Frances Finn

Dr. Frances Finn is a Lecturer in the Department of Nursing and Health Care at South East Technological University (SETU). She serves as course leader for the Master of Science in Nursing and has extensive clinical experience in emergency and critical care across the USA, UK, and Ireland. Her roles include educator for pre-hospital paramedic training, Director of Education for acute health services, and Education Consultant for telehealth and healthcare organizations.

Education:

• EdD, University of Bristol (2017): Thesis on work-based learning in postgraduate nurse education
• MSc Nursing, University of Phoenix (1998)
• Bachelor's Degree, State University of New York (1996)

Research focuses on telehealth applications, aging populations, and work-integrated learning. Key projects include telehealth training evaluations, supportive housing for older adults, and international collaborations on education partnerships. Her methodologies emphasize qualitative case studies and causal process tracing.

External roles include External Examiner at Munster Technological University (2020–present) and Dundalk Institute of Technology (2013–2017). Current projects involve South Africa-Ireland comparative studies on work-integrated learning policies.

Awards: None explicitly listed, though contributions align with UN Sustainable Development Goals in education and health.