Mrs Colleen Mcgoldrick
Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education (CQU), Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies in the Fields of Chronic Disease Management (UQ), Diploma in Heath Studies (Durham University-UK), Diploma in COPD Management (University of Sunderland-UK), Diploma in Asthma Management (University of Sunderland-UK)Lecturer - Nursing
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences
Building 3 - G46
I am currently a nursing academic at CQUniversity, working towards the completion of my PhD. In my role, I serve as the coordinator for first-year students in the Bachelor of Nursing program. I hold several qualifications, including a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education and a Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies with a focus on Chronic Disease Management from the University of Queensland (UQ). Additionally, I have Diplomas in Health Studies, COPD Management, and Asthma Management from the UK. I teach both clinical and theoretical subjects within the Bachelor of Nursing curriculum.
As a developing researcher, my interests primarily focus on chronic disease management, respiratory care, and education. I am also a guest lecturer at the University of Queensland, where I teach medical students about COPD and asthma management in community and primary healthcare settings. Furthermore, I am a committee member for the Lung Foundation Australia's Primary Care Clinical Advisory and serve on the review panel for Queensland Health's Spirometry Training Program.
With a diverse nursing career spanning over 30 years, I have gained experience in various fields, including sub-acute care, community health, rehabilitation, elderly care, general practice, chronic disease management, and respiratory care. I have a strong passion for chronic disease management, particularly in respiratory care, and I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.
Universities Studied At
Durham University-United Kingdom
University of Sunderland-United Kingdom
The University of Queensland-Australia
Central Queensland University-Australia
Universities Worked At
Central Queensland University
Queensland University of Technology
Awards
2009 - Winner in the Australian Practice Nurse Association Best Practice Awards for Chronic Disease Management
2007 - Finalist in the Australian Practice Nurse Association Best Practice Awards for Women’s Health
2006 - Australian General Practice of the Year
Media Citations
ABC radio interview - Badging Ceremony Bundaberg 2019
https://www.abc.net.au/radio/widebay/programs/breakfast/breakfast/11584824
Previous teaching
Throughout my career, I have been involved in in-house training, and mentoring of nursing students, medical students and nurse practitioner candidates as well as other health professionals in a clinical scenario.
I have also been involved in teaching and assessing National Vocational Qualifications in the UK.
Professional Experience
Australia
2015 to current - Nursing Academic, CQUniversity Bundaberg
2010 - Nurse Practitioner Chronic Disease Management/ Respiratory, Bundaberg Base Hospital
2008 - 2010 Nurse Practitioner Chronic Disease Management, Alexandra Park Medical Bundaberg
2005 - 2008 Practice Nurse, Alexandra Park Medical Bundaberg
2004 - 2005 RN G1 L8, Friendly Society Private Hospital Bundaberg
United Kingdom
2002 - 2004 Practice Nurse/Respiratory Specialist
2000 - 2002 Deputy Manager, Regents Close Residential
1999 - 2000 NVQ workplace assessors in Care
1996 - 1999 Sister in Charge, Rehabilitation Unit Peterlee-NVQ Adult Training and Assessors
1995 - 1996 Orthopedic Trauma, Orthopedic Nursing Certificate Sunderland General Hospital
1992 - 1995 Practice Nurse Peterlee
1988 - 1992 A/E & Orthopedic Trauma Hartlepool General Hospital, Adult Teaching Certificate
Professional Memberships
Australian College of Nurses (ACN)
Statewide Respiratory Network Queensland (SWRN)
Queensland Nursing and Midwifery Union (QNMU)
Australian Lung Foundation-Primary Care Clinical Advisory Committee member
Statewide Respiratory Clinical Network-Spirometry Training Review Panel
Responsibilities
Ensure good relationships and support with students and industry in order to ensure good clinical placements.
Make contributions to academic/clinical learning in the School of Nursing and Midwifery and Social Sciences.
Review curriculum, write and develop content for units.
Contribute to quality outcomes in student learning through scholarly activities, research, and/or relevant professional activities.
Professional Interests
Respiratory Care
Chronic Disease Management
Clinical Teaching
Education
Research
Key Achievements
- Australian Lung Foundation Workshops-COPD Management
- Chronic Disease Management Workshop Bundaberg Base Hospital – runs 3 x year-organiser and presenter
- ACNP QLD Chapter NP Workshop (organization committee) 2014
- National Asthma Council Presenter; Primary Care Asthma Update; Asthma & Respiratory Management Seminar for Practice Nurses: Presenters Training Day; National Asthma Council Australia; 2012
- QUT Academic/Clinical Facilitator for Nurse Practitioner Candidates: 2011- onwards
- PNCE Conference Cairns: Organizing, setting up and motivating clients to attend Chronic Disease Management Clinics 2009
- APNA-The Right Stuff-Inaugural Conference Melbourne: Role of Nurse Practitioner in Chronic Disease Management within the setting of General
- Master of Nurse Practitioner Studies in the field of Chronic Disease Management Australia: University of Queensland: 2008
- Nurse Immunization Provider Australia: 2005
- Pap Smear Provider Australia: 2006
- Asthma Educator Australia: Asthma Foundation of Queensland: 2 days: 2006
- Practice Management Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: 6 months course: University of Sunderland UK: 2003
- Practice Development in Asthma: 6 months course: University of Sunderland UK: 2002
- Diploma in Health Studies: University of Durham UK: 1996
Nursing - Nursing not elsewhere classified
