Muriel Reid

Muriel Reid is a Lecturer in Community Nursing at Queen Margaret University (Edinburgh), holding roles in both academic and clinical leadership. She transitioned from 22 years in hospital nursing to community practice via a Post-Graduate Diploma in Person-Centred Practice (2018) and an MSc in Person-Centred Practice (2023). Her clinical experience includes leading the Midlothian Care Home Support Team during the pandemic, focusing on quality improvement and palliative care.

Educational Background: Nursing Degree (QMU), Post-Graduate Diploma (Person-Centred Practice), MSc (Person-Centred Practice).

Research/Teaching Focus: Specializes in District Nursing education, teaching modules on care assessment, evidence-based practice, person-centred care, and clinical leadership. Active in prescribing education as an academic assessor.

Awards: Recognized for academic tutoring and team leadership in NHS Lothian.

Affiliations: Member of the Association of District Nurse & Community Nurse Educators (ADNE) and Lothian Area Nursing and Midwifery Committee (LANMAC). Currently Programme Lead for the PgDip Specialist Practice (District Nursing).