Stories about Nursing at Edinburgh straight from our staff and students
A current postgraduate student in Nursing Studies received an award from the Queens Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS). Carolyn is currently studying the Postgraduate Certificate in Managing Health and Social Care. On the 10th November 1980 I started studying Nursing at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Exactly 36 years later on the 10th November 2016 I wasContinue reading Carolyn receives QNIS award
After winning the European Regional Undergraduate Award in the Nursing and Midwifery category, the University of Edinburgh were generous enough to offer to cover my expenses to attend the Global Summit in Dublin from 8th – 11th November. The Global Summit is a four-day event filled with a variety of activities for the winners ofContinue reading Esther attends the Undergraduate Awards Global Summit 2016
We had the pleasure to host Dr Mette Kaltoft and Pofessor Jack Dowie who delivered a fascinating talk entitled “Enhancing person-centred care and health decision literacy via multi-criteria based decision support”. The talk focused on the Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) and the online interactive visual template (Annalisa). The speakers argued that e-decision support, will haveContinue reading Sharing E-health Research and Practice with Nursing Studies
New Norms and Forms of Development, Malawi dissemination event, Lilongwe 26th of August 2016, 8 am – 2 pm The final dissemination event of the New Norms and Forms of Development project was held at the Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe, Malawi. The Guest of Honor was Dr. Ronald Mangani. The 37 participants included national and internationalContinue reading New Norms and Forms of Development, Malawi dissemination event, Lilongwe
Nursing Studies Student, Esther Cherukara, is the Regional Winner in the Nursing and Midwifery category in the Undergraduate Awards. The Undergraduate Awards (UA)announced the winners of the 2016 programme with entrants from across the University of Edinburgh featuring in top spots. Cited as the ultimate champion of high-potential undergraduates, and often referred to as a “junior NobelContinue reading Nursing Studies Student receives an Undergraduate Award!
We welcomed the new cohort of MSC/MN students who joined us this year and sent them to what is now a customary ‘initiation’ exercise – our Royal Mile treasure hunt. The treasure hunt is now an annual event in the Nursing studies calendar and offers the new students to get to know each other andContinue reading Welcome to the new MSc ANP students!
Brokerage in Maternal and Child Health Service Development and Delivery in Nepal and Malawi Radha Adhikari and Pam Smith are currently in Kathmandu, Nepal disseminating the project findings at a conference and workshop. The ESRC/DFID funded project is due for completion in October 2016. Annual Kathmandu Conference on Nepal and the Himalaya On 27 JulyContinue reading New Norms and Forms of Development
Our trip to China Colin and I arrived to a hot and very humid metropolis where slow traffic and fumes were dominant – but we had a wonderful and extremely productive visit! Having been briefed by our current Chinese students we hunted for a restaurant where the food was fresh and looked yummy – andContinue reading Sharon and Colin hang out in China!
On Thursday 9 June 2016, three ANP students attended an extraordinary nursing conference in Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh and have shared their thoughts about the day for the blog. The conference started with a speech of a member of the Scottish government who spoke about post registration education and policy landscape. Each of usContinue reading MSc Students at the NES Conference 2016
We had wonderful news this week, Professor Pam Smith was awarded an MBE for nursing and nurse education as part of the Queen’s 90th Birthday Honours list. Its a wonderful achievement for Pam, and lovely to be awarded this during Nursing Studies 60th year Pam remains active within research and teaching within the university, andContinue reading Pam Smith in Queens Birthday Honours List
