Linda Nicholson

Lecturer in Health, Social Care, and Wellbeing content

Lecturer in Health, Social Care, and Wellbeing

Roles

  • Module Leader: Exploring and Developing Palliative and End-of-Life Care 
  • Personal Academic Tutor: BA Health and Social Studies (First and Second Year)
  • External Examiner

Qualifications

  • MSc Advanced Practice in Nursing
  • M-Phil Modern History
  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • Master of Arts (Hons) History
  • Registered Nurse (Adult)
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • GTCS Registered Teacher of Secondary History
  • Moving and Handling Trainer (ROSPA)
  • Infection Control Trainer (REHIS)

Professional Membership

  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
  • Registrant with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
  • Member of the Education Institute Scotland (EIS)

Contact

  • +44(0)1738 877000
  • linda.nicholson.perth@uhi.ac.uk
  • Room 313, Department of Health, Social Care, and Wellbeing, Brahan Building, UHI Perth, Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 2NX

Experience

  • Worked in Health and Social Care for over 30 years, with the last 18 years spent in training and education
  • Lecturer in Health and Social Care for undergraduate adult learners
  • Writer for SQA assessments and modules for UHI Perth
    Research Interests 
  • Caring for People with Dementia
  • Ph.D. Topic: Understanding the Lived Experience of Care for Older People with Dementia Living at Home

Publications

  • Publication of an article in the ‘Nursing Times.’ Nicholson L (2020) Achieving person-centred dementia care through a bio-psychosocial model. Nursing Times [online]; 117: 1, 50-53
  • Publication of an article in the ‘Nursing Standard’ (October 2017). Nicholson L (2017). The lived experience of older people with dementia receiving health care. Nursing Standard 32, 8, 41-51
  • Publication of an article in the ‘Nursing Standard’ (October 2014). Nicholson L (2014). Healthcare-associated infections: the value of patient isolation. Nursing Standard. 29.6, 37-47 
  • Publication of an article in the ‘Nursing Standard’ (Nov 2013 issue). Nicholson L (2013). Risk of suicide in patients with dementia: a case study. Nursing Standard. 28, 11, 43-49

Other Interests

  • Reading, gym, cycling, and reiki