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Professor Jane Mills is a prominent academic at James Cook University (JCU) in Cairns, Queensland, specializing in nursing and midwifery. Her research focuses on rural health, nursing education, healthcare policy, and disaster management. She has authored over 194 publications, including peer-reviewed articles, books, and reports. Mills has contributed significantly to advancing nursing practice through studies on clinical competence, rural healthcare systems, and interprofessional collaboration. Her work often addresses challenges in remote and regional healthcare delivery, including emergency department utilization and chronic care management. She has also explored topics like genomic literacy in nursing, Indigenous healthcare equity, and the impact of natural disasters on mental health. Mills frequently collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and has led projects such as the P3ED study examining patient reasons for emergency department visits. Her academic leadership is evident through her roles in textbook authorship, research supervision, and contributions to nursing education frameworks. She advocates for culturally responsive healthcare practices and has addressed systemic issues like academic misconduct and health equity in Australia and globally.
- Affiliations: James Cook University, School of Nursing and Midwifery (implied).
- Research Interests: Qualitative research methods, rural nursing workforce development, disaster nursing, and nursing education innovations.
- Grants/Projects: Led mixed-methods studies like the P3ED project and contributed to regional health workforce planning initiatives.
Her research often bridges theoretical frameworks (e.g., grounded theory) with practical healthcare challenges, emphasizing community engagement and policy relevance. She has also explored mentorship programs to support rural nurses and Indigenous students in nursing education.
