Cora Lunn

Cora Lunn is an Associate Professor at the Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick, with a focus on leadership and management behavior in nursing. Her academic journey includes a PhD from 2024, focusing on nurse executives in Irish acute hospitals, and a MSc in Health and Social Policy from 2003.

• PhD, University of Limerick (2024)
• MSc in Health and Social Policy, City University of London (2003)
• Advanced Diploma in Personal, Leadership & Executive Coaching, Kingstown College Dublin (2018)
• Diploma of Higher Education in Professional Studies Nursing, University of West London

Cora's research explores leadership development, organizational behavior, health policy, and implementation science. Her work addresses strategic management, compassionate care, and integrated healthcare delivery through systematic reviews and grounded theory studies.

Recent publications emphasize leadership training, organizational culture, and patient satisfaction. Notable accolades include the Irish Research Council Scholarship (2019), Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship (2018), and Fellowship of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery (FFNMRCSI) (2021).

• Leadership Development: Director of HSE National Clinical Leadership and Innovation Centre (2010-2018)
• Policy & Strategy: Board member, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (2021-2025)