I commenced Nursing in 1983 and undertook a pre-registration Ophthalmic Nursing Diploma, and qualified as a Registered General Nurse in 1986. I then worked within Accident & Emergency for six years where I developed an interest in primary care, as I felt intervention and health promotion would prevent some of the life threatening conditions I dealt with. I subsequently commenced work within a General Practice and have enjoyed immensely how the role has evolved. I joined the university in 2009, where I became module lead for Long Term Conditions and Respiratory disorders, for which I have a great passion; I have continued to work in general practice to maintain a contemporary view of primary care.
Professional memberships and activities
Academic qualifications
Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Higher Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Professional Higher Education
BSc (Hons) Specialist Practice (Practice Nursing)
Independent and Supplementary Prescribing (Level 6)
University Diploma in Teaching in The life long learning Sector
Diploma in Spirometry
Diploma in Management of Asthma and COPD
Diploma in Family Planning in Society (Level 6)
Diploma in Nutrition
Travel Health Promotion (Level 6)
Diabetic Nursing (Level 6)
Accident & Emergency Certificate
Diploma in Ophthalmic Nursing
Registered General Nurse
Expertise
Community Based Care, Practice Nursing, health education
Teaching
Module leader for The Care and Management of Respiratory Disorders (Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease) (Level 6&7)
Module leader for Long Term Conditions Level (6)
Module leader for The Role of Health Promotion in the patient journey (Level5)
Module leader for Long Term Conditions for Assistant Practitioners (Level 4)
Module Leader for Competencies in Health & Social Care Level (4 & 5)
Module leader for The Role of the Health Care Assistant within the community (Level 3)
I teach on the pre-registration program delivering Community Care sessions
I teach on Non-Medical Prescribing course
Publications
NORMAN K., ROCHE K. AND JUKES S. (2012) Integrated Care – a way forward for APs. British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, Vol 6 (9) p458-461