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Sharon Waight is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Nursing Science at Bournemouth University. With over 30 years of NHS experience, including roles up to Associate Director of Nursing, she transitioned to academia to focus on nursing education, professional practice, and research. Her work emphasizes compassion, spirituality, and humanised nursing care, aligning with NHS values. She contributes to the International Network for the Study of Spirituality and leads courses such as 'Exploring Adult Nursing' and 'Professional Role Development'.
Education:
- BSc (Hons) in Nursing
- PG Cert Ed (2015)
- MA Ethics in Health Care
- Current Doctoral Candidate
Her research explores holistic care practices, digital wellbeing in nursing curricula, and the role of personal tutors in shaping compassionate nurses. Recent publications focus on nutritional assessment for older adults and integrating humanised care principles in education. She actively engages in national initiatives like the NHS Covid immunisation programme and serves as a Governor of Dorset County Hospital.
Teaching & Leadership:
- Course Lead for Foundations in General Practice Nursing
- Unit Leader for 'Exploring Adult Nursing'
- Presenter at international nursing conferences (e.g., Sigma Global Nursing Society)
Labs/Teams: Active member of the International Network for the Study of Spirituality and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
