Mirjam Valckx

Mirjam Valckx serves as a Teacher-Researcher at Avans University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Continuous Professional Development of Nurses research group within the Centre of Expertise Perspective in Health. With continuous ties to the university since 1992, she currently holds multiple roles including nursing teacher, member of the education and assessment steering committee, contributor to the Ambition2025 blueprint development team, and coordinator of practice-based research initiatives.

Her academic foundation includes a nursing degree from Eindhoven and advanced nursing science training from Maastricht University. Professional experience spans clinical roles at general hospitals in Eindhoven and 's-Hertogenbosch, leadership as head of evening/night services in elderly care, and policy work in elderly care administration. She also co-owns Partners in Zorg agency, delivering coaching and training for certified primary care programs.

Research centers on innovating student-led practice-based methodologies through blended learning and formative assessment, with a shift from written tests to criterion-referenced interviews. She prioritizes integrating evidence-based practice into daily nursing workflows and specializes in qualitative design and action research supervision. Current projects emphasize collaborative development with students, faculty, and healthcare industry partners to strengthen research skills in professional settings.

Mirjam actively mentors students in practice-based research through structured supervision, focusing on qualitative and action research frameworks. Her leadership in coordinating research initiatives fosters partnerships between academia and healthcare providers to translate evidence into clinical practice.

She operates within the Continuous Professional Development of Nurses research group at the Centre of Expertise Perspective in Health, driving practice-oriented nursing education reforms and evidence implementation strategies across healthcare settings.