Fields of Research

Nursing
Acute care
Medicine, nursing and health curriculum and pedagogy
Nursing workforce
Clinical midwifery
Psychosocial aspects of childbirth and perinatal mental health

Research Objectives

Nursing
Neonatal and child health
Health education and promotion
Higher education
Women's and maternal health
Specific population health (excl. Indigenous health)

Career Best Publications

Research Publications

Book review. Maternal-child nursing care: Optimising outcomes for mothers, children and families; Neonatal, Paediatric and Child Health Nursing
Capability in nursing; Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal
Capability in the Postgraduate Certificate neonatal intensive care nurse; The Journal of Neonatal Nursing
Capability: How is it recognised in student nurses undertaking postgraduate studies in neonatal intensive care?; Journal of Neonatal Nursing
Care of the neonate with a cardiovascular disorder; Neonatal Nursing in Australia and New Zealand: Principles for Practice
Clinical competence of neonatal intensive care nursing students: How do we evaluate the application of knowledge in students of postgraduate certificate in neonatal intensive care nursing?; The Journal of Neonatal Nursing
Contemporary nursing education; The Road to Nursing
Contemporary nursing education; The Road to Nursing
COVID-19 in babies: knowledge for neonatal care; Journal of Neonatal Nursing
Developing nursing knowledge on COVID-19 in children and adolescents: An integrative review; Pediatric Nursing
Evaluation of the novice registered nurse in developing capability in the clinical setting of oncology; Australian Journal of Cancer Nursing
Examining workplace-based education strategies for the 21st century neonatal nurse: Literature review; Journal of Neonatal Nursing
Exploring valid and reliable methods of assessing clinical competence of nurses undertaking neonatal postgraduate studies; Australian College of Neonatal Nurses Inc. 8th Annual Conference and Symposium
Exploring valid and reliable methods of assessing clinical competence of nurses undertaking neonatal postgraduate studies; Beginning of Life: Ethical Dilemmas in Neonatal Care
From Competence to Capability; Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal
Graduate nurses' capability upon entering the workforce: An integrative review; Nurse Education Today
Instilling warmth into learning partnerships as a means of bridging geographical distance; Teaching Matters 2009
Investigation of the relationship between low birthweight formula and the incidence of nappy rash: A postal survey; The Journal of Neonatal Nursing
Online Learning: anywhere anytime education for specialist nursing; Neonatal, Paediatric and Child Health Nursing
Part 1: COVID-19 and knowledge for midwifery practice—impact and care of pregnant women; British Journal of Midwifery
Part 2: COVID-19 and knowledge for midwifery practice—impact and care of the baby; British Journal of Midwifery
Practice Standards for Australian Cardiovascular Nurses
Praxis to practice: academic integrity equals professional integrity; Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal
Sharing Practices: Using nominal group technique to share ideas and develop consensus; Australian College of Neonatal Nurses, 9th Annual Conference
Sharing practices: Using Nominal Group Technique to share ideas and develop consensus; Teaching Matters 2013 - Open UTAS to the World
Sharing Practices: Using Nominal Group Technique to Share ideas and develop consensus; Opening UTAS to the World
Survey: is workplace-based learning meeting the needs of the 21st century neonatal nurse in Australia?; The Journal of Neonatal Nursing
The implications of face masks for babies and families during the COVID-19 pandemic: a discussion paper; The Journal of Neonatal Nursing
Transitional care: lets think again; Journal of Neonatal Nursing
Using eDelphi to identify capability requisites for postgraduate certificate in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing; Journal of Neonatal Nursing
Using Nominal Group Technique (NGT) to reach consensus on graduate attributes for nurses undertaking postgraduate certification in neonatal intensive care in Australia; Journal of Neonatal Nursing
Workplace-based education for specialist neonatal nursing in Australia: Time for a rethink perhaps; Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal

Research Projects

Research Candidate Supervision