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Barbara Edwards is a Senior Lecturer in adult nursing at Staffordshire University, affiliated with the Health, Education, Policing and Sciences school. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Nursing from Staffordshire University and is a registered nurse from West Norfolk and Wisbech School of Nursing. Her expertise spans cancer and palliative care, lung cancer, malignant bone diseases, and end-of-life care. She also has extensive clinical experience in respiratory care, including TB contract tracing and pulmonary rehabilitation program development.
Education:
- BSc (Hons) Nursing, Staffordshire University
- Registered Nurse qualification, West Norfolk and Wisbech School of Nursing
Research & Teaching Focus: Barbara specializes in adult nursing education, particularly in professional legal/ethical considerations and end-of-life care. She combines clinical expertise with teaching, having previously worked as a learning support assistant and higher-level teaching assistant in primary education.
Awards:
- Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023 for Facilities
- Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023 for Social Inclusion
Career Highlights: She transitioned from clinical roles in cancer and respiratory care to academia, leveraging her dual background in nursing and education. She leads modules such as 'Professional Legal and Ethical Considerations in Nursing and Midwifery' and 'End of Life Care.'
