Research

The School of Nursing focuses its research on developing nursing practice and health care services to expand the knowledge of staff and students within the university and the wider community.

We are developing strong partnerships with community agencies. We aim to enhance and promote nursing in the region, and monitor the integration of clinical practice, education and research.

The School has recently established a joint professorial appointment with Ballarat Health Services, the largest health care service provider in the Grampians region. One of the principle aims of this appointment is to support knowledge development through education and research, implemented in cutting edge evidence based practice.

The School of Nursing major research programs are aligned with National Health Priority area, including cardiovascular health, cancer control, injury prevention and control, mental health, diabetes mellitus, and asthma.