UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems

Scoil an Altranais, an Cnáimhseachais agus na gCóras Sláinte UCD

Ms Rita Smith RGN RM RNT MEd FFN

Contact Details

Title	Lecturer
Address	School of Nursing,Midwifery & Health Sys Health Sciences Centre Belfield Dublin 4
Telephone:	Ext. 6421
Email:	ei.dcu@htims.atir

Biography:

Research Interests

Doctoral Research: I am a graduate research student (PhD) in the UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems.

The topic for this research study is ‘Women's experience of acute coronary syndromes'. The proposed study aims to explore the recovery experience of women following an acute coronary syndrome. There is a need to address the deficits in research regarding women's recovery in coronary heart disease. The impact of the illness, the process of coping and adjustment to the necessary behaviour modification and lifestyle changes requires investigation.

This research will focus on women with an acute coronary syndrome. The bulk of my nursing experience is in the area of cardiovascular care delivery. I believe my nursing experience will contribute greatly to the completion of this research.

I have gained ethical approval and I am currently in the data collectuon phase of the study.

Peer Reviewed Journals

Casey D., Burke E., Houghton C., Mee L., Smith R., Van Der Putten D., Nradley H., & Folan M.; (2011) 'Use of peer assessment as a student engagement strategy in nurse education'. Nursing and Health Sciences, .

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Furlong, E; Smith, R; ; (2005) 'Advanced nursing practice: Policy, education and role development'. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 14 (9):1059-1066. [Details]

Conference Publications

Smith R; (2008) Women's Experiences of Acute Coronoary Syndrome - A Case Study Thinking Qualitatively 2008 Alberta, Canada, [Details]

Associations

Association: Sigma Theta Tau International Honour Society of Nursing (Roi Chi Chapter) , Function/Role: Member

Association: Irish Nurses Cardiovascular Association INCA, Function/Role: Committee Member

Conference Contributions

Smith R. & Furlong E. ; (2004) Curriculum Innovation - Advanced Nursing Practice. [Poster Presentation], Trinity College Nursing & Midwifery Research Conference, Dublin , 01-JAN-04.

Smith, R.; (2000) The experience of a group of students undertaking an access programme to a nursing degree. (Masters Thesis). [Oral Presentation], Trinity College, Nursing & Midwifery Research Conference, * , 01-JAN-00.

Committees

Committee : Post Graduate Modularisation Group

Committee : Advanced Nursing Practice Curriculum Development Group

Committee : Director of Nursing Partner Hospital Liaison Group

Committee : Health Promotion Committee St Vincent¿s University Hospital

Other Activities

Key player in the maintenance of critical service partnerships with partner hospitals
Clinical assessment duties on the MSc (Advanced Nursing Practice) programmes allow for role modelling and provide visibility in the clinical area.

External Examiner 2003-2007 University of Dublin Trinity College Specialist Postgraduate Nursing Programmes School of Nursing & Midwifery Studies

Journal Referee - Journal of Clinical Nursing, August 2005 - present

Teaching Interests

Teaching / Curriculum Development
Significant experience in curriculum development.
Ongoing student evaluation of my teaching demonstrates the achievement of my teaching goals.
Formative and summative assessment strategies are used as key elements in the effective management of learning and effective modes of assessment.
Significant teaching load in relation to the lecturer teaching allocation in the school.
Facilitate teaching across a number of programmes.
Innovative clinical skills laboratory teaching of advanced physical/health assessment skills.
Strive to develop innovative teaching approaches and to deliver evidence based teaching.

Academic Co-ordinator Master Degree in Nursing (Advanced Nursing Practice)
Academic Co-ordinator Graduate Certificate (Advanced Practice Nursing)

Academic Co-ordinator Professional Certificate (Advanced Health Assessment)

Module Leader MSc. Nursing Advanced Health Assessment
Master Degree level innovative teaching of the theoretical and clinical component of Advanced Physical Assessment Skills And Advanced Practice Case Management. UCD, School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems has received excellent recognition and has gained a significant international profile for the delivery of this programme.