معرفی
Nessie Shia is a Lecturer (Education) in Nursing at Brunel University London's Department of Health Sciences within the College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. A registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), she serves as APEL Coordinator for the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing programme and leads modules in Mental Health & Wellbeing (BSc/PGDip), Evidence Based Practice (BSc), and MSc dissertation supervision.
Her qualifications include:
- MSc in Mental Health Interventions
- Certificate in Counselling
- PGCE
- NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
- NMC Registered Teacher
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Shia's research centers on mental health nursing with emphasis on depression across age groups, community mental health interventions, and evidence-based practice. She investigates nurse-led service delivery models, develops mental health training programmes for primary care professionals, and explores interdisciplinary education approaches. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic teaching with strong focus on translating research into community-based solutions.
Analysis of her publications reveals sustained focus on depression (particularly youth mental health), public health nursing, and educational innovation. She has examined depression treatment across lifespan (2016), breast cancer screening in ethnic minorities (2014), antenatal education (2013), and community depression management (2009), frequently employing qualitative and action research methodologies to address practical clinical challenges.
She holds Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) for teaching excellence. Her professional recognition includes securing a nursing bursary for a mental health improvement project targeting first-episode psychosis.
Shia actively supervises MSc dissertation students and has developed mental health training programmes for practice nurses, district nurses, health visitors, and GPs. Her clinical background informs curriculum development, particularly in evidence-based practice implementation. She has established strong primary care partnerships including GP collaborations through community mental health projects.
While not affiliated with a named laboratory, she has led community-based initiatives including primary care mental health projects that fostered interdisciplinary teams. She championed an Evidence Based Practice group and maintains professional ties through NMC and Royal College of Nursing membership.
