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Professor John Hurley is a credentialed mental health nurse and academic at Southern Cross University within the Faculty of Health and Nursing Department. Holding a PhD in Nursing and serving as School Director for Higher Degree Research in the School of Health and Human Sciences, he combines clinical practice with academic leadership through roles at Headspace Coffs Harbour. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and an international reputation, his work bridges mental health nursing, emotional intelligence, and healthcare workforce development.
- Education: B(Counselling) (UNE), PGDip(MentalHlthNurs) (JCU), MSc(Nursing) (USQ), PhD(Nursing) (USQ)
His research focuses on mental health nursing, emotional intelligence, and health education, using qualitative methods and realistic evaluation to explore clinical practice, workforce training, and trauma-informed care. Recent publications examine:
- Mental health nursing workforce readiness
- Intimate partner violence screening in emergency departments
- Emotional intelligence in clinical decision-making
- Rural mental health service delivery
- Equine parasite management (cross-disciplinary work)
His scientific awards include:
- Fellow of the Australian College of Mental Health Nursing
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
John supervises research students using adult learning principles and maintains clinical ties through work with young people at Headspace Coffs Harbour.
