Biography and expertise

Biography

Working at a regional university has helped develop an awareness of the value of strategic and programmatic research involving collaboration with, and benefits for, the local community. As an early career researcher, I have pursued professional development opportunities including attending faculty-based research sessions, HDR training workshops, two ASCPRI courses (applied computer-assisted qualitative data analysis and applied statistical procedures), SCU, national and international conferences. Through my PhD research I have learnt that a political axiology can facilitate impact and real change desired through research. Key contexts of research experience include nursing education, teaching and learning scholarship (simulation learning) and workforce.

My work contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals

Source: Scopus

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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