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Rachel Birch is a Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) within the Faculty of Health and Education, combining her roles in academia and clinical practice. She transitioned from a 11-year career as a Critical Care nurse, including roles as Matron and Practice Educator at Salford Royal and John Radcliffe Hospital. Her teaching focuses on Pre-Registration Nursing and Nursing Associates, emphasizing Simulation, Resuscitation, and Clinical Education.
Education:
- MSc Nursing Studies (Distinction)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (Distinction)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing (Distinction)
- BSc Honours Sociology
Research/Teaching Interests: Critical Care education, Simulation-based training, Human factors in healthcare, Patient assessment, Anatomy and physiology, and Resuscitation protocols (as an Immediate Life Support Instructor).
Advising & Professional Involvement:
- Supervises Masters students on dissertation projects.
- AIMS Champion for MMU's Nursing Department, collaborating with the Critical Care Skills Institute.
- Developed training programs for Critical Care nurses during the pandemic.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Critical Care Skills Institute and the University's Movement Unit initiatives.
