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Victoria Cole is a Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing at the School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care, Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), Chelmsford. A registered mental health nurse, she specializes in community and enhanced support learning disabilities nursing and is dedicated to promoting inclusivity for neurodiverse students and advancing understanding of learning disabilities and autism in healthcare education.
Her educational background includes a BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing from the University of Dundee, a PG Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (with Fellowship to Advance HE), and a BA (Hons) in Classical and Archaeological Studies from the University of Kent.
Victoria's research integrates neurodiverse student experiences, autism spectrum disorder, and Classical Greek Philosophy into modern nursing practice. She advocates for recognizing neurodiversity as an asset in mental health nursing and developing inclusive educational strategies for learners with additional needs.
Her recent scholarly contributions explore innovative approaches like role-playing games for neurodiverse student support and highlight the professional strengths of autism spectrum disorder in nursing contexts, demonstrating her commitment to transformative healthcare education.
Scientific Awards: None mentioned in the provided text.
Victoria co-founded the HeMS Neurodiverse Peer Support Group, providing structured mentorship and safe discussion spaces for neurodiverse healthcare students. This initiative reflects her hands-on approach to student development and inclusive academic environments.
She actively leads the HeMS Neurodiverse Peer Support Group, which serves as a critical platform for addressing academic challenges, fostering peer connections, and building resilience among neurodiverse learners in healthcare programs.
