Vicky Lander

Vicky Lander serves as a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Course Director for Child Nursing within the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Care at Canterbury Christ Church University. With extensive clinical experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) from 2003 to 2008, she transitioned to academia in 2017, bringing practical expertise to nursing education.

Her academic qualifications include:

• BSc (obtained during clinical practice in NICU)
• MA in Education (awarded by Canterbury Christ Church University)

Dr. Lander's research and teaching focus centers on child nursing specialization with deep expertise in neonatal care. Her work emphasizes innovative nursing education methodologies in clinical settings, curriculum development for pre-registration and post-registration programs, and translating NICU clinical experience into effective pedagogical frameworks for future nurses.

As Deputy Course Director for Child Nursing, she provides academic leadership for the entire program while mentoring students through clinical placements. Her dual role as Module Leader for both pre-registration and post-registration modules demonstrates her commitment to bridging theoretical knowledge with hands-on nursing practice across all career stages.