensic Nursing, 5(2), 76–88.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-3938.2009.01038.x

Kent-Wilkinson, A. (1999). Forensic family genogram: An assessment tool. Journal of

Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 37(9), 52–56.

Kent-Wilkinson, A. (1999). Spotlight on forensic nursing. International Journal of Trauma

Nursing, 5(3), 106–109.

Kent-Wilkinson, A. (1996). Spousal abuse/homicide: A current issue in health risk management.

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 34(10), 12–15.

Kent-Wilkinson, A. (1993). After the crime before the trial. The Canadian Nurse/L’infirmiere

canadienne, 89(11), 23–26.

Chapter Publications - Practice

Austin, W., & Kent-Wilkinson, A., & (2018). Legal and ethical aspects of practice. In W. Austin,

D. Kunyk, C. A. Peternelj-Taylor, & M. A. Boyd (Eds.), Psychiatric & mental health

nursing for Canadian practice (4th ed., Chapter 7, pp. 97-120). Philadelphia, PA:

Wolters Kluwer.

Kent-Wilkinson, A., & Austin, W. (2018). The context of mental health care: Cultural,

socioeconomic, and geographic. In W. Austin, D. Kunyk, C. A. Peternelj-Taylor, & M.

A. Boyd (Eds.), Psychiatric & mental health nursing for Canadian practice (4th ed.,

Chapter 3, pp. 26-45). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.

Kent-Wilkinson, A. (2015). The context of mental health care: Cultural, socioeconomic, and

legal. In W. Austin & M. A. Boyd (Eds.), Psychiatric & mental health nursing for

Canadian practice (3rd ed., Chapter 3, pp. 25–41). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.

Kent-Wilkinson, A. (2011). Forensic nursing education. In V. Lynch with J. Barber (Eds.

Forensic nursing science (2nd ed., Chapter 3, 20–31). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier, Mosby.

Kent-Wilkinson, A. (2010). Cultural contextual aspects of mental health care. In W. Austin & M.

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Boyd (Eds.), Psychiatric & mental health nursing for Canadian practice (2nd ed., Chapter

3, 29–44). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Kent-Wilkinson, A., & Boyd, M. A. (2008). Contextual aspects of mental health care. In W.

Austin & M. A. Boyd (Eds.), Psychiatric & mental health nursing for Canadian practice

(Chapter 3, pp. 27–38). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Kent-Wilkinson, A. (2006). Forensic nursing education: Developments, theoretical

conceptualizations and practical applications for curriculum. In R. M. Hammer, B.

Moynihan, & E. R. Pagliaro (Eds.), Forensic nursing: Concepts and challenges (pp. 781–

820). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett.

Kent-Wilkinson, A., Mckeown, M., Mercer, D., McCann, G., & Mason, T. (2000). Practitioner

training, future directions, and challenges for practice. In D. Mercer, T. Mason, M.

Mckeown, & G. McCann (Eds.), Forensic mental health care: A case study approach

(pp. 349–357). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.

Books & Thesis)

Kent-Wilkinson, A. (2008, August 19). Forensic nursing education in North America: An

exploratory study [doctorial dissertation]. Department of Educational Administration,

University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK. Available from

http://library2.usask.ca/theses/available/etd-08262008-171000/

Kent-Wilkinson, A. (1997). Forensic nursing handbook. Calgary, AB: Mount Royal College.

Assessment Tool

Kent-Wilkinson, A. (1999). Forensic family genogram: An assessment tool (Copyrite).

Technical Reports

2012- Current Summary: Nine technical reports on CFMHN Position Papers, Statements,

Competencies, Educational Guidelines, CFBSJS Research Reports and IRG Research and

Program Evaluation

CFMHN’s 2016 Position Paper

Kent-Wilkinson, A., Blaney, L., Groening, M., Santa Mina, E., Rodrigue, C., & Hust, C. (2016).

CFMHN’s 3rd position paper 2016: Mental health and addiction curriculum in

undergraduate nursing education in Canada. Prepared by members of the Canadian

Federation of Mental Health Nurses’ Education Committee. Toronto, ON: CFMHN.

