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Mrs Rachel Jefferies

Senior Lecturer In Nursing (Adult)

I am currently the Academic Course Lead for the BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing for the University of Gloucestershire, this is a new programme for the University with our first students who commenced in September 2017.

Biography

My previous role as senior lecturer at UWE over the last ten years has included responsibilities such as programme leader (Gloucester), interviewing prospective students, module leadership, academic personal tutor role, and previously year tutor, academic in practice and to develop and lead high fidelity inter professional simulation and introduction of standardised patients within adult nursing. These experiences have enhanced my interpersonal skills, as well as allowed me to develop project management skills, and allowed me to work successfully with colleagues from different backgrounds and departments, ensuring students receive the support, skills and knowledge necessary to deliver high standards of nursing care.

Qualifications

  • MA Education: Teaching and Leanring in Higher Education, University West of England, 2005
  • RN: Registered General Nurse, Bristol and Weston School of Nursing, 1989

Membership of professional bodies

Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council

Professional Indemnity with Royal College of Nursing

Teaching & Research

Teaching

Teaching pre- registration adult nursing students. Learning will be supported by face to face contact in selected master classes, workshops, seminars and simulation sessions within the university campus.

Research

The Picture of Pre-Registered Nurses Self-Assessed Health: A pilot study

Research Aims and Objectives:

To examine the feasibility of introducing self-assessment health and quality of health measurements to a nurse education curriculum.

To investigate pre-registered nurses self-assessment of health and quality of life, before and after a six-week introductory programme to nurse education.

Publications

More publications from Mrs Rachel Jefferies can be found in the Research Repository.