Shared on behalf of Andrea Raynak, Director, Nursing Practice

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I am pleased to announce that Alisha Tokar has accepted the position of Clinical Nurse Specialist, Oncology.

Alisha graduated from Lakehead University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She has spent the majority of her career within the Cardiology & Stroke Department beginning with the 2C in-patient unit, to providing post percutaneous coronary intervention care, and additionally, transitioning to the Regional Stroke Unit. Alisha also has experience working as a CNS, as she has been fulfilling the temporary Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network role. Lastly, she also is affiliated with Lakehead University, serving as a Clinical Instructor for all year levels.

Alisha is enrolled in a Masters of Science in Nursing through Aspen University with a focus in Nursing Education.

Alisha believes in, and values, interprofesional collaboration, team work and compassionate care for patients, and furthermore, within collegial relations- this attributes will support her immensely in the CNS role and associated competencies.

Outside of work, she enjoys travelling with her family.

Please join me in welcoming Alisha to the role.