Amelia Potter-Dickey, RN, BN, is a doctoral student in the Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. With her background in obstetrics, family health, and pediatric nursing, Amelia’s doctoral research is focused on understanding the impact that children’s genotype contributes to attachment pattern development. She is interested in understanding what predicts and influences attachment patterns to advance our ability to target programs and nursing interventions to specific populations based on children’s genotype and caregiving environments. Her research will provide a foundation for establishing the most effective nursing interventions that support developing a secure attachment pattern that is ultimately associated with lifespan health.
Amelia is a 2021 recipient of a conference grant from the International Family Nursing Foundation to support her attendance at the virtual 15th International Family Nursing Conference (IFNC15).
For more information, contact IFNA member Amelia Potter-Dickey.