Ailsa Sharp
Lecturer
School of Health and Social Care
Edinburgh Napier University
United Kingdom
Biography
Ailsa is a Lecturer in Adult Nursing and the Field Lead for the undergraduate adult health students on the Bachelor of Nursing programme. As a former tissue viability nurse she ensures tissue viability in included in throughout the three year undergraduate programme for all fields of nursing, midwifery and also veterinary nursing. Her particular interests are in education, equipping healthcare practitioners for their evolving role, and the resurgence of ‘old’ remedies like maggots and honey.
Research Interest
Education, Applied microbiology, Immunology and infection
Publications
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Sharp, A. (2008). Beneficial effects of honey dressings in wound management. Nursing Standard. 24, 66-74. doi:10.7748/ns2009.10.24.7.66.c7331. ISSN 0029-6570
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Watt, S. & Sharp, A. Preparation of peer tutors for clinical skills teaching – what works?. Paper presented at International Clinical Skills Conference, Prato, Italy. (Unpublished)
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Watt, S., Sharp, A. & Howson, F. Is peer tutoring a win / win situation?. Paper presented at International Clinical Skills Conference, Prato, Italy. (Unpublished)
