Victoria Pitt

Victoria Pitt is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle's School of Nursing and Midwifery, where she serves as Head of Discipline Nursing and former Bachelor of Nursing Program Convenor (2014-2020). With a 15-year clinical background in oncology, haematology, and palliative care, she transitioned to academic work in 2006, focusing on nursing education research.

• Specializes in student retention, critical thinking development, and cultural competence in nursing
• Led curriculum reforms through evidence-based teaching strategies
• Currently developing virtual patient systems with Hunter New England Health and University of South Australia

Her research portfolio spans clinical simulation, empathic concern programs, and planetary health integration in nursing education. She supervises PhD candidates in topics ranging from perioperative care to endometrial cancer patient experiences.

• 2017 Award: School Collaboration and Engagement Excellence
• Grants: Travel funding for nurse education conferences in 2010-2011

As a thought leader in nurse education, Pitt combines her clinical expertise with rigorous academic research to address global nursing workforce challenges through curriculum innovation and student support structures.