dr. alison thompson

np program coordinator
assistant professor
athomps4@lakeheadu.ca
+1 (807) 343-8115
sn1023
office hours by appointment
academic qualifications: 

• phd, faculty of nursing, university of alberta                                                 2021

• master of nursing, university of alberta                                                           2007

nurse practitioner stream: primary care specialty

• bachelor of nursing with distinction, university of calgary                           2000

date joined lakehead: 
september 2017
previous teaching/work: 

i have more than 20 years of clinical experience, primarily working with children and families in primary care settings.  i continue to work as a nurse practitioner because i love clinical practice and it helps ensure my teaching and research activities are relevant and current.

research interests: 

my research interests focus on children’s health, patient engagement (pe/por) in research, and knowledge translation for parents, children, and families.  my work reflects an intention to collaborate with parents and caregivers in health research to generate better clinical outcomes for children.  i believe knowledge translation for patients and caregivers can promote empowerment and allow for informed decision-making, which can ultimately improve care. 

 

i grew up in alberta and moved to thunder bay with my family in 2010.  i love the amazing opportunities we have in northwestern ontario to be active outdoors.  i enjoy running, skiing, swimming, biking, and reading a good book in a hammock.