Fiona Wiggins

Fiona Wiggins serves as a Lecturer in Nursing within the School of Health at the University of New England, bringing extensive clinical experience from remote healthcare settings to her academic role. Her work emphasizes high-quality patient-centered care delivery in high-pressure environments.

Her educational foundation includes:

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification
• Bachelor of Nursing (BN)
• Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing

Fiona specializes in emergency department practices with certified expertise in Advanced Life Support (ALS) and FLECC training. She actively contributes to clinical education as a qualified ALS candidate assessor, bridging critical care theory with real-world application in rural and remote contexts.

Her research trajectory focuses on emergency nursing protocols, remote clinical skill development, and patient-centered care models for underserved communities. Current work explores the adaptation of emergency response frameworks to resource-limited settings while maintaining clinical excellence.

Professional recognition includes active registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). No scientific awards or major research grants are documented in the available profile.

Fiona maintains direct clinical engagement while mentoring future nursing professionals. Her office is located in Room 220A of the Pat O'Shane Building at UNE's Armidale campus, supporting hands-on learning through regional healthcare partnerships.