Dr. Michelle Freeman, PhD, RN, CPPS

Assistant Professor
University of Windsor
Faculty of Nursing
Windsor, ON N9B 3P4
Phone: 519-253-3000, ext. 4812
Fax: 519-973-7084
E-mail: mfreeman@uwindsor.ca

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing 1976; University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario                 
• Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences 1976; University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario
• Master of Science in Nursing 1991; Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan                                         
• Graduate Certificate in Gerontology 1994; Institute of Gerontology, Wayne State University; Detroit, Michigan
• Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing) 2012, McMaster University; Hamilton, Ontario
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) 2012

Biography

Diverse experience in health care settings in Canada and the United States; an advanced practice nurse with a clinical specialty in geriatrics; worked as bedside nurse, clinical educator, clinical nurse specialist, an educational specialist (ambulatory care), geriatric consultant (acute and long term care), nurse practitioner (acute care), project manager (case management) and corporate director and consultant (patient safety and quality); developed and directed programs in the community (Alzheimer’s Society and Quick Response Program).

Currently teaches Nursing Leadership to undergraduates and graduates; co-investigator in the Nursing Health Services Research Unit (NHSRU), McMaster University site; Chairperson for Medication Safety Committee and Medication and Patient Safety Advisory Committee; Faculty advisor for IHI Open School for Health Professionals, Windsor Chapter.

Current research is focused on health human resources, specifically nurse migration/ Canadian nurses in border cities and males in nursing.

Married (Stephen) with three children (Wesley, Rachel and Bridget).

Research Interests

• Health human resources and health services
• Patient safety (nursing’s role; team work; medication safety; human factors and medical equipment design)
• Quality improvement
• Nursing Leadership

Selected Publications

Freeman, M., Baumann, A., Akhtar-Danesh, N., Blythe, J., Fisher, A. (2012). Employment Goals, Expectations, and Migration Intentions of Nursing Graduates in a Canadian Border City: a mixed methods study. Journal of International Nursing Studies. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2012.07.015 

Freeman, Michelle A., "Nurse Migration Intentions in a Canadian Border City" (2012). Open Access Dissertations and Theses. Paper 6900. http://digitalcommons.mcmaster.ca/opendissertations/6900

Freeman, M., Baumann, A., Akhtar-Danesh, N., Blythe, J., Fisher, A. (2012). Employment Goals, Expectations, and Migration Intentions of Nursing Graduates in a Canadian Border City: a mixed methods study. Journal of International Nursing Studies, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2012.07.015

Freeman, M., Baumann, A., Blythe, J., Fisher, A., Akhtar-Danesh, N. (2011). Migration: a concept analysis from a nursing perspective. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 68(5), 1176-1186. doi: 10.1111/j1365-2648.2011.05858.x

Freeman, M., Baumann, A, Blythe, J., Fisher, A., & Akhtar-Danesh, N. (2012). Case Study Methodology in Nurse Migration Research: An Integrative Review. Applied Nursing Research, 25, 222-228.

Singh, A., & Freeman, M. (2011). The important role for nurses in supporting the Asian Hindu patient and family at end-of-life: Providing culturally sensitive end-of-life care. Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal,21(1), 46-47.
Kovosi, S. & Freeman, M (2011). Administering medication for Parkinson’s disease on time. Nursing 2011, 41(3), 66.
Cameron, S., Armstrong-Stassen, M., Rajacich, D., & Freeman, M. (2010). Working in Canada or the United States: Perceptions of Canadian nurses living in a border community. Nursing Leadership, 23(3), 30-45.

Beaulieu, L. & Freeman, M (2009). Nursing shortcuts can short cut safety. Nursing 2009, 39(12), 16-17.doi: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000365016.08493.41

Baugh, R. & Freeman, M. (March/April 2003). Ingredients of a successful case management program. The Physician Executive, 30-33.

Freeman, M. & Zack, B. (1996). Triaging seniors in health crisis in the Emergency Department: A three year summary. Perspectives,20(3), 8-11.    

Freeman, Michelle (1994, September/October). Quick response programs: Effective management of a population in crisis. Leadership in Health Services, 3(5), 36-39.

Videos

• “Through the Patient’s Eyes” (2006) Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan.

E-Learning Modules

• Patient Safety 101 (2007) Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI

Courses Taught

• 63-235: Health Issues in Gerontology
• 63:333: Teaching, Learning and Information Technology
• 63-472: Clinical Experience- Course Facilitator
• 63-433/473: Leadership and Management
• 63-477: Directed Study
• 63-596: Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Leadership
• 63-597: Innovation in Nursing Leadership
• 63-580: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement for the Advanced Practice Nurse
• 63-580: Readings in Gerontological Nursing

Professional Associations

• RN: College of Nurses of Ontario; Michigan Board of Nursing
• Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
• Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Honor Society of Nursing, Tau Upsilon Chapter
• American Society of Professionals in Patient Safety (ASPPS)