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Sue Brent serves as Head of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Sunderland, providing strategic academic leadership with 34 years of nursing experience including 21 years in NHS clinical practice and 13 years in Higher Education. She launched the innovative Sunderland School of Nursing in 2016, establishing the UK's first nursing program directly linked to a School of Pharmacy.
Her professional credentials include:
- Registered Nurse and Registered Nurse Teacher
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Member of Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Member of Royal College of Nursing
- Deputy Chair of RCN Research Committee (North East)
Brent's research examines cancer workforce dynamics and compassion in healthcare delivery. She pioneered the UK's first self-funded pre-registration nursing course through Student Loans System, eliminating reliance on Health Education England funding while integrating pharmacy expertise to enhance medicine management skills. Her leadership addresses critical NHS workforce gaps through innovative educational models.
Her publication record centers on cancer care coordination, particularly her 2017 study analyzing key worker roles from dual perspectives of patients and healthcare staff, revealing critical insights about service delivery frameworks in oncology settings.
Professional recognition includes:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- RCN seal of approval for nursing program
- National award shortlisting for nursing apprenticeship
As an educator, Brent focuses on clinical skills development and professional practice standards. She represents the university on Council of Deans of Health UK and Million Plus Health and Social Care Group. Under her leadership, the program achieved 100% graduate employment and developed the UK's first national apprenticeship partnership for nursing.
The Sunderland School of Nursing has gained sustained recognition from 2017-2025 for innovative approaches including International Nurses Day initiatives, workforce gap remediation programs, and evolution of training methodologies to produce 'lifesavers of tomorrow' through evidence-based compassion-focused education.
