Mary Moylan

Mary Moylan is a Lecturer in the Department of Nursing and Healthcare at South East Technological University (SETU), where she is a key member of the Intellectual Disability undergraduate nursing programme. She holds an MSc in Dementia Studies from Trinity College Dublin and has extensive clinical experience in intellectual disability nursing, service development, and age-related care.

Education:

• MSc in Dementia Studies, Trinity College Dublin (Awarded: 02 Jan 2016)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Dementia Champion (Awarded: 24 May 2012)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Registered Nurse Intellectual Disability, SETU (Awarded: 03 Jan 2011)

Her research focuses on nursing education, particularly clinical skills training, problem-based learning, and student engagement in undergraduate programmes. Her expertise contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education. She integrates dementia care and intellectual disability nursing into both teaching and research.

The sole article in her recent output explores the use of blended, problem-based learning to enhance clinical skill acquisition and student engagement in undergraduate nursing education. This reflects a strong emphasis on educational innovation, active learning, and adapting teaching methods to modern challenges including pandemic-related disruptions.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Dementia Champion (Postgraduate Diploma)

Mary Moylan is actively involved in academic supervision, currently guiding two MSc students in their research. She contributes to curriculum development and quality teaching within the nursing programme. Her work bridges clinical expertise and pedagogical innovation. She is engaged in research projects related to healthcare education and practice improvement.

Labs and Research Teams: Mary is active within the research network of the Department of Nursing and Healthcare at SETU. Her work aligns with research themes in clinical skills, problem-based learning, and dementia care in intellectual disability settings. She collaborates with colleagues on educational research and contributes to the intellectual footprint of nursing education at the institution.