Caroline Brady Nevin

My research interests are centred on advanced nursing practice, women’s health, and healthcare education.

A key area of interest is the development of Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) roles within nursing, particularly in endoscopy services. I am interested in examining Irish nurses’ perceptions of advanced practice roles, exploring factors that influence role development, and investigating barriers and facilitators that impact the expansion of advanced nursing practice. Previous studies have highlighted nurses’ views on advanced practice and identified organisational, professional, and educational challenges that may hinder the progression of this important clinical career pathway.

I also have a strong interest in women’s health, particularly in understanding women’s experiences of menopause from an Irish perspective. Additional areas of interest include gynaecological nursing and the management of conditions such as cervical cancer, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and fertility disorders. I am interested in exploring patient experiences, healthcare delivery, health promotion, and the role of nursing in improving outcomes for women across the lifespan.

Within healthcare education, my interests include curriculum design, assessment development, and the application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in nursing and midwifery education. I am particularly interested in developing inclusive educational strategies that enhance student engagement, accessibility, and learning outcomes.

Furthermore, I have a strong interest in interdisciplinary education and multidisciplinary collaboration. I am interested in exploring approaches that foster effective collaboration among healthcare professionals, strengthen interprofessional learning, and ultimately improve patient-centred care and healthcare outcomes.

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I contribute to the delivery, development, and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate nursing and midwifery programmes across a range of clinical and professional practice modules.

Undergraduate Teaching

• NU1047 – Professional Communication Skills
• NU4078 – Communication and Personal Well-being for Professional Practice
• NU2003 – Pharmacology and Medication Management for Nursing and Midwifery Students
• NU1032 – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instruction
• NU2047 – Wound Care and Peri-Operative Nursing
• NU3079 – Gynaecological Nursing
• NU2098 – Mental Health: Concepts of General Nursing Applicable to the Mental Health Discipline
• NU2032 – Nutrition
• NU4049 – Research
• NU4037 – Wound Care Management

Postgraduate Teaching

Director for Nurse/Midwifery Prescribing Certificate Programme

• NU5007 – Wound Care Management
• NU5048 – professional communication/ professional issues/nurse prescribing

Areas of Teaching Expertise

My teaching expertise encompasses professional communication, pharmacology and medication management, clinical skills development, wound care, peri-operative nursing, gynaecological nursing, mental health concepts, nutrition, research methods, and nurse prescribing. I am committed to fostering evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and person-centred care through innovative and inclusive teaching approaches that support student learning and professional development.

Curriculum Development

I have a strong interest in curriculum design, development, and evaluation within nursing and midwifery education. My work focuses on ensuring that curricula are evidence-based, student-centred, and responsive to contemporary healthcare needs and professional regulatory requirements.

My curriculum development interests include:

• Programme and module design for undergraduate and postgraduate nursing and midwifery education.
• Development of learning outcomes aligned with professional competencies and standards.
• Design and implementation of authentic and inclusive assessment strategies.
• Integration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to enhance accessibility, engagement, and student success.
• Embedding evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, and patient-centred care within curricula.
• Development of simulation-based and practice-focused learning opportunities.
• Enhancement of interprofessional and interdisciplinary education to promote collaborative healthcare practice.
• Curriculum evaluation and quality assurance to support continuous programme improvement.
• Incorporation of digital technologies and innovative teaching methodologies to enhance learning experiences.

Through curriculum development activities, I aim to support the preparation of competent, reflective, and compassionate healthcare professionals who can meet the evolving needs of patients, families, and healthcare systems.

Interprofessional Learning and Collaborative Practice.

I have a strong interest in interprofessional learning (IPL) and the development of collaborative healthcare education that prepares students for effective teamwork within complex healthcare environments. I am particularly interested in creating learning opportunities that bring together students and professionals from different healthcare disciplines to promote mutual understanding, shared decision-making, and collaborative practice.

My interests in this area include:

• Design and implementation of interprofessional learning initiatives within undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare programmes.
• Development of educational strategies that foster communication, teamwork, and collaborative leadership skills.
• Integration of interprofessional education principles into nursing and midwifery curricula.
• Evaluation of the impact of interprofessional learning on student outcomes, professional identity formation, and patient care.
• Promotion of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration across healthcare settings.
• Development of simulation-based and practice-based interprofessional learning experiences.
• Exploration of barriers and facilitators to effective interprofessional collaboration in clinical practice.
• Advancing person-centred care through enhanced teamwork and partnership among healthcare professionals.

Through interprofessional learning and collaborative practice initiatives, I seek to strengthen healthcare professionals’ ability to work effectively across disciplinary boundaries, ultimately improving patient safety, healthcare quality, and patient outcomes.

Caroline Brady Nevin MSc, HDip CHSE, BSc, BNS, Cert Endo, RGN.

College Lecturer SONM UCC

Director of the Nurse/Midwife Prescribing Certificate

Chair Undergraduate Teaching & Learning Committee

Interprofessional learning lead

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