Nadine Abelson-mitchell

Biography

Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) in School of Nursing and Midwifery with key focus on undergraduate and postgraduate education. I am also actively involved in teaching, research, neuroscience rehabilitation and consultancy.  I am the Co-ordinator for PALS on Plymouth campus. I am also the Lead for Personal tutors in the School of Nursing and Midwifery. I am part of the PDT team for North Devon. My practice areas include Derriford Hospital and LiveWell SouthWest.Until recently I was an Honorary Nurse Consultant to Plym Neurorehabilitation Unit, PlymouthCommunity Heatlth Care. I have recently published a book on the management of patients with head injuries that contains information of relevance to the community, health professionals, patients, families and solicitors.  Qualifications AREA of SPECIALISATION Nursing education Curriculum development Inter-professional postgraduate education Neurosciences Neuroscience rehabilitation Advanced Health Care Practice Research ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: 2002 Diploma in Nursing Education (Witwatersrand 1976);Recorded with NMC 1994 Diploma in Nursing Administration.(UNISA) University of South Africa. 1987 Doctor of Philosophy (Witwatersrand). Titled: 'The Comprehensive Care of the Moderate and Severely Head Injured Patient'. The research includes 5 areas: Epidemiology of head injuries; Quality assurance; Recovery post-head injury; Rehabilitation resources nationally and internationally; An assessment of Neuroscience/Rehabilitation Knowledge. 1979 Certificate in Neuromedical and Neurosurgical Nursing. Midland Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Birmingham, United Kingdom. 1977 Diploma in Nursing Education (Witwatersrand); Registered Tutor. Registered: South African Nursing Council Recorded: UKCC 1976 Diploma in Intensive Nursing. Johannesburg General Hospital. Registered: South African Nursing Council 1974 Diploma in Midwifery (Witwatersrand); Registered Midwife. Registered: South African Nursing Council 1973 B.Sc (Nursing) (Witwatersrand); Professional membership Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, USA NANDA - I Royal College of Nursing Roles on external bodies Trustee, HEADWAY, Plymouth

Research Interest

Health Professions