Donna Wilson

Donna Wilson is a Lecturer in Nursing within the Faculty of Health at Southern Cross University, serving as the Work Integrated Learning Academic Coordinator (WILAC) for Nursing. An experienced Intensive Care Nurse and current PhD candidate, she specializes in educational technology innovations for clinical training environments.

Education:

• Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (Critical Care), University of Tasmania, 2017-2019
• Bachelor of Nursing, Southern Cross University, 2007-2011

Her research focuses on mobile technology integration in nursing work-integrated learning (WIL), examining how digital tools enhance student satisfaction and clinical competence during placements. She develops case-based educational resources for health practice across Australia and New Zealand, with particular emphasis on critical care scenarios and family-centered nursing approaches. Her work bridges theoretical knowledge with real-world clinical application through service learning frameworks.

Recent publications reveal a strong trajectory in mobile learning adoption studies within nursing WIL, utilizing structural equation modeling to analyze acceptance factors. Concurrently, she contributes to healthcare education through clinically rich case studies addressing myocardial infarction management, cardiac surgery recovery, and family health dynamics.

Scientific Awards:

• Outstanding Teaching Award, Southern Cross University, 2022

As WILAC, Wilson coordinates clinical placements and leads teaching teams in curriculum development across undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programs. She implements mobile technology solutions to support student learning during work-integrated experiences, with particular focus on critical care contexts. Her leadership extends to educational innovation projects that transform traditional clinical education models through digital integration.

Wilson actively collaborates within the Faculty of Health on nursing education initiatives, developing evidence-based clinical resources and supervising work-integrated learning components. Her current PhD research further explores technology-mediated learning in clinical environments, positioning her at the forefront of nursing education transformation.