Dr. Danielle Le Lagadec
BSc, BScHons, MSc, PhD (Entomology), BNursing, PhD (Nursing)Lecturer - Nursing
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences
Building 3 - G.43
Danielle Le Lagadec is a senior lecturer in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Science at CQUniversity. She obtained a BSc, BHons, MSc and PhD in Entomology from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, and was involved in applied agricultural research for over 25 years. She obtained a B Nursing from CQUniversity in 2014 and a PhD in Nursing in 2021. Her nursing PhD involved a quantitative study of the use of Early Warning Systems to recognise patient deterioration in resource-poor regional/rural hospitals. She continues to work in the clinical sector as a registered nurse in a small regional hospital.
Background
Born in Mauritius, raised and educated in South Africa, and immigrated to Australia as an agricultural researcher in 2005. Specialised in subtropical tree crop production systems and post-harvest fruit quality control. Danielle changed careers in 2014 and is now involved in acute patient care in nursing and patient deterioration research.
Universities Studied At
University of Pretoria, RSA: BSc, BSc Hons, MSc, PhD (Entomology)
Central Queensland University: BNursing, PhD (Nursing)
Universities Worked At
University of Pretoria (1984 - 1987)
Medical University of Southern Africa (1989 - 1997)
CQUniversity (2019 - present)
Awards
· South African Mango Industry Golden Mango award, for exceptional contribution to the RSA mango industry, 2018
· Associate Vice Chancellor’s Campus Medal, 2014
· School of Nursing Medal, 2014
· Mercy Health and Aged Care Bundaberg Prize – Best Nursing student, Bundaberg 2013, 2014
· Centuar Memorial Fund Graduate Prize, 2014
· CQU mentor’s award, 2014
· Syngenta Awards 2008, Certificate of recognition: Evolution of the mango crop solution
· International Mango Conference, Sun City, South Africa, 2006, best research poster
· Hans Merensky Award for research excellence, 2004, 2005
· Medical University of Southern Africa Academic day, best research presentation, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993
Previous teaching
University of Pretoria (1984 - 1987)
Medical University of Southern Africa (1989 - 1997)
Professional Memberships
· Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (2019 – present)
· Queensland Nurses Union (2014 – present)
· The Golden Key International Honours Society (2013 - present)
· Australian Macadamia Society (2005 – 2014)
· Entomological Society of Southern Africa (1984 – 2018)
· South African Council for Natural Scientific Professionals (1990-2006)
Professional Interests
Research interests:
- Patient Deterioration and Early Warning Systems
- Nurse decision-making and critical thinking in poorly resourced regional healthcare facilities
- Promoting critical thinking in undergraduate nurse education
- Promoting evidence-based practice
- Health and well-being in vulnerable populations
Accreditation
I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:
- 3002 Agriculture, Land and Farm Management
- 4205 Nursing
Current Capacity
Other agricultural, veterinary and food sciences - Other agricultural, veterinary and food sciences not elsewhere classified
Sub-tropical tree crop production and pest managemental
Other health sciences - Other health sciences not elsewhere classified
Nursing, Patient Safety and Quality of Healthcare
