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Dr Clare Hawker
(she/her)
- Available for postgraduate supervision
Teams and roles for Clare Hawker
Senior Lecturer: Adult Nursing & Director of Technology and Simulation
Overview
I am a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing and the Lead for Technology and Simulation guiding the School's strategy in this area. I am also an Associate Dean for Clinical Skills and Simulation in Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) (secondment -0.2 FTE since 2020) leading upon the All Wales Simulation-Based Education and Training Strategy -2022-27. I have a clinical background in medical nursing, in particular cardiac and gastroenterology.
I have a special interest and expertise in clinical skills and simulation-based education. I am a strong advocate for interprofessional learning and simulation. I am a member of the scientific committee- https://www.sesam-web.org/scientific-committee/ and education committee of the Society for Simulation in Europe (SESAM).
I teach, assess and supervise across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and supervise postgraduate research students. I am a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). I am also an active member of The Wales Centre For Evidence Based Care: A JBI Centre of Excellence
Publication
2025
- Brewer, K. , Hawker, C. and Chambara, N. 2025. Radiography student perceptions of a simulated clinical placement to enhance clinical placement capacity: A descriptive qualitative study. Radiography 31 (3) 102939. (10.1016/j.radi.2025.102939)
- Courtenay, M. et al. 2025. The application of antimicrobial stewardship knowledge to nursing practice: A national survey of United Kingdom pre‐registration nursing students. Journal of Advanced Nursing 81 (1), pp.198-209. (10.1111/jan.16195)
- Hawker, C. et al. 2025. The impact of an electronic learning intervention to support appropriate antibiotic prescribing behaviour by non-medical prescribers for upper respiratory tract infections in the primary care setting: a feasibility study. BMC Health Services Research 25 (1) 1022. (10.1186/s12913-025-13260-0)
2024
- Gould, D. et al., 2024. Should automated electronic hand-hygiene monitoring systems be implemented in routine patient care? Systematic review and appraisal with Medical Research Council Framework for Complex Interventions. Journal of Hospital Infection 147 , pp.180-187. (10.1016/j.jhin.2024.03.012)
- Hawker, C. et al. 2024. Extended reality in healthcare education and training: An umbrella review.. Presented at: Association of Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) Conference 2024 'Transformative Simulation' Ediburgh, Scotland 03 - 05 November 2024.
- Hawker, C. et al. 2024. Designing & delivery of interprofessional education: Interprofessional falls simulation workshop. Presented at: Cardiff University Learning and Teaching Conference 2024 ‘How can we ensure our learning and teaching will deliver a better world for future generations? Cardiff, Wales 12 -13 September 2024.
- Hawker, C. et al. 2024. Evaluation of an interprofessional falls simulation. Presented at: Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) Transformative Simulation Conference Edinburgh, Scotland 03 - 05 November 2024.
- Manning, S. et al. 2024. IPE falls simulation. Presented at: the Health Education and Improvement Wales Interprofessional Placements; Cultivating Collaborative Practice in Wales Conference Treforest, Wales 08 July 2024.
- Rebafka, A. et al. 2024. Lung transplant recipients' experiences of and attitudes towards self-management: a qualitative systematic review. JBI Evidence Synthesis 22 (9), pp.1656-1714. (10.11124/JBIES-23-00070)
- Twose, P. , Hawker, C. and Bendall, A. 2024. A pilot non-inferiority study of effectiveness of face-to-face versus virtual reality on undergraduate physiotherapy students' Confidence and self-efficacy with tracheostomy skills. Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy 15 (4), pp.107-113. (10.1097/JAT.0000000000000244)
2023
- Diaz-Navarro, C. et al. 2023. Strengthening simulation quality assurance through the “Sim QA bundle”. Presented at: Association of Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) Conference 2023 'Sustainable Simulation' Brighton 6-8 November 2023.
- Diaz-Navarro, C. et al. 2023. Standardising debriefing in Wales: the Triangular Approach. Presented at: Association of Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) Conference 2023 'Sustainable Simulation' Brighton 6-8 November 2023.
