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I have been nominated and shortlisted on four occasions for an excellence in teaching award in the University of Limerick. I have an average teacher effectiveness score of 4.9/5. I have consistently scored well above average on all teaching and learning evaluations.
Academic Qualifications
PhD, MA (Ed), BSc (Nursing),Diploma in Professional Studies, Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Professional Qualifications Registered Nurse in Intellectual Disability (RNID), St Vincent s Centre, Lisnagry
Registered General Nurse (RGN), Connolly Memorial Hospital, Dublin Qualified Instructor in Manual Handling and Client Lifting Techniques Profile
Currently, I am a Professor in the Department of Nursing and; Midwifery with a focus on the psychological care of adults with Stevens Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.andnbsp; In January 2012, I was appointed as Head of the Department of Nursing and Midwifery. My tenure was completed in June 2017. Within my nursing career, I have been involved in both clinical nursing practice and nursing management. My teaching career commenced in 1992, where I taught in the School Of Nursing in St Vincents, Lisnagry. In 2000, I became a faculty member of the Department of Nursing and Midwifery in the University of Limerick. I have been a Course Director for the Higher Diploma in Midwifery, the BNS and the BSc (Intellectual Disability) programmes from 2000 until 2006. Awards
Nominated four times for an excellence in teaching award, in the University of Limerick.
Awarded the Dr Ledwith Gold medal for the highest academic achievements in nursing registration exams.
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):
PhD, Self-Esteem and Coping Strategies of Third Level Students, Mary Immaculate College
Award Date: 1 Jan 2011
Masters, M.A. Education
Award Date: 1 Jan 1999
Bachelor, BSc (Nursing), University College Cork
Award Date: 1 Jan 1996
Diploma, Diploma in Professional Studies, University College Cork
Award Date: 1 Jan 1995
Certificate, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, University College Cork
Award Date: 1 Jan 1993
Professor, University of Limerick
15 May 2023 → …
Senior Lecturer, University of Limerick
1 Jun 2017 → …
Head of Department, University of Limerick
1 Jan 2012 → …
Lecturer/ Course Director, University of Limerick
1 Dec 2000 → …
Nurse Tutor, Daughters of Charity
1 Nov 1992 → …
Clinical Nurse Manager, Daughters of Charity
1 Aug 1991 → …
Staff Nurse, Eastern Health Board
14 Nov 1990 → …
Student Nurse (General), Eastern Health Board
1 May 1989 → …
Staff Nurse, Daughters of Charity
14 Nov 1984 → …
Student Nurse (Intellectual Disability), Daughters of Charity
1 Jan 1981 → …
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review