Retrieved from http://www.cfmhn.ca/positionpapers

CFMHN’s 2016 Position Statement

Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses. (2016). CFMHN’s 3rd position statement 2016:

Mental health and addiction curriculum in undergraduate nursing education in Canada.

Prepared by members of the CFMHN Education Committee: A. Kent-Wilkinson, L.

Blaney, M. Groening, E. Santa Mina, C. Rodrigue, & C. Hust. Toronto, ON: Author.

Retrieved from http://www.cfmhn.ca/positionpapers

RNAO Educator Guide

Registered Nurses Association of Ontario. (2017). RNAO Nurse Educator: Mental health and

addiction resource -Integrating mental health and addiction into the undergraduate

nursing curriculum (202 pages) Toronto, ON: Author. Retrieved from

http://rnao.ca/sites/rnao-ca/files/Nurse_Educator_MHA_Resource.pdf

Comments: Author/Contributor for: 3 Sections or 63 pages of this 202 page RNAO

Educator resource

Section Six: Legislation, Ethics & Advocacy (pp. 98–115) 17 pages

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Section 6.1 Legislation and Professional Accountability (pp. 99–105);

Section 6.2 Ethical Practice (pp. 106–111); and

Section 6.3 Service to the Public (pp. 112–114);

Section Eight: References & Bibliography (pp. 125–164) 39 pages

Section 8.1 References (pp. 127–134)

Section 8.2 Bibliography (pp.134–164

Appendix G Advocacy Groups (p. 181) 1page

Section Nine (6 pages)

Section 9.2 Glossary of Terms (pp. 186-191)

Section 9.2 Acronyms (p. 192)

CASN/CFMHN 2015 Competencies

Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing & Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses.

(2015). Entry-to-practice mental health and addiction competencies for undergraduate

nursing education. Ottawa, ON: Author. Retrieved from http://www.casn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Mental-health-Competencies_EN_FINAL-3-

Oct-26-2015.pdf

Forensic Interdisciplinary Research: Saskatchewan Team (FIRST)

Kent-Wilkinson, A., & Sanders, S. L., Mela, M., Peternelj-Taylor, C., Adelugba, O, Luther, G.,

... Wormith, J. S. (2012, December). [Condensed Report]. Needs assessment of forensic

mental health services and programs for offenders in Saskatchewan. Conducted by

Forensic Interdisciplinary Research: Saskatchewan Team (FIRST) for the Centre for

Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies (CFBSJS), Saskatoon, SK: University

of Saskatchewan. (126 pages). Available from

http://www.usask.ca/cfbsjs/research/pdf/research_reports/3_Condensed_FINAL_REPO

T_Dec_3_2012.pdf

Kent-Wilkinson, A., & Sanders, S. L., Mela, M., Peternelj-Taylor, C., Adelugba, O, Luther, G.,

...Wormith, J. S. (2012, December). [Executive Summary]. Needs assessment of forensic

mental health services and programs for offenders in Saskatchewan. Conducted by

Forensic Interdisciplinary Research: Saskatchewan Team (FIRST) for the Centre for

Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies (CFBSJS), Saskatoon, SK: University

of Saskatchewan. (22 pages). Available from

http://www.usask.ca/cfbsjs/documents/2.%20EXECUTIVE%20SUMMARY_Nov%2029

,%202012.pdf

International Research Group (IRG)

Kent-Wilkinson, A., Luimes, J., Unger, T., Murray, L., & Ferguson, L. Dietrich Leurer, M., Ash,

K., & Thurmeier, R. (2014, June). Report on the Study Abroad Survey, September 2013.

Conducted by the International Research Group (IRG) for the College of Nursing,

University of Saskatchewan. Saskatoon, SK: Authors. [72 pages]

Research Grants

1996–Current. Summary: Over 25 Grants for research, educational development, and conference

funding.

Peternelj-Taylor, C. (Principal Investigator), Kent-Wilkinson, A. (Co-investigator). AWARDED.

Research Connections Grant. Conference funding for the 15th Biennial Custody &

Caring International Conference on the Nurse's Role in the Criminal Justice System.

