JoAnne has been an LPN for over 32 years, has provided foot care since 2008, and has worked in a variety of roles (long-term care, physician offices and wellness clinics). She began her career with the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses (ANBLPN) as the Practice Consultant and have been in the role as the Executive Director/Registrar with ANBLPN since 2011.

JoAnne has worked on CAFCN’s Education Committee and with the Competencies Development Group.

“Moving forward I would like to see Canada adopt a standardized foot care education curriculum and see this become approved. I feel there is a need to ensure that best practices are developed and that competencies are being followed.”