A passionate academic whose focus is on the learning experience for all students regardless of where they are situated around the world. Over 20 years of teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate units. Currently working as the Director of International and Course Coordinator for the Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) and Bachelor of Science – Nursing Studies program in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Edith Cowan University. Carol has been recognised locally and nationally for her excellence in teaching winning numerous teaching awards. Her research interests are in meaningful employment opportunities for undergraduate students as assistants to the registered nursing and midwifery workforce.
Background
- 2023 - Current: Director of International
- 2022 - Current: Senior Lecturer School of Nursing and Midwifery
- 2022 - Current: Course Coordinator J46 Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) & Y61 Bachelor of Science (Nursing Studies)
- 2008 - 2022: Lecturer - School of Nursing and Midwifery
- 2012 - 2015: Course Coordinator UniPrep and Lecturer Science UPU0005
- 2004 - 2007: Sessional Tutor - Edith Cowan University, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Postgraduate Medicine
- 2004 - 2008: Lecturer - West Coast TAFE
- 2002 - 2004: Clinical Supervisor - Edith Cowan University, School of Nursing Midwifery and Postgraduate Medicine
- 2002 - Current: Clinical Nurse - ATA Health Management – Community Care
- 1996 - 2002: Registered nurse - Health Department Western Australia
Professional Associations
Awards and Recognition
- 2020: WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards (WANMEA) - Excellence in Education
- 2018: Australian Awards for University Teaching - Programs that Enhance Learning.
- 2017: Vice-Chancellor's Award - Providing an opportunity for Registered Nursing students to achieve an additional nationally recognised qualification during their RN studies and gain meaningful employment while studying.
- 2016: SNM Excellence Awards – Ready Set Go for Nursing and Midwifery
- 2015: Vice-Chancellor’s Award - Programs that Enhance Learning (Team Award).
Research Areas and Interests
Her research interests are in meaningful employment opportunities for undergraduate students as assistants to the registered nursing and midwifery workforce.
- First Year Experience
- Meaningful Employment Opportunities for Undergraduate students
- The role of unregulated health care workers in the acute care setting.