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Saskatoon, SK. Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF). Total: $10,000.00

[2017-08-10 to 2017-11-30].

Kent-Wilkinson, A. (PI). City of Saskatoon Civic Hospitality Fund. $1000 awarded for

conference funding (for the cost of a meal to the maximum of $1000) for the 15th biennial

Custody & Caring International Conference to be held October 4–6, 2017, in Saskatoon,

SK. Application submitted February 2, 2017. Adjudicated by Conventions Saskatoon,

$1,000 funding from the City of Saskatoon [February 16, 2017 to November 6, 2017]

Mishak, B., (PI), Kent-Wilkinson, A., (CoI), & Pollock, C., (Co.I). (2017, February 8).

Literature review to develop nurse practitioner associated outcome metrics within

correctional settings in Canada. Faculty Research Development Grant, Centre for

Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies, University of Saskatchewan,

Saskatoon, SK (Awarded March 10, 2017 to April 30, 2018) Amount awarded $5,171.

Kent-Wilkinson, A. (PI), Dietrich Leurer, M. (C0-PI), Ferguson, L., (CoI), Luimes, J. (CoI), &

Murray, B. L. (CoI) & Squires, V. (CoI). (2015, February). Study abroad in under

graduate nursing education: Perceived impact on RN nursing practice. Western and

North-Western Region Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (WNRCASN) Beh 15-

357. Proposal submitted November 17, 2015. February 5, 2016 Grant Awarded $5,000.

Stenberg, A. (PI), & Kent-Wilkinson, A., (PI), & Hill, P. (CoI) (2014, May 17). Indigenous

health: An Australian and Canadian Alliance. Short-term Mobility Program (STMP)

2015 Grant. Flinders University of South Australia. Internal application submitted June 2,

2014. Awarded August 2014 $13,000 for six months. (Peer Reviewed, competition) Kent-Wilkinson, A., & Peternelj-Taylor, C. (2011). CIHR Meetings, Planning and Dissemination Grant:

Planning Grants for the 2011 Custody & Caring 12th Biennial International Conference on the

Nurse’s Role in the Criminal Justice System. Canadian Institute of Health Research, CIHR

Knowledge Translation Branch. Submitted February 15, 2011. Awarded $24,500 May 30, 2011.

Kent-Wilkinson A (Principal Investigator), Mela M (Co-principal Investigator), Wormith J (Co-

investigator), Olver M (Co-investigator), Peternelj-Taylor C (Co-investigator), Mitten R

(Co-investigator), Luther G (Co-investigator), Nicholaichuk T (Co-investigator), Woods

P (Co-investigator), Wason-Ellam L (Co-investigator), Adeugba O (Co-investigator),

Hnatuk L (Co-investigator), Grant J (Co-investigator), Sanders SL (Co-investigator),

McCabe J (Collaborator). Periodic environmental scanning and needs assessment of

forensic mental health services and programming in Saskatchewan, 2010. Forensic

Interdisciplinary Research: Saskatchewan Team (FIRST) [Study design & research

coordinator S. Lee Sanders BAHon, MA, PhD student]., FACULTY RESEARCH

GRANT Commissioned by the Forensic Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies

(FBSJS) Initiative. Saskatoon, SK: University of Saskatchewan.. Total: $30,000.00 for

2010-01-01 to 2011-12-30 Peternelj-Taylor, C., Kent-Wilkinson, A., & Johnson, R. (2005). Conference Grant for Custody and

Caring Conference, $20,000, Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRCC).

Specialty Consultation

Journal Review

PEER REVIEW

Journals Reviewed

ANP - Annals of Nursing and Practice. Editor: Stella Mark;

CJPH - Canadian Journal of Public Health. Senior Editor: Dr. Paul Villeneuve;

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CN – Canadian Nurse. Editor: Heather Broughton.

