1989 …2024

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Research Interests

NursingSafetyRisk ReductionPerioperative NursingInternational EducationReflective practiceOphthalmologyBullying

Teaching Interests

Teaching Interests Perioperative/Surgical Care, Safety, Reflection, Education, Intercultural education, Older Person, Qualitative Research, Grounded Theory, Qualitative Descriptive. Phenomenology, Case Study

Biography

         Brid qualified as a general nurse in England (Old Church Hospital, Essex) and  specialised in ophthalmology nursing  (Moorfields Eye Hospital, London),  perioperative nursing  (Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin) and nursing management (College of Surgeons, Dublin) during her clinical career. She held various staff nurse and management positions, predominantly within the perioperative setting.   A graduate of Trinity College Dublin (BNS), Ulster University, Jordanstown, Belfast (HDiploma Education and MSc) and University College Cork (PhD).  In 2000 Brid took up a post as a Lecturer in University of Limerick where she lectures and supervises research at undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD levels. Her current research interests include perioperative care, safety, bullying, international education and intercultural learning, transcultural care, student learning and reflective practice. Her specialist expertise is within classic grounded theory and other qualitative methodologies.  She is interested in working with nurses and other professionals in undertaking furthering research for publication.                                      

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, PhD, University College Cork

Award Date: 1 Jan 2014

Masters, Master of Science, University of Ulster

Award Date: 1 Jan 2002

Higher Diploma, H.Dip.in Ed., University of Ulster

Award Date: 1 Jan 2001

Bachelor, B.Nursing Studies, Trinity College Dublin

Award Date: 1 Jan 2000

External positions

Lecturer., University of Limerick

18 Dec 2000 → …

Temporary Nurse Tutor, Mid Western Regional Hospital, Dooradoyle, Limerick

13 Nov 2000 → …

CNM2, Limerick Regional Hospital, Dooradoyle, Limerick

1 Nov 1993 → …

Staff nurse, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Eccle Street, Dub

1 May 1986 → …

Staff nurse, Moorfields Eye Hospital. City Road, London

1 Mar 1985 → …

Staff nurse, Rush Green Hospital, Romford, Essex

1 Aug 1984 → …

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