Brid O'Brien

Brid O'Brien is an Associate Professor at the University of Limerick's School of Nursing & Midwifery. Her expertise spans perioperative nursing, patient safety, and qualitative research methodologies. She holds a PhD from University College Cork and has extensive clinical experience in ophthalmology and perioperative care.

Education: PhD (2014, UCC), MSc (2002, Ulster University), Higher Diploma in Education (2001, Ulster University), BNS (2000, Trinity College Dublin).

• Research Interests: Perioperative care, bullying in healthcare, intercultural education, and reflective practice.
• Teaching Focus: Perioperative care, surgical safety, and qualitative research methods.

Her work emphasizes culturally responsive pedagogy and the integration of robotic technology in healthcare. Recent publications explore nurses' experiences with robotic surgery and patient outcomes in diverse healthcare settings.

• Awards: Catherine Mc Auley Prize (1988), Johnson & Johnson Scholarship (1993), Whittaker Scholarship (1989).

Brid actively contributes to academic committees, including the Perioperative PPPG Steering Group and curriculum development for specialty programs.