Studying Nursing Practice (Mental Health)

Introducing your course leader - Donna Doherty

I’m Donna, the course leader for the undergraduate mental health nursing degree. I have a background in ageing and mental health and I am a dual qualified General (Adult) and Mental Health Nurse.

I started my nursing education and career at 18 when I trained as a Registered General Nurse. I went on to work in older adult care and subsequently completed my Mental Health Nursing undergraduate degree.

Following this, I became a senior staff nurse in dementia assessment and worked as a ward sister on continuing care. I also went on to study a Postgraduate Degree in Gerontology.

Since then, I’ve held a number of teaching positions, helping nursing students gain the skills they need. I’m proud to be part of University of Staffordshire's nursing team and look forward to inspiring future nurses.

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Discover our simulation and immersive facilities at our £5.8m Centre for Health Innovation.

You'll grow your skills in a safe environment before going out on placement and working with real patients. We simulate life-like scenarios so you can practise processes and procedures and familiarise yourself with some of the equipment you'll find in your placement settings.

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Teaching staff

Donna Doherty

Senior Lecturer

Donna is a Nursing Lecturer involved in Undergraduate Pre Registration Nursing Programmes and Course Lead for the Masters of Nursing Adult Route. Her main areas of interest are ageing and mental health, Dementia care and Professional Values.

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