Liz has been a lecturer in nursing since 2003. Initially a joint appointee between the NHS and the HEI, she became a full-time member of staff in 2007. Working within the Department of Nursing and Community Health, in the School of Health and Life Sciences (Glasgow Caledonian University) she developed a special interest in using Simulation Based Education (SBE) and Participant Response Systems (PRS). SBE is the perfect forum for students to develop skills in a safe environment, while PRS promote student engagement and active learning.
Liz teaches undergraduate nursing, mainly to adult field, but also works across Child, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health. As one of only a few HEIs teaching all fields of nursing, her department welcomes large cohorts of around 700 students annually. With such large numbers parity in the student experience can prove a challenge, but by developing films to teach skills, Liz was able to promote parity in the student experience. As this evolved, she was able to advise colleagues in the use of this and with their input, there is now an extensive repository of skills films.
Liz has mentored and supported staff from multiple disciplines in the use of SBE ranging from single skills acquisition, case-based scenarios, immersive simulation, large group interactive simulation and simulated multi-agency major incidents. In her quest to enhance the student experience, she has exceeded in her role and initiated novel ways to employ SBE as a strategy for learning. She has led and directed colleagues within her department, school, university and beyond to adopt and successfully apply SBE to their disciplines.
Liz has presented her work locally and nationally, influencing change in approaches to teaching and learning. She has a reputation for being creative in her teaching and resourceful in her problem-solving skills.
Having seen her use of PRS transform the lecture theatre environment from a staid, passive exercise to a hive of activity and engagement which challenges concepts and provides a safe learning environment, Liz is a convert. She has advised and taught colleagues in the use of this, facilitating their development and enhancing the student experience.