- Gould, D. et al., 2023. Challenges undertaking procedures requiring asepsis: a qualitative interview study with nurses. Journal of Hospital Infection 133 , pp.55-61. (10.1016/j.jhin.2022.12.012)
- Hawker, C. et al. 2023. Designing and implementing a National Simulation Faculty Development Programme for Wales (Sim FD Wales). Presented at: Association of Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) Conference 2023 'Sustainable Simulation' Brighton 6-8 November 2023.
- Hawker, C. et al. 2023. Using a triangular approach to post-simulation debriefing. Presented at: Society for Simulation in Europe (SESAM) Annual conference Lisbon, Portugal 14-16 June 2023.
- Hawker, C. , Gould, D. and Courtenay, M. 2023. How aseptic technique is taught to undergraduate student nurses: a qualitative study ?. Nurse Education Today 122 105717. (10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105717)
- Jones, B. et al., 2023. Interprofessional simulation scenario writing workshop. Presented at: Society for Simulation in Europe (SESAM) 2023 Annual Conference Lisbon, Portugal 14-16 June 2023.
- Jones, B. et al., 2023. Writing a interprofessional simulation scenario workshop. Presented at: Association of Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) Conference 2023 'Sustainable Simulation' Brighton 6-8 November 2023.
- Manning, S. et al. 2023. Interprofessional education: Nurse – medic simulation initiatives. Presented at: 3rd International Congress of Health Education and Research & AoME Annual Academic Meeting Cardiff, UK 27-29 June 2023.
- Purssell, E. et al., 2023. What techniques are recommended to undertake procedures that require asepsis? Content and cluster analysis of information supplied international guidance. The Journal of Hospital Infection 139 , pp.201-206. (10.1016/j.jhin.2023.06.027)
2022
- Courtenay, M. et al. 2022. Corrigendum to The delivery of antimicrobial stewardship competencies in United Kingdom pre-registration nurse education programmes: A national cross-sectional survey [Journal of Hospital Infection 121 (2022) 39 - 48]. Journal of Hospital Infection 124 , pp.123. (10.1016/j.jhin.2022.04.001)
- Courtenay, M. et al. 2022. The delivery of antimicrobial stewardship competencies in United Kingdom pre-registration nurse education programmes: a national cross-sectional survey. Journal of Hospital Infection 121 , pp.39-48. (10.1016/j.jhin.2021.09.027)
- Gould, D. J. et al., 2022. Understanding aseptic technique: A summary of RCN evidence generation in 2022 using qualitative interviews with nurses. Project Report.[Online].London: Royal College of Nursing. Available at: https://www.rcn.org.uk/Professional-Development/publications/understanding-aseptic-technique-uk-pub-010-725.
- Hawker, C. 2022. Developing an All-Wales definition of simulation-based education. Presented at: "All Things Being Equitable: Diversity, Inclusion and Simulation”. Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) Conference Birmingham, UK 7 November 2022.
- Hawker, C. and Diaz-Navarro, C. 2022. Quality outputs and quality assurance in simulation-based education. RCNi's simulation-based education in nursing. Presented at: RCNi's Simulation-Based Education in Nursing: The Art of the Possible Online 13 June 2022.
- Hawker, C. et al. 2022. Undergraduate nursing students' education and training in aseptic technique: a mixed methods systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing 78 (1), pp.63-77. (10.1111/jan.14974)
- Hawker, C. and Hemrom, S. 2022. Interprofessional learning in healthcare education. Presented at: 7th Welsh Simulation and Teaching Symposium Online 6 December 2022.
- Hawker, C. et al. 2022. Developing an All-Wales definition of Simulation-Based Education.. International Journal of Healthcare Simulation 2 (1), pp.A40-A41. (10.54531/INHM4618)
- Jones, B. et al., 2022. Simulation:Scenario template: a welsh perspective.. International Journal of Healthcare Simulation 2 (Supp.1), pp.A41-A41. (10.54531/ATHP5369)
- Mitra, S. et al., 2022. Simulation:Interprofessional simulation-based education and training across health and care in Wales. International Journal of Healthcare Simulation 2 (Supp.1), pp.A53-A53. (10.54531/WDTG9010)
2021
- Gould, D. et al., 2021. Survey with content analysis to explore nurses’ satisfaction with opportunities to undertake continuing professional education in relation to aseptic technique. Nurse Education Today 98 104749. (10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104749)
2020
- Gould, D. et al. 2020. Understanding aseptic technique: an RCN investigation into clinician views to guide the practice of aseptic technique.
