This free NP Circle webinar with Roberta Heale, NP took place on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
When and where
Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET
Location: Live online
Learning objectives
Examine the physiology of the menopause transition and its impact on sleep.
Outline outcomes of sleep disturbance on functioning.
Offer evidence based strategies for better quality of sleep.
About the speaker
Roberta Heale has been an NP for over 25 years, amassing extensive experience in healthcare, education, and advocacy. She holds both a DNP and a PhD, and her academic and research pursuits have centred on NP practice, education, and policy. Since 2001, she has been actively involved in NP education and has contributed to NP organizations at local, provincial, national, and international levels. A long-standing member of the NPAO since 1999, Roberta also served as the inaugural President of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada. Additionally, she co-founded Canada’s first Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic in Sudbury, Ontario, marking a transformative step in Canadian healthcare delivery. She offers health and education resources and support through the Nurse Practitioner Global Initiatives. With over two decades of experience in comprehensive primary care, Roberta now focuses on supporting women in mid-life and beyond. As a certified Menopause Society Practitioner, she emphasizes evidence-based, holistic, patient-centred care. In 2022, she founded the Virtual Menopause Clinic, offering patient care, courses, blogs, webinars, and videos to empower both patients and healthcare professionals.