معرفی
Dr Joyce Muge is a Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Edith Cowan University (ECU), concurrently serving as International Academic Coordinator to support international nursing students. She holds a PhD from ECU (2022) and a Master of Health Management from Murdoch University (2012). With 15+ years of clinical experience in acute care, midwifery, gerontology, and nursing education, her research focuses on gerontology (dementia, multicultural aging), nursing education challenges, and palliative care access for immigrants. She leads a 2024-2026 research project on syringe drivers in end-of-life care.
Education Background
- Professional Equivalence, Edith Cowan University, 2025
- Doctor of Philosophy, Edith Cowan University, 2022
- Master of Health Management, Quality & Leadership, Murdoch University, 2012
- Bachelor of Nursing Conversion, Murdoch University, 2010
Research Contributions
Her recent work explores systemic barriers faced by international nursing students and palliative care inequities among immigrants. Methodologically, she employs grounded theory and systematic reviews. She has published in Journal of Comparative and International Higher Education and Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine.
Awards & Recognition
- Northern Sudan Aid Award (2008)
- Commonwealth Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies
Advising & Grants
As an associate supervisor, she contributed to a PhD study on end-of-life preparation among African migrants in Australia. Currently leads a $29,990 grant examining syringe driver usage in palliative care settings.
Professional Affiliations
- Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
- Australian Association of Gerontology
- ECU’s Centre of Research in Aged Care (CRAC)
- Australian College of Nursing
- Nursing Council of Kenya
