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Advance HE @advancehe.bsky.social · Aug 13

Congratulations to @garymitchellrn.bsky.social, @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social on his #NTFS2025 award, recognising excellence as a leading figure in nursing education. 🎉

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Stephanie Craig @stephcraigrn.bsky.social · Aug 7

Massive Congratulations to the one and only @garymitchellrn.bsky.social 👏. What an amazing achievement 🤩
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Advance HE @advancehe.bsky.social · Aug 7

👏 Congratulations to the 61 new National Teaching Fellows and 17 CATE-winning teams — recognised for their outstanding contributions to teaching excellence across UK higher education.

🔗 Learn more: www.advance-he.ac.uk/news-and-vie...

#NTFSawards2025 #CATEawards2025

National Teaching Fellow 2025 and Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence 2025

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Prof Christine Brown Wilson (she/her) @crbrownwilson.bsky.social · Jul 1

A proud moment watching Dr. @stephcraigrn.bsky.social at our #Nursing #Graduation @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social today - it’s been a privilege to be on this journey from undergrad to lecturer -Looking forward to seeing what the future brings @garymitchellrn.bsky.social @ehendersonrn.bsky.social

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Prof Christine Brown Wilson (she/her) @crbrownwilson.bsky.social · Jun 27

It’s been a great @britishgerontology.bsky.social #conference @uniofsurrey.bsky.social with @stephcraigrn.bsky.social on #DementiaFriendlyCommunities and Patrick Stark presenting on #oralhealth and from @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @garymitchellrn.bsky.social

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Stephanie Craig @stephcraigrn.bsky.social · Jun 25

A #fantastic blog from @garymitchellrn.bsky.social and I’s #wonderful #PhD student Arnelle Gillis 🤩

Check it out 👇👇👇

BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jun 18

Have you checked out our latest #blogs on our #carehomes #research blogsite? Read this one from Arnelle Gillis about the often overlooked impact of #neuro #psychiatric symptoms of #parkinsons #PD in #carehome #residents bsgsigcarehomesblog.co.uk/living-with-...

Living with Parkinson’s in Care Homes: Uncovering the Hidden Symptoms and Ways to Support Residents - Care Homes Research Blog

Before embarking on my undergraduate nursing studies, I worked for several years in a nursing home within my local community. I have always had a vested interest in neurological conditions following m...

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Prof Christine Brown Wilson (she/her) @crbrownwilson.bsky.social · Jun 25

Great to see #PhD students from @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social publishing #blogs on their work @garymitchellrn.bsky.social @stephcraigrn.bsky.social

BSG Care Homes SIG @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social · Jun 18

Have you checked out our latest #blogs on our #carehomes #research blogsite? Read this one from Arnelle Gillis about the often overlooked impact of #neuro #psychiatric symptoms of #parkinsons #PD in #carehome #residents bsgsigcarehomesblog.co.uk/living-with-...

Living with Parkinson’s in Care Homes: Uncovering the Hidden Symptoms and Ways to Support Residents - Care Homes Research Blog

Before embarking on my undergraduate nursing studies, I worked for several years in a nursing home within my local community. I have always had a vested interest in neurological conditions following m...

bsgsigcarehomesblog.co.uk

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Prof Christine Brown Wilson (she/her) @crbrownwilson.bsky.social · Jun 25

Great to kick off the #BSGConf2025 with the #SIG marketplace @bsgcarehomes.bsky.social @bsgtechagesig.bsky.social @bsgcreativeageing.bsky.social

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Prof Christine Brown Wilson (she/her) @crbrownwilson.bsky.social · May 17

A fantastic #CareHomes #conference @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social organised by @stephcraigrn.bsky.social and Gary Mitchell MBE - delighted to launch our #free #Dementia #Relationships resource- check it out 👉https://www.dementiarelationships.org.uk

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Prof Christine Brown Wilson (she/her) @crbrownwilson.bsky.social · May 17

What a start to #May - from #student to #mentor - so proud of @stephcraigrn.bsky.social @rcn.org.uk #Congress25

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Prof Christine Brown Wilson (she/her) @crbrownwilson.bsky.social · Apr 5

So excited to see @stephcraigrn.bsky.social in a project led by Prof. Kevin Brazil, is in the #Netherlands for the 2025 General Assembly Consortium Meeting of the €7.5M @InTouchEU project.
@GaryMitchellRN @DrJulieDoherty

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Prof Christine Brown Wilson (she/her) @crbrownwilson.bsky.social · Mar 28

A great way to end the week celebrating our #nursing #students #achievements @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social with @ehendersonrn.bsky.social @stephcraigrn.bsky.social

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Prof Christine Brown Wilson (she/her) @crbrownwilson.bsky.social · Mar 28

A day of #Celebrations with #StaffexcellenceAwards @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social -proud to nominate colleague Gary Mitchell for outstanding #leadership in #nursing with @ehendersonrn.bsky.social @stephcraigrn.bsky.social

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Stephanie Craig @stephcraigrn.bsky.social · Mar 3

🚨🚨Optimising Dementia Care 🚨🚨

Join the @RCNOPF FREE #Webinar

📆Thursday, 13th March 2025
⏰12:30 - 14:00 (London,UK time)
💰FREE of charge
💻Online via MS TEAMS

Sign up 👇👇👇

www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Optimising Dementia Care | Event | Royal College of Nursing

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Stephanie Craig @stephcraigrn.bsky.social · Feb 8

A #fantastic day @unioflimerick.bsky.social with #colleagues and #students to #launch our co-designed #Delirium E-Resource 🚀

👉 deliriumeresource.com

@crbrownwilson.bsky.social @ehendersonrn.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social

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Prof Christine Brown Wilson (she/her) @crbrownwilson.bsky.social · Feb 6

Great to be back with the team!

