Margriet van Iersel

Margriet van Iersel is a researcher at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), specializing in nursing education and community care. She holds a PhD (2021) and MSc (2015) from AUAS and Open Universiteit, respectively. Her work focuses on curriculum redesign, student perceptions of community care, and nursing education's role in shaping healthcare workforce choices.

• Affiliations: Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
• Education: PhD (2021) in Nursing Education for Community Care, MSc in Education (2015)

Her research emphasizes improving nursing students' engagement with community care through educational interventions. Key areas include curriculum development, student placement preferences, and evidence-based practices. She has published extensively on community care perceptions and nursing education strategies.

Recent articles highlight her contributions to understanding how curricula influence student career choices and perceptions of community care. Her work addresses gaps in attracting nursing professionals to community roles.

• Awards: Nominated for the Henk Ritzen Prize (2017)

Van Iersel actively collaborates with institutions like HGZO and VU University, presenting at conferences and contributing to policy discussions. Her datasets and longitudinal studies underscore methodological rigor in healthcare education research.