University of Windsor
Faculty of Nursing
Windsor, ON N9B 3P4
Phone: 519-253-3000, ext. 2274
Fax: 519-973-7084
E-mail: karenw@uwindsor.ca
Level IV Co-ordinator undergraduate program
Academic Qualifications
PhD (Nursing), University of Toronto
Master of Science in Nursing, University of Toronto 1989
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Toronto, 1975
Teaching Area
- Adult Health Nursing
Research Area
- Cardiovascular nursing
- Improving Self-awareness of symptoms of diabetes in adolescents and young adults
Biography
Originally from Toronto, I moved to the Windsor area in 1995 and would not live anywhere else. I live on Lake St. Clair and get to see sunsets and nature every day. Professionally, I have been challenged and supported by the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Windsor and consider myself very lucky to be part of an exceptional program.
Current Research
- Cardiovascular secondary prevention for vulnerable populations: An interdisciplinary approach to improving access to services and outcomes. (2006). CIHR Grant ($760,000). Co-investigator
- An individualized telephone educational intervention for patients following coronary artery bypass graft surgery during the first three weeks after discharge. (2006). Doctoral research in progress.
Selected Publications
Fox-Wasylyshyn, S.M., El-Masri, M.M., & Williamson, K.M. (2005). Family perceptions of nurses’ roles toward family members of critically ill patients: A descriptive study. Heart and Lung, 35(5), 335-344.
El-Masri, M.M., Williamson, K.M., & Fox-Wasylyshyn, S.M. (2004). Severe acute respiratory syndrome: Another challenge for critical care nurses. AACN Clinical Issues: Advanced Practice in Acute and Critical Care, 15(1), 150-159.
Hernandez, C.A. & Williamson, K.M. (2004). Impact of an educational session on self-awareness in adolescents and young adults with type I diabetes. Pediatric Nursing, 30(6), 459-464 (502).
Williamson, K.M. (2001). Coping with symptoms of acute heart attack: Theoretical perspectives concerning patients’ reasons for delay seeking emergency care and the role of the health care counsellor. Guidance and Counselling, 16(4), 122-126.
Courses Taught
- Adult Health Nursing: acute care, chronic care, critical care
- Nursing Care of Clients with Complex Health Problems
- Hospital Clinical Nursing Experience
Other
-
Equity Assessor