Mrs Sharon Evans

Lecturer in Nursing (Adult)

Academic Lead, for private, voluntary and independent sector (Cornwall) 

Peers Assisted Learning Academic Lead (Cornwall)

Non-Medical Prescriber

Strategic lead nurse for general practice nursing (Cornwall & IoS ICB)

Queens Nurse

I have always lived in Cornwall and trained as a Registered General Nurse at the Royal Cornwall School of Nursing (Truro). I went on to obtain my BSc (Hons) in Health Studies and MSc in Advanced Professional Practice with the University of Plymouth. 

My clinical practice has primarily been within the community, general practice and strategic nursing. I have experience as a Community nurse, a General practice nurse (GPN), a Non-medical prescribing minor illness nurse and an Urgent care matron. Alongside my University post, I also work as a Strategic Lead Nurse for general practice nursing for Cornwall & IoS Integrated Care board. This allows me to have first-hand experience and knowledge to apply in my teaching, ensuring information is current and relevant to student learning and academia. 

Awards: 

In 2017, I was awarded the title of Queen's Nurse, in recognition of commitment to high standards of patient care and continually improving practice

Overall outstanding personal tutor of the year (University of Plymouth) 2021

Mentor recognition award (University of Plymouth) 2016 

Qualifications

Registered Nurse 

MSc (Distinction) Advanced Professional Practice

BSc (Hons) Health Studies 