CNS - Clinical Nursing Studies. Editorial Assistant: Carol Garcia, Sciedu Pres;

CJB - Criminal Justice and Behavior, an International Journal. Editor: Curt Bartol;

CSHE - Studies in Higher Education Editor: Professor Vincent Meek;

EH - Ethnicity and Health. Editor: Dr. Hannah Bradby;

JFSM - Journal of Forensic Science and Medicine. Editor: Li Lun;

HPL - Healthcare Policy. Editor: Ania Bogacka;

iMedPub - Journal of Health Care Communication. Editor:

IJPH - International Journal of Public Health. Editor:

JAPNA -Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. Ass. Editor: Karen F. Stein

JBH - Journal of Behavioral Health. Editor:

JCN - Journal of Clinical Nursing, Editor: B Bakin

JETS - Journal of Education and Training Studies. Editorial Assistant.: Robert Smith;

JFN - Journal of Family Therapy. Editor: Dr. Janice J Bell

JFN - Journal of Forensic Nursing. Editor: Cindy Peternelj-Taylor;

JFSM - Journal of Forensic Science and Medicine. Editor: Li Lund;

JNC - Journal of Nursing and Care. Editor: Margareth Zanchettae;

JPMHN -Journal of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. Editor: Dr. Marie Crowe; Dawn

Freshwater; Cindy Peternelj-Taylor

NET - Nurse Education Today. Editor:

QHR - Qualitative Health Research. Editor: Jan Morris, Dori Fortune;

RRH - Rural and Remote Health (E Journal) Review Editor: Timothy Skinner;

Number of Articles reviewed each year from

2018-2019: 01 to date

2017-2018: 13

2016-2017: 43

2015-2016: 40

2014-2015: 33

2013-2014: 34

2012-2013: 17

2011-2012: 18

2010-2011: 15

2009-2010: 15

2008-2009: 14

2007-2008: 17

2006-2007: 13

2005-2006: 02

2004-2005: 02

2003-2004: 00

2002-2003: 02

2001-2002: 02

2000-2001: 01

1999-2000: 02

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1998-1999: 02

1997-1998: 01

1996-1997: 01

1995-1996: 02

1994-1995: 00

1993-1994: 01

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Abstract Review

Chapter and Textbook Review

Membership (Current) 2014–Current Centre for Behavioural Sciences and Justice Studies (CFBSJS)

2014-Current CFBSJS Executive Committee (2013-Current) Monthly Meetings

2011-2012 CFBSJS Steering Committee Member (2011-2012)

1986–Current Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses (CFMHN)

2013–Current CFMHN Board of Directors, SK Representative

2016–Current CFMHN Education Committee, Chair.

2014–Current CFMHN Finance Committee & CFMHN Website Committee (Member)

2014–2016 CFMHN Education Committee, (Active Member.

2015–Current Stigma Theta Tau International (STTI)

Member Xi Lambda Chapter, Winnipeg, MB, Canada. Member #1436784.

1992–Lifetime International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) (Lifetime Member Status)

1995-1999 IAFN Board of Directors International member

1996-2004 IAFN Corrections/Forensic Psych Committee (Chair)

Western & North Western Regional Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (WNRCASN)

2012- Current Member

Memberships (Past) Alberta Association of Registered Nurses (AARN) - Positions

1997–1999 AARN South Central District (SCD), Nominating Chair.

1994–1995 AARN Convention Planning Committee, Appointed Member.

1999, June AARN CNA Convention Delegate representing AARN (Elected) Voting.

1989–1992 AARN Nursing Committee, Member.

1989–1993 AARN Political Action Committee, South Central District, Appointed Member.

1993–1994 AARN Political Action Committee, South Central District, Appointed Chair.

1990–1993 AARN Provincial Registration Committee, Appointed Member.

1993–1994 AARN Provincial Registration Committee, Chair.

1989–1990.AARN South Central District, Ward V Representative, Appointed Position.

1989–1990.AARN United Nurses of Alberta (UNA). Liaison Committee, Chair.

1988–1992 Participated in “PhD in Nursing Campaign” with Dr. Ginette Rogers et al for 1st PhD

Program in Canada at University of Alberta 1988-1992 achieved

Alberta Mental Health Nurses Interest Group (AMHNIG)

1986–1996 Alberta Mental Health Nurses Interest Group (AMHNIG) provincial interest group

of CFMHN. Active member.

