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Rachel Rossiter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Rural Medicine at Charles Sturt University. She holds a Doctor of Health Science from The University of Sydney and has extensive experience in nursing, education, and research across multiple countries. Her academic roles include curriculum development in Master of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner programs at Charles Sturt University, University of Newcastle, and University of Sharjah.
Education:
- Doctor of Health Science (The University of Sydney, 2009)
- Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) (University of Newcastle, 2003)
- Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching (University of Newcastle, 2012)
Research focuses on rural health systems, advanced nursing practice, Parkinson's disease management, and cross-cultural capacity building. Key interests include mental health literacy, mindfulness-based interventions, and specialist nurse roles in underserved regions. Her work aligns with UN SDGs related to health and education.
Awards highlight contributions to health innovation, including recognition from the Mid North Coast Local Health District (2020) and Charles Sturt University grants supporting rural nursing initiatives. She is a Fellow of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses and holds certifications in mental health nursing.
Grants and projects include evaluations of Nurse Practitioner programs and telehealth adoption during the pandemic. She has led collaborations in Australia, Thailand, Egypt, and the UAE, emphasizing global health equity. Current research explores MRI anxiety and specialist Parkinson's nurse roles in regional NSW.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Health Promotion Research Group (University of Sharjah) and collaborates with the Lowitja Institute on Indigenous health initiatives.
