My main research interest is Heart Failure (HF), in particular patients with advanced HF symptoms and those with an implanted device (i.e. ICD). Currently I lead on two European projects, the project named PASSION-HF aims to develop an e-health device to support patients self-manage medications and lifestyle choices. I also contribute expertise in two regionally funded projects. I have published in high impact journals and lead author of the recently published position statement by the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the European Society of Cardiology on ‘integrating a palliative approach into HF management’. 

My teaching experience spans both undergraduate and postgraduate modules. I have been tutorial lead for a number of years for year 3 students, most recently the Evidence Based Nursing module in December 2020. In the forthcoming year ( 2021-2022) I will be module coordinator for the Applied Pharmacology for Nursing Practice.   

Over the past year I had the opportunity to coordinate and teach the Applied Research & Statistics in Healthcare module of the new Masters in Nursing programme at MBRU. Due to the pandemic innovative 'blended' teaching methods were required, which were positively reviewed by the students. I have also contributed clinical heart failure knowledge and expertise to the Specialist and shost courses in Cardiology within SONM.  

In October 2020, I was appointed as Programme coordinator for the Nurse & Midwifery Prescribing programme & Module coordinator for Prescribing in Practice (2020-2021). With a revised NMC curriculum and standards, this intensive course provides nurses the knowledge and skills to make a significant impact on patient care. 

Finally I am an  External Examiner for 'Specialist Nursing' Trinity College, Dublin (2020)   

Career History

Job Title: Lecturer (Teaching & Research) 

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Date of Appointment: 1^st September 2018

Adjunct Assistant Professor: School of Nursing & Midwifery MBRU ( 1st June 2020- 31st May 2022)

Academic Qualifications

Qualifications                                      Institution                      Year

BSc. (Hons) degree in Nursing                University of Ulster          1991

Independent & Supplementary Prescriber    QUB                            2005

MSc. in Nursing                                         QUB                            2006

PhD in Nursing                                       Ulster University             2015 

Professional Membership/Affiliations

Nursing and Midwifery Council, Pin: 86J0136N

Registered Nurse, Adult 15th September 1990

Nurse independent/Supplementary Prescriber 14th October 2015