1987–1988 First CFMHN Standards of Practice. Worked with my role models/mentors Darlene

Harris and Marg Osborne Emergency Nurses Association of Ontario (ENAO)

1976–1979 ENAO Regional Representative, South Western Ontario, District Chairperson.

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Community Service

2016 Current. Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) Active Member

2017 Current. Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) Chair

Monthly meetings, webinars and site visits CAC is a network of volunteers across the

country that brings a public voice and community perspective to federal corrections.

The mandate of CAC is to observe correctional activities and operations, to liaise with staff,

offenders, the general public, and other organizations interested in public safety and to

provide advice to senior CSC leaders in the on correctional programs, policies and issues.

CAC and CSC are valued partners and work together to enhance public safety.

Brief Biography – Arlene Kent-Wilkinson, RN, CPMHN(c), BSN, MN, PhD Dr. Kent-Wilkinson, Associate Professor, College of Nursing, is a nurse educator who has launched and taught many forensic nursing courses and programs, and online graduate and undergraduate courses on Aboriginal health. She has been recognized nationally and internationally for her pioneering work in forensic nursing education and practice leadership. Currently, Arlene chairs the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses (CFMHN) Education committee, leading the authorship of many CFMHN documents and position papers. Arlene is also the Local Chair of the Correctional Services Canada (CSC) Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for the Regional Psychiatric Centre and Saskatoon Parole office. In addition, Arlene is a member of the Executive Committee (representing the College of Nursing) on the Centre for Forensic Behavioral Science and Justice Studies (CFBSJS), which is a multidisciplinary Level B Research Centre at the University of Saskatchewan. In 2012, as PI, Arlene conducted a province-wide needs assessment and environmental scan of: The needs of and services for mentally disordered offenders in the province of Saskatchewan. Arlene has over 30 years of direct clinical experience in mental health including areas of forensic psychiatric/mental health, corrections, acute care psych, addictions and emergency nursing. [190 words]

Biography – Arlene Kent-Wilkinson, RN, CPMHN(c), BSN, MN, PhD Since 2002, Dr. Kent-Wilkinson has been on faculty at the College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, in Saskatoon, SK. She is currently an Associate Professor who teaches in the areas of mental health and addiction, and Aboriginal health issues at the graduate level. Currently Arlene is the SK provincial representation on the board of the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses (CFMHN). Since 2016, Dr. Kent-Wilkinson has been Chair the CFMHN Education committee, leading the authorship of many CFMHN documents. Arlene is also the Local Chair of the Correctional Services Canada (CSC) Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for the Regional Psychiatric Centre and Saskatoon Parole office. In addition, Arlene is a member of the Executive Committee (representing the College of Nursing) on the Centre for Forensic Behavioral Science and Justice Studies (CFBSJS), which is a multidisciplinary Level B Research Centre at the University of Saskatchewan.

Dr. Kent-Wilkinson has initiated and led research teams for successful, productive outcomes that have resulted in numerous publications (over 30) and presentations (over 125). Arlene’s leadership in nursing practice draws from a strong clinical base of over 30 years of

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clinical nursing practice in forensic psychiatric nursing (18 years), correctional nursing (3 years), psych mental health nursing, addictions nursing (casual 8 years), and emergency nursing (8-9 years). Arlene’s teaching experience as a sessional instructor dates back to 1993 after completing her masters in nursing, and her online course development experience dates back to 1996 when she first began online forensic course development, content writing, and online teaching.

Arlene is the recipient of many provincial, national and international awards for her work in education leadership and practice. A few of which were: in 1997 the Pioneer Award from the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) the highest honor granted by IAFN for Arlene’s development of the first forensic educational course in 1995 (classroom) and in 1997 (online); and in 2002 the Provincial Award of Excellence in Education, from the Alberta Association of Registered Nurses (AARN). More recently, Arlene was the 2017 recipient of the SRNA Jean Browne Award for Excellence in Nursing Practice Leadership, from the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association, and the 2017 Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) 150 nurses for Canada 150, nominated by SRNA. [368 words]