- Hawker, C. L. et al. 2020. National cross-sectional survey to explore preparation to undertake aseptic technique in pre-registration nursing curricula in the United Kingdom. Nurse Education Today 90 Nurse Education Today Volume 90, July 2020, 104415. (10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104415)
- Seray-Wurie, M. , Hawker, C. and Chitongo, S. 2020. Innovative approaches to nurse teaching and learning. In: Cunningham, S. ed. Dimensions on Nursing Teaching and Learning: Supporting nursing students in learning nursing. Switzerland: Springer. , pp.83-101.
2019
- Edwards, D. , Carrier, J. and Hawker, C. 2019. The effectiveness of strategies and interventions that aim to assist the transition from student to newly qualified nurse. An update protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 16 , pp.1-7. (10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003755)
- Hawker, C. and Munro, C. 2019. Preparing undergraduate nurses for community nursing using simulation. Presented at: Centre for Education Support and Innovation (CESI) Learning and Teaching Conference Cardiff, UK 11 September 2019.
- Hawker, C. 2019. Aseptic technique: a mixed methods study exploring undergraduate nursing students' education and training in the United Kingdom. PhD Thesis , Cardiff University.
- Hawker, C. 2019. Simulation in healthcare education: Keynote lecture. Presented at: Innovative Simulation Pedagogy for Academic development (iSPAD) conference: The Use of Simulation in Education Malta 12 June 2019.
- Hawker, C. , Parry, A. and Cross, S. 2019. Bringing heart failure to life using the Vimedix simulator.. Presented at: CAE Human Patient Simulation (HSPN) Conference Nottingham, England 3-4 December 2019.
- Ward, S. , Hawker, C. L. and Benbow, J. 2019. Transnational cooperation to innovate in simulation education. Presented at: NET2019 Conference Keele University, UK 3-5 September 2019.
2018
- Gould, D. et al. 2018. Survey to explore understanding of the principles of aseptic technique: qualitative content analysis with descriptive analysis of confidence and training. American Journal of Infection Control 46 (4), pp.393-396. (10.1016/j.ajic.2017.10.008)
- Hawker, C. L. 2018. Aseptic Technique: What are undergraduate nursing students learning?. Presented at: RCN Asepsis Day, Royal College of Nursing London, UK 26 July 2018.
- Hawker, C. L. , Ward, S. and Benbow, J. 2018. Development of a transnational community simulation.. Presented at: Human Patient Simulation (HSPN) Conference Nottingham, UK 21 June 2018.
- Ward, S. , Hawker, C. and Benbow, J. 2018. Transnational Cooperation to Innovate in Simulation Education. Presented at: FINE Conference Malta University 21st-23rd February 2018.
- Ward, S. and Hawker, C. 2018. Development of community simulation resources for student nurses; A European project.. Presented at: NET 2018 Cambridge, UK 4-6 September 2018.
2017
- Hastings, G. and Hawker, C. L. 2017. To tech or not to tech?: The peer review of learning and teaching goes paperless.. Presented at: Centre for Education Innovation Learning and Teaching Conference Cardiff University 7th July 2017. , pp.-.
2016
- Hawker, C. et al. 2016. Nursing students as co-producers of simulation. Presented at: CAE 10th Annual Simulation in Nursing, Midwifery & Allied Health Conference Oxford Brookes University 28-29 June 2016. , pp.-.
- Santos, A. et al. 2016. Learning together prepares students to work together. Presented at: Scottish Clinical Skills Network Conference Aberdeen 20-21 April 2016.
2015
- Edwards, D. J. et al. 2015. A systematic review of the effectiveness of strategies and interventions to improve the transition from student to newly qualified nurse. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 52 (7), pp.1254-1268. (10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2015.03.007)
2013
- Edwards, D. J. et al. 2013. Factors influencing the provision of End of Life care for adolescents and young adults with advanced cancer: a scoping review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 11 (7), pp.386-399. (10.11124/jbisrir-2013-630)
2012
- Hawker, C. 2012. Physical activity and mental well-being in student nurse. Nurse Education Today 32 (3), pp.325-331. (10.1016/j.nedt.2011.07.013)
2011
- Edwards, D. J. et al. 2011. The effectiveness of strategies and interventions that aim to assist the transition from student to newly qualified nurse. JBI Library of Systematic Reviews 9 (53), pp.2215-2323.
