معرفی
Natalie Dodge is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Adult Nursing at Staffordshire University, based at the Stafford (Blackheath Lane) site. She serves as Course Director, focusing on bridging academic and clinical practice through education and simulation. Her roles have evolved from Staff Nurse to Acting Ward Sister, Clinical Lecturer, and now senior academic leadership in nursing.
Education:
- Registered Nurse Diploma, Staffordshire University, 1995
- BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies, Staffordshire University, 2005 (2:1)
- PGCHPE (NMC teacher status), 2012
- MSc Higher and Professional Education, 2014
Research Interests: Dodge explores the efficacy of simulated learning environments in enhancing clinical competence and bridging the skills gap for nursing students. She investigates how these environments authentically replicate real-world scenarios, particularly in acute and high dependency care, to improve knowledge and skill transfer. Projects include interprofessional education (IPE) using high-fidelity simulations.
Teaching: She instructs modules on practical nursing skills, anatomy/physiology, leadership, change management, and acute adult care. Her work spans pre- and post-registration nursing programs.
Awards:
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA)
Grants & Advising: While no formal advisees are listed, Dodge contributed to research on the 'skills gap' as part of her MSc Dissertation (2014). She collaborates on projects to integrate simulation into IPE curricula.
Labs/Teams: Active member of the Adult Nursing team, leading efforts in curriculum development for simulated practice and clinical skills education.
