Debbie Procter

Debbie Procter is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Health at Southern Cross University (SCU). She is currently undertaking a PhD at Edith Cowan University, focusing on student nurse experiences during Primary Health Care placements and strategies to enhance nursing workforce development through curriculum innovation. Her professional background spans nursing roles in Acute Surgery, Global Health, Operating Theatres, and Nursing Education.

Education:

• BHlthSc (Southern Cross University)
• GradCertEd (Southern Cross University)
• GradDipIntHlth (Monash University)
• MEd (Education Research) (Southern Cross University)

Research Interests: Debbie’s work centers on improving clinical placement dynamics, nursing curriculum design, and global health strategies. She advocates for practical educational frameworks that bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world nursing challenges, particularly in primary healthcare settings. Her expertise includes tropical nursing, immunizations, and nursing workforce sustainability.

Awards:

• 2022 Outstanding Teaching Award, Southern Cross University

Advising & Grants: While no specific grants or advisees are listed, her PhD research reflects ongoing contributions to nursing education policy. Past roles include Casual Academic Teaching in the School of Health and Human Sciences (SCU).

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with SCU’s Faculty of Health, contributing to interdisciplinary health education initiatives.