2009
- Hawker, C. 2009. The value of guided studies in clinical skills teaching. Presented at: Third International Clinical Skills Conference Prato, Italy 1-4 July 2009.
2008
- Hawker, C. 2008. Participation in physical activity and mental well-being in student nurses. Presented at: 5th WISHES Conference Swansea, UK 4 July 2008.
Articles
- Brewer, K. , Hawker, C. and Chambara, N. 2025. Radiography student perceptions of a simulated clinical placement to enhance clinical placement capacity: A descriptive qualitative study. Radiography 31 (3) 102939. (10.1016/j.radi.2025.102939)
- Courtenay, M. et al. 2022. Corrigendum to The delivery of antimicrobial stewardship competencies in United Kingdom pre-registration nurse education programmes: A national cross-sectional survey [Journal of Hospital Infection 121 (2022) 39 - 48]. Journal of Hospital Infection 124 , pp.123. (10.1016/j.jhin.2022.04.001)
- Courtenay, M. et al. 2022. The delivery of antimicrobial stewardship competencies in United Kingdom pre-registration nurse education programmes: a national cross-sectional survey. Journal of Hospital Infection 121 , pp.39-48. (10.1016/j.jhin.2021.09.027)
- Courtenay, M. et al. 2025. The application of antimicrobial stewardship knowledge to nursing practice: A national survey of United Kingdom pre‐registration nursing students. Journal of Advanced Nursing 81 (1), pp.198-209. (10.1111/jan.16195)
- Edwards, D. , Carrier, J. and Hawker, C. 2019. The effectiveness of strategies and interventions that aim to assist the transition from student to newly qualified nurse. An update protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 16 , pp.1-7. (10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003755)
- Edwards, D. J. et al. 2013. Factors influencing the provision of End of Life care for adolescents and young adults with advanced cancer: a scoping review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports 11 (7), pp.386-399. (10.11124/jbisrir-2013-630)
- Edwards, D. J. et al. 2015. A systematic review of the effectiveness of strategies and interventions to improve the transition from student to newly qualified nurse. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 52 (7), pp.1254-1268. (10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2015.03.007)
- Edwards, D. J. et al. 2011. The effectiveness of strategies and interventions that aim to assist the transition from student to newly qualified nurse. JBI Library of Systematic Reviews 9 (53), pp.2215-2323.
- Gould, D. et al., 2024. Should automated electronic hand-hygiene monitoring systems be implemented in routine patient care? Systematic review and appraisal with Medical Research Council Framework for Complex Interventions. Journal of Hospital Infection 147 , pp.180-187. (10.1016/j.jhin.2024.03.012)
- Gould, D. et al. 2018. Survey to explore understanding of the principles of aseptic technique: qualitative content analysis with descriptive analysis of confidence and training. American Journal of Infection Control 46 (4), pp.393-396. (10.1016/j.ajic.2017.10.008)
- Gould, D. et al., 2023. Challenges undertaking procedures requiring asepsis: a qualitative interview study with nurses. Journal of Hospital Infection 133 , pp.55-61. (10.1016/j.jhin.2022.12.012)
- Gould, D. et al., 2021. Survey with content analysis to explore nurses’ satisfaction with opportunities to undertake continuing professional education in relation to aseptic technique. Nurse Education Today 98 104749. (10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104749)
- Hawker, C. 2012. Physical activity and mental well-being in student nurse. Nurse Education Today 32 (3), pp.325-331. (10.1016/j.nedt.2011.07.013)
- Hawker, C. et al. 2025. The impact of an electronic learning intervention to support appropriate antibiotic prescribing behaviour by non-medical prescribers for upper respiratory tract infections in the primary care setting: a feasibility study. BMC Health Services Research 25 (1) 1022. (10.1186/s12913-025-13260-0)
- Hawker, C. , Gould, D. and Courtenay, M. 2023. How aseptic technique is taught to undergraduate student nurses: a qualitative study ?. Nurse Education Today 122 105717. (10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105717)
