Sara Geale

Sara Geale is a Senior Lecturer in Nursing at the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine within the Faculty of Health Sciences. Her research focuses on nursing education, disaster preparedness, clinical decision-making, and healthcare technology integration. She has contributed to studies on academic integrity in nursing students, electronic medical record preparedness, and infection control protocols. Her work emphasizes practical skills development and innovative educational methods, including virtual reality and narrative inquiry methodologies.

Key research interests include disaster management in healthcare systems, gender-oriented healthcare, and enhancing clinical competencies through immersive technologies. She has examined nurse preparedness for emergencies, particularly in regional settings, and explored ethical dimensions of healthcare practices through qualitative methodologies. Her studies also address men’s health as a feminist issue and LGBTQIA+ inclusivity in healthcare.

Geale’s publications span over a decade, reflecting sustained engagement with nursing education innovation and frontline healthcare challenges. Collaborations include interdisciplinary teams in Australia and abroad, addressing topics ranging from PPE protocols to curriculum humanization.