Kirstie Allen

Kirstie Allen is a Principal Lecturer and Practice Learning Course Coordinator in the School of Nursing and Health Education at the University of Bedfordshire. She transitioned from clinical practice in 2019 after roles including Team Lead in integrated children’s health services and Infant Feeding Coordinator. Her academic work focuses on advancing nursing education across undergraduate and specialist postgraduate programs, particularly the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting) course.

**Education & Qualifications:**

• Bachelor of Nursing (Child) – University of Manchester (2012)
• V100 Nurse Prescriber Qualification – University of Northampton (2016)
• Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership (pending 2021)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Academic Practice (pending 2022)

**Research Interests:**

• Impact of adverse childhood experiences on long-term outcomes
• Infant mental health and parent-child relationship dynamics
• Ethical leadership in healthcare and disability advocacy
• Strategies to improve access to education for marginalized groups

Her clinical background includes neonatal care, emergency paediatrics, and community public health nursing, with specialization in UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative implementation and Solihull Approach training for parent-child reciprocity.