- Hawker, C. et al. 2022. Undergraduate nursing students' education and training in aseptic technique: a mixed methods systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing 78 (1), pp.63-77. (10.1111/jan.14974)
- Hawker, C. et al. 2022. Developing an All-Wales definition of Simulation-Based Education.. International Journal of Healthcare Simulation 2 (1), pp.A40-A41. (10.54531/INHM4618)
- Hawker, C. L. et al. 2020. National cross-sectional survey to explore preparation to undertake aseptic technique in pre-registration nursing curricula in the United Kingdom. Nurse Education Today 90 Nurse Education Today Volume 90, July 2020, 104415. (10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104415)
- Jones, B. et al., 2022. Simulation:Scenario template: a welsh perspective.. International Journal of Healthcare Simulation 2 (Supp.1), pp.A41-A41. (10.54531/ATHP5369)
- Mitra, S. et al., 2022. Simulation:Interprofessional simulation-based education and training across health and care in Wales. International Journal of Healthcare Simulation 2 (Supp.1), pp.A53-A53. (10.54531/WDTG9010)
- Purssell, E. et al., 2023. What techniques are recommended to undertake procedures that require asepsis? Content and cluster analysis of information supplied international guidance. The Journal of Hospital Infection 139 , pp.201-206. (10.1016/j.jhin.2023.06.027)
- Rebafka, A. et al. 2024. Lung transplant recipients' experiences of and attitudes towards self-management: a qualitative systematic review. JBI Evidence Synthesis 22 (9), pp.1656-1714. (10.11124/JBIES-23-00070)
- Twose, P. , Hawker, C. and Bendall, A. 2024. A pilot non-inferiority study of effectiveness of face-to-face versus virtual reality on undergraduate physiotherapy students' Confidence and self-efficacy with tracheostomy skills. Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy 15 (4), pp.107-113. (10.1097/JAT.0000000000000244)
Book sections
- Seray-Wurie, M. , Hawker, C. and Chitongo, S. 2020. Innovative approaches to nurse teaching and learning. In: Cunningham, S. ed. Dimensions on Nursing Teaching and Learning: Supporting nursing students in learning nursing. Switzerland: Springer. , pp.83-101.
Conferences
- Diaz-Navarro, C. et al. 2023. Strengthening simulation quality assurance through the “Sim QA bundle”. Presented at: Association of Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) Conference 2023 'Sustainable Simulation' Brighton 6-8 November 2023.
- Diaz-Navarro, C. et al. 2023. Standardising debriefing in Wales: the Triangular Approach. Presented at: Association of Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) Conference 2023 'Sustainable Simulation' Brighton 6-8 November 2023.
- Hastings, G. and Hawker, C. L. 2017. To tech or not to tech?: The peer review of learning and teaching goes paperless.. Presented at: Centre for Education Innovation Learning and Teaching Conference Cardiff University 7th July 2017. , pp.-.
- Hawker, C. et al. 2016. Nursing students as co-producers of simulation. Presented at: CAE 10th Annual Simulation in Nursing, Midwifery & Allied Health Conference Oxford Brookes University 28-29 June 2016. , pp.-.
- Hawker, C. L. 2018. Aseptic Technique: What are undergraduate nursing students learning?. Presented at: RCN Asepsis Day, Royal College of Nursing London, UK 26 July 2018.
- Hawker, C. L. , Ward, S. and Benbow, J. 2018. Development of a transnational community simulation.. Presented at: Human Patient Simulation (HSPN) Conference Nottingham, UK 21 June 2018.
- Hawker, C. and Munro, C. 2019. Preparing undergraduate nurses for community nursing using simulation. Presented at: Centre for Education Support and Innovation (CESI) Learning and Teaching Conference Cardiff, UK 11 September 2019.
- Hawker, C. 2022. Developing an All-Wales definition of simulation-based education. Presented at: "All Things Being Equitable: Diversity, Inclusion and Simulation”. Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) Conference Birmingham, UK 7 November 2022.
- Hawker, C. 2008. Participation in physical activity and mental well-being in student nurses. Presented at: 5th WISHES Conference Swansea, UK 4 July 2008.
- Hawker, C. 2019. Simulation in healthcare education: Keynote lecture. Presented at: Innovative Simulation Pedagogy for Academic development (iSPAD) conference: The Use of Simulation in Education Malta 12 June 2019.
