Debbie Jane Procter

Debbie Jane Procter serves as a Lecturer in Nursing within the Faculty of Health at Southern Cross University, concurrently pursuing doctoral studies at Edith Cowan University. Her role integrates extensive clinical expertise with academic leadership in nursing education.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Health Science (Charles Sturt University)
• Graduate Certificate in Education (Charles Sturt University)
• Graduate Diploma in International Health (Monash University)
• Master of Education (Research) (Charles Sturt University)
• Postgraduate qualifications in Tropical Nursing and Immunisations

Dr. Procter's research examines student nurse experiences in Primary Health Care placements, driving innovations in workforce development through dynamic clinical education models. Her scholarly focus spans:

• Nursing pedagogy and curriculum design
• Primary health care systems integration
• Global health competency development
• Student support frameworks in clinical settings
• Tropical nursing practice standards

Her teaching excellence was formally recognized with Southern Cross University's Outstanding Teaching Award in 2022. With substantive clinical background across Acute Surgery, Operating Theatres, and Global Health domains, she bridges theoretical instruction with real-world healthcare challenges through evidence-based placement strategies.