Biography and expertise

Biography

Andrew is a registered nurse with over 30 years of experience, primarily in intensive care. He has worked as a Lecturer in Nursing for 15 years, including roles as Course Coordinator for the Bachelor of Nursing and currently the Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry).

Andrew's work contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals

Source: Scopus

Research

Andrew’s research focuses on health workforce development, communities of practice, and participatory methodologies. His interests include educator identity, peer and simulation learning, remote holographic learning, clinical reasoning, AI‑assisted learning, interprofessional education, and workforce development. His PhD was shortlisted for an Excellence in Engagement Award.

Teaching

Andrew is committed to excellence in teaching, with a student‑centred and innovative approach. His teaching incorporates simulation, AI‑assisted learning, and interprofessional education. In 2017, he led a team awarded a Vice‑Chancellor’s Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning.

Supervision

Andrew has supervised a master's student to completion and is available for HDR supervision.

Community engagement

Andrew actively contributes to a national nursing community of practice, participating in projects focused on quality improvement, innovation, and scholarship. His work reflects a collaborative approach, emphasising engagement, impact, and knowledge sharing across the profession. Andrew has collaborated on several workforce projects with NSW Health.

Other

Andrew is a member of the FoH Interprofessional Learning Steering Committee and contributed to the SCU Interprofessional Education Curriculum Framework, specifically in Reasoning and Decision Making. He has led targeted interventions that have improved student retention and academic outcomes, demonstrating a strong commitment to inclusive supervision and learner support.

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Honours

Vice Chancellor’s citation for outstanding contribution to student learning Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University (Lismore), 2008
Excellence in Engagement Awards - Shortlisted for Engaged Research category
Southern Cross University (Lismore), 2016
Vice-Chancellor’s Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning for the COMPASS program – fostering peer assisted learning communities in clinical laboratories which enhance student confidence, clinical skill acquisition, leadership skills and professional socialisation.
Southern Cross University (Australia, Lismore) - SCU, 2017

Organisational affiliations

Nursing, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University

Lecturer, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University

Past affiliations

Course Coordinator, School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University

Education

University of Sydney
DipAppSc
Writing
AssocDegArts, Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University
GradDipAP
University of Technology Sydney
GradDipIntensivecareNursing
Southern Cross University
MSc
PhD
Southern Cross University