- Hawker, C. 2009. The value of guided studies in clinical skills teaching. Presented at: Third International Clinical Skills Conference Prato, Italy 1-4 July 2009.
- Hawker, C. et al. 2024. Extended reality in healthcare education and training: An umbrella review.. Presented at: Association of Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) Conference 2024 'Transformative Simulation' Ediburgh, Scotland 03 - 05 November 2024.
- Hawker, C. and Diaz-Navarro, C. 2022. Quality outputs and quality assurance in simulation-based education. RCNi's simulation-based education in nursing. Presented at: RCNi's Simulation-Based Education in Nursing: The Art of the Possible Online 13 June 2022.
- Hawker, C. et al. 2023. Designing and implementing a National Simulation Faculty Development Programme for Wales (Sim FD Wales). Presented at: Association of Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) Conference 2023 'Sustainable Simulation' Brighton 6-8 November 2023.
- Hawker, C. et al. 2023. Using a triangular approach to post-simulation debriefing. Presented at: Society for Simulation in Europe (SESAM) Annual conference Lisbon, Portugal 14-16 June 2023.
- Hawker, C. and Hemrom, S. 2022. Interprofessional learning in healthcare education. Presented at: 7th Welsh Simulation and Teaching Symposium Online 6 December 2022.
- Hawker, C. et al. 2024. Designing & delivery of interprofessional education: Interprofessional falls simulation workshop. Presented at: Cardiff University Learning and Teaching Conference 2024 ‘How can we ensure our learning and teaching will deliver a better world for future generations? Cardiff, Wales 12 -13 September 2024.
- Hawker, C. , Parry, A. and Cross, S. 2019. Bringing heart failure to life using the Vimedix simulator.. Presented at: CAE Human Patient Simulation (HSPN) Conference Nottingham, England 3-4 December 2019.
- Hawker, C. et al. 2024. Evaluation of an interprofessional falls simulation. Presented at: Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) Transformative Simulation Conference Edinburgh, Scotland 03 - 05 November 2024.
- Jones, B. et al., 2023. Interprofessional simulation scenario writing workshop. Presented at: Society for Simulation in Europe (SESAM) 2023 Annual Conference Lisbon, Portugal 14-16 June 2023.
- Jones, B. et al., 2023. Writing a interprofessional simulation scenario workshop. Presented at: Association of Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) Conference 2023 'Sustainable Simulation' Brighton 6-8 November 2023.
- Manning, S. et al. 2023. Interprofessional education: Nurse – medic simulation initiatives. Presented at: 3rd International Congress of Health Education and Research & AoME Annual Academic Meeting Cardiff, UK 27-29 June 2023.
- Manning, S. et al. 2024. IPE falls simulation. Presented at: the Health Education and Improvement Wales Interprofessional Placements; Cultivating Collaborative Practice in Wales Conference Treforest, Wales 08 July 2024.
- Santos, A. et al. 2016. Learning together prepares students to work together. Presented at: Scottish Clinical Skills Network Conference Aberdeen 20-21 April 2016.
- Ward, S. , Hawker, C. L. and Benbow, J. 2019. Transnational cooperation to innovate in simulation education. Presented at: NET2019 Conference Keele University, UK 3-5 September 2019.
- Ward, S. , Hawker, C. and Benbow, J. 2018. Transnational Cooperation to Innovate in Simulation Education. Presented at: FINE Conference Malta University 21st-23rd February 2018.
- Ward, S. and Hawker, C. 2018. Development of community simulation resources for student nurses; A European project.. Presented at: NET 2018 Cambridge, UK 4-6 September 2018.
Monographs
- Gould, D. et al. 2020. Understanding aseptic technique: an RCN investigation into clinician views to guide the practice of aseptic technique.
- Gould, D. J. et al., 2022. Understanding aseptic technique: A summary of RCN evidence generation in 2022 using qualitative interviews with nurses. Project Report.[Online].London: Royal College of Nursing. Available at: https://www.rcn.org.uk/Professional-Development/publications/understanding-aseptic-technique-uk-pub-010-725.
Thesis
- Hawker, C. 2019. Aseptic technique: a mixed methods study exploring undergraduate nursing students' education and training in the United Kingdom. PhD Thesis , Cardiff University.
Research
My research interests are focused upon infection prevention, service and workforce improvement, undergraduate nurse education, public health clinical skills education and simulation-based education. Specific areas of interest include:
· Aseptic technique
· Infection prevention and control
· Physical activity and Nutrition
· Mixed methods studies
· Systematic Reviews
· Simulation-based education
· Immersive technologies and Artificial Intelligience
My PhD study (Awarded 2019, Cardiff University) was a mixed methods, sequential explanatory study exploring undergraduate nursing students’ education and training in aseptic technique in the United Kingdom.
I have presented at national and international conferences with regards to clinical skills education, interprofessional simulation, immersive technology in healthcare education and training and simulation-based education.
Teaching
I am an experienced educator and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and mentor for staff on the Cardiff University Education Fellowship Programme. I have led and taught upon post-registration modules and been a Programme manager for the Postgraduate Certificate/MSc in Colposcopy. I now teach, supervise and examine at pre-registration undergraduate, taught postgraduate and doctoral levels.
I teach a range of different subjects: professional skills, reflection, gastroenterology, physical examination skills, research methods and skills, patient-centred care, nutrition, infection prevention, cardiac and medical nursing, simulation-based education and clinical skills.
Learning and Teaching projects
I have led the School’s response as part of the consultation phase of the Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) simulation standards in 2016. I have subsequently have actively contributed to the consultation and peer process of the revised ASPiH Standards 2023 in my role as Associate Dean for Clinical Skills and Simulation in Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW).
I have led on the development, implementation and evaluation of an innovative, international simulation resource to prepare first year undergraduate nursing students for placements in the community setting as part of a three year Erasmus funded Innovative Simulation Pedagogy for Academic Development (ISPAD) project (2014-2017). The ISPAD project involved working collaboratively with academics from two international universities (Turku University, Finland and University of Molise, Italy).
Biography
2024: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
2019: PhD, Cardiff University. Thesis title: ‘Aseptic technique: a mixed methods study exploring undergraduate nursing students’ education and training in the United Kingdom.’
2017: iSPAD Simulation Champion programme (Pass awarded =5ECTs)
2007: MSc in Nutrition, Physical Activity & Public Health (awarded with Distinction), Bristol University
2000: Post Graduate Certificate in Education (awarded with Distinction), University 1995: B.A in Adult Nursing(2:1 with honours) Oxford Brookes University
Professional memberships
2024-present: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
2020-present: Society for Simulation in Europe (SESAM)
2020-2021-Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare
2012-present: Registered Teacher, Nursing and Midwifery Council
1995-present: Registered Nurse, Nursing and Midwifery Council
1995-present: Royal College of Nursing
Committees and reviewing
Chair of School’s Technology and Simulation Committee
Member of the School’s Education and Student Experience Committee and Research and Innovation Committee.
Member of HEIW IPE workstream groups: Building Educator Capacity, Facilitating An All Wales approach and Evaluating Impacts
Chair of the School’s interprofessional simulation group.
Chair of HEIW’s All Wales Immersive Technology in Health Education and Training Special Interest Group.
Chair of BLS college simulation and immersive technology (SIT) group
Chair of All Wales HEI Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT) Steering group (2015-2020) & member of ANTT main steering group (2015-present).
Member of the Scientific and Education Committee for Society for European Society for Simulation (SESAM)
Wales Centre for Evidence Based Care (WCEBC) Steering Group member
Supervisions
I am a PhD supervisor and have supervised post-graduate research students in the areas of:
- Hand hygiene and infection prevention
- Simulation-based education
- Nurse prescribing
I welcome research degree applications from potential students sharing my interests in improving infection prevention practices; simulation-based education; and in the use of immersive technologies or artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare education and training and service provision. I am particularly keen to hear from people aiming to develop their expertise in the use of mixed methods studies or case-studies and can support both qualitative and quantitative investigation.
Current supervision
Khloud Mohmmed Albariq Albariq
Ohoud Alnazawi
Past projects
Ohoud Alnazawi (PhD 2024: Perceptions and implementation of a high-fidelity simulation within the undergraduate nursing curriculum at a university in Saudi Arabia A qualitative case study research)