Elizabeth Henderson @ehendersonrn.bsky.social · Feb 6

☘️💚 Limerick 💚☘️

Excited to be in Limerick @UL for the launch of our @hea_irl #NorthSouth funded research project on #Interdisciplinary #Delirium #Education #EResource in partnership with @QUBSONM & @NursingMid_UL

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Elizabeth Henderson @ehendersonrn.bsky.social · Feb 6

☘️💚 Limerick 💚☘️

Excited to be in Limerick @UL for the launch of our @hea_irl #NorthSouth funded research project on #Interdisciplinary #Delirium #Education #EResource in partnership with @QUBSONM & @NursingMid_UL

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · Jan 10

🚨Registration is now open for the RCN Education National Conference 2025! 🚨

This must attend event will explore the latest innovative teaching practices and evidence-based research that's advancing the nursing workforce.

Find out more and secure your spot today at ➡️ buff.ly/4gLUThK

Promotional banner for the RCN Education National Conference and Exhibition 2025, featuring a diverse group of attendees and a call for abstracts. The event details and submission deadline are clearly displayed.

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Stephanie Craig @stephcraigrn.bsky.social · Jan 15

Great to be back at #RCN HQ for a brilliant #strategy day with the #OlderPeople’sForum 🤩

Looking forward to #chairing this committee for 2025 💙

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Elizabeth Henderson @ehendersonrn.bsky.social · Dec 8

Posting the link for my first ever publication at #QUB on the effectiveness of #Doll #Therapy in those living with #Dementia ❤️

Therapeutic Doll Interventions for People Living with Dementia in Care Homes: A Scoping Review

Doll therapy is a psychosocial intervention that has been commonly used within dementia care for many decades. The practice of doll therapy involves supporting people with dementia to engage with a th...

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · Jan 3

The UK government has launched an independent commission to reform adult social care in England. Social care reform is long overdue, but the issues affecting the nursing workforce can’t wait 3 years for change. Nursing must be at the heart of the commission.

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Adult social care: Nursing must be at heart of government commission, says RCN | News | Royal College of Nursing

Social care reform is long overdue, but the issues affecting the nursing workforce can’t wait 3 years for change.

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Prof Christine Brown Wilson (she/her) @crbrownwilson.bsky.social · Jan 4

A great #SystematicReview on #stigma in #Parkinsons by our #PhD candidate Sophie Crooks- worth a read!! 👉https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-21236-8 @profbrendan.bsky.social @steph-craig.bsky.social @ehendersonrn.bsky.social #LoveQUB

Exploring the stigma experienced by people affected by Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review - BMC Public Health

Background Stigma significantly impacts individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their caregivers, exacerbating social isolation, psychological distress, and reducing quality of life (QoL). Altho...

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Elizabeth Henderson @ehendersonrn.bsky.social · Dec 18

The #UpsideDown’ #HealthCare #Professional #Student #Experiences of #Delirium published today #BMCMedicalEducation

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‘The upside-down’ healthcare professional students’ experiences of delirium: an all-Ireland focus group study - BMC Medical Education

Background Delirium is a complex neuropsychiatric syndrome characterised by an acute state of confusion, with a substantial impact on medical inpatients. Despite its growing recognition as a global he...

bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com

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Prof Christine Brown Wilson (she/her) @crbrownwilson.bsky.social · Dec 13

A fantastic #Graduation #celebration of our #student #success - with a great #team at #QUBelfast @ehendersonrn.bsky.social @stephcraigrn.bsky.social timely reminder of the power of #HigherEducation - key message- Be the change you want to see!

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Prof Christine Brown Wilson (she/her) @crbrownwilson.bsky.social · Dec 13

Privileged to be involved with #QUBAmbitionToSuccess to share my #leadership journey- excited to see the #projects!

Stephanie Craig @stephcraigrn.bsky.social · Dec 11

A great evening hearing from our #senior #leaders in QUB, School of Nursing & Midwifery at Workshop 4️⃣ Ambition to Success!!
@crbrownwilson.bsky.social @paulfmca.bsky.social @ehendersonrn.bsky.social

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Stephanie Craig @stephcraigrn.bsky.social · Dec 11

A great evening hearing from our #senior #leaders in QUB, School of Nursing & Midwifery at Workshop 4️⃣ Ambition to Success!!
@crbrownwilson.bsky.social @paulfmca.bsky.social @ehendersonrn.bsky.social

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