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Isla Fairley is a Principal Lecturer (Practice Learning) in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice at Robert Gordon University (RGU), where she has served since 2014 and was promoted to her current rank in 2018. Her role centers on developing and overseeing clinical practice curricula for nursing students.
Her educational credentials include:
- Master of Nursing (Nurse-led Practice) from Robert Gordon University (2007-2010)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Learning, Teaching and Assessment from Robert Gordon University (2015-2017)
Ms. Fairley specializes in Practice Learning, leveraging 25+ years of clinical expertise as an NMC-registered paediatric nurse. Her work integrates high-dependency care protocols, type 1 diabetes management, and paediatric emergency response into nursing education. She develops competency frameworks that align clinical placements with academic standards, emphasizing patient safety and evidence-based decision-making in acute care environments.
Recognized for teaching excellence, she holds:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Ms. Fairley mentors undergraduate and postgraduate students during clinical placements, with oversight of practice assessment and professional development. Her coordination of NHS partnerships ensures students gain hands-on experience in medical-surgical units, pediatric wards, and diabetes specialist services across Northeast Scotland.
