Michelle Kelly

Michelle Kelly is a Professor of Nursing at the University of South Australia (UniSA), affiliated with the Clinical & Health Sciences department. Her work focuses on simulation-based education, nursing practice, and healthcare workforce well-being. She has contributed to international studies on simulation innovations, pain management, and digital professionalism in nursing. Her research also addresses nurse sleep patterns, wound care education, and the integration of technology in healthcare training.

Key affiliations include the Clinical & Health Sciences school and the Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA). She collaborates globally with institutions like Curtin University and the Karolinska Institute. Her research emphasizes patient safety, interprofessional teamwork, and evidence-based nursing practices. Current projects explore the impact of social media on nursing professionalism and the use of high-fidelity simulations for wound care training.

Michelle’s grants include funding from the Western Australian Nurses Memorial Charitable Trust. She advises on research degree programs and has published extensively in journals like Nurse Education in Practice and Clinical Simulation in Nursing. Her work bridges clinical practice and education, advocating for nurse well-being and culturally responsive care.