UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems

I am a lecturer and  I co-ordinate the Master Degree programme in Advanced Nursing Practice since it began in 2001.  This role incorporates teaching, clinical and classroom assessments, curriculum development, administration and liaison with clinical colleagues.  I was centrally involved in organising and teaching the first Professional Certicate in Advanced Health Assessment which started in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems in September 2008.  I am also the programme leader for the Professional Certificate in Clinical Judgement and Pain Management which commences in January 2009.  I was the programme leader for the Cancer Nursing programme from 1998 to 2006 and I am involved in teaching on this post graduate diploma programme.  I am  a member of the following: National Executive Committee of the Irish Association for Nurses in Oncology, European Oncology Nursing Society Accreditation Committee, Irish Cancer Society Medical Committee, National Cancer Institute/All Ireland Nurses Working Group and Honorary Member of the Irish Breast Care Nurses Association.
 

Clinical Nurse Specialist
Paediatric Oncology Liaison Nurse February 1994 - June 1998
Our Lady's Childrens Hospital, Crumlin
This peripatetic position incorporated the care of children with cancer in the hospital setting and in the community. Children are cared for at all stages of the disease trajectory, empowering the parents and family to care for the child at home when appropriate. I worked as part of the hospital multi-disciplinary team and the primary care team.

Oncology Nursing Development Officer January 1993 - February 1994
Irish Cancer Society / University College Dublin
This was a research position which explored the cancer content of the curricula at pre-registration level and assessing the learning needs of nurse tutors in the School of Nursing in Ireland.

Clinical Nurse Teacher January 1984 - August 1991
Our Lady's Childrens Hospital, Crumlin
I was involved in teaching student nurses in the classroom and in the clinical setting.

Staff Nurse August 1981 - December 1983
Our Lady's Childrens Hospital, Crumlin