Olivia Corcoran

Olivia Corcoran is a Lecturer in the Department of Nursing at the Faculty of Science and Health. Her research focuses on nursing students' experiences during healthcare crises, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic. She employs qualitative methodologies like thematic analysis to explore student learning, coping strategies, and the broader impacts of pandemics on healthcare education.

Her work has been published in Nursing Open (2023), contributing to discussions on pandemic-era clinical training and nursing curriculum development. Collaborations include researchers like Dr. Laura Dempsey, addressing how frontline pandemic experiences shape future nursing education.

Corcoran’s research highlights the intersection of public health emergencies and healthcare education, influencing policy and practice to support student resilience during crises.