Alison Harris

Alison Harris is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Adult, Child & Midwifery at Middlesex University. With over 30 years of experience in nursing and education, she specializes in bladder and bowel care, diabetes management, and non-medical prescribing for nurses. Her teaching emphasizes cultural awareness and compassionate care. She contributed to establishing academic continence care programs at University College London and co-authored key pharmacology textbooks for nurse prescribers.

Education and Qualifications: Alison holds a specialist practice community qualification and has advanced training in nursing. Her career includes roles as a district nursing sister and bladder/bowel specialist nurse in North London, followed by academic roles at UCL and Middlesex University.

Research and Publications: Her work focuses on pharmacology case studies for nurse prescribers, including gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension, and mental health. She has authored chapters in Pharmacology Case Studies for Nurse Prescribers (2021), emphasizing clinical application and evidence-based practice. Her 2009 report The Voice of Experience addressed unmet needs of older adults in Barnet.

Awards and Grants: No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided text.

Professional Contributions: Alison served on the Association of Continence Advice and edits nursing education materials. She leads the Professional Practice in Healthcare master’s program at Middlesex University, integrating cultural sensitivity and clinical expertise into curricula.