Kim Christie

Kim Christie is a Lecturer in Nursing at Queen Margaret University, within the Nursing and Paramedic Science Division. With over 36 years of nursing experience, her career has spanned various acute care settings, including intensive care, cardiac care, and urology, as well as roles in nursing home management and social care training.

Education:

• MSc in Professional and Higher Education

Her research and professional interests focus on dementia care, person-centred approaches, palliative care, and healthcare education. She has contributed to training programs in medication administration, moving and handling, and vital signs assessment, emphasizing lifelong learning and skill development for healthcare staff.

Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Authority

Advising and Grants: While not listed explicitly, her work includes training and development roles across 14 care homes in Scotland, supporting staff in managing complex care scenarios and enhancing team performance. She has also collaborated with local authorities to improve mandatory training programs for social care workers.

Labs/Teams: She contributed to training initiatives within a multi-site care home company and has been involved in professional development activities for senior care staff.