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Susan Irvine is an Associate Professor at Victoria University's First Year College, where she specializes in nursing education and curriculum development for health professionals. With extensive experience spanning both academic and clinical settings, she makes significant contributions to the education of undergraduate and postgraduate health professionals.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD from Monash University
- Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education from Monash University
- Master of Nursing (Research) from Australian Catholic University
- Postgraduate Diploma in Palliative Care from Australian Catholic University
- Nursing qualifications including RN, RM Cardio Thoracic Certificate, and Nursing Administration Diploma from Newcastle University
Dr. Irvine's research focuses on educational methodologies in nursing, particularly examining student preparedness for clinical practice, medication administration competency, and self-regulated learning strategies. Her work bridges theoretical knowledge with practical healthcare application, emphasizing improved student outcomes and patient safety. She has developed expertise in innovative teaching approaches, including the implementation of block model teaching in nursing education.
Her recent publication record demonstrates a strong focus on medication administration preparedness, educational assessment tools, and the impact of teaching innovations on nursing practice. Her work often employs mixed methods approaches to evaluate educational interventions and their real-world clinical implications, with increasing attention to pandemic-related challenges in healthcare education.
Dr. Irvine serves as a joint supervisor for research students working on projects related to clinical graduates' resilience and motivational interviewing in breast cancer survivors. She has secured competitive funding from the National League of Nursing for her research on clinical decision making of undergraduate nursing students in medication administration (2024-2026).
With previous academic appointments at Monash University, Deakin University, La Trobe University, and Ballarat University, Dr. Irvine brings diverse institutional perspectives to her current role. Her clinical background includes leadership positions in Oncology, Palliative Care, and Aged Care, which enriches her practical approach to nursing education and curriculum development.
