I started my nurse career as a student nurse in 1990, completing my RGN and registering in November 1993. After working for a year on an acute GI ward I then worked at Alder Hey from 1994 until 2000. During this period I was able to do my Dip HE and complete the Modified Children's Branch, registering as a RN Child in 1998. I helped to care for children attending with a range of conditions on a General Medical ward, as well as children with Cystic Fibrosis and Diabetes (Type 1). I also spent some time within the Burns unit and on the Intensive Care department. From 2000 until 2006 I worked within a Hospital at Home team, before being fortunate enough to be seconded to an Advanced Practice MSc. Following this I worked within a Paediatric Assessment Unit/A&E before embarking on my academic career.

My areas of interest are of course Paediatrics, emergency care, skills development, advanced practice and also the philosophy of the Social sciences and research

Degrees

2021, University of Chester, United Kingdom, MSc Professional Studies
2012, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, PGCE
2007, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, MSc Paediatric Advanced Practice (Ambulatory Care)

Academic appointments

Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health, School of Nursing & Allied Health, Liverpool John Moores University, 2018 - present
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health and Social Care, School of Nursing, University of Chester, 2017 - 2017
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health, School of Nursing & Allied Health,, Liverpool John Moores University, 2009 - 2017

Postgraduate training

V300 Independent Prescriber, United Kingdom, Liverpool John Moores University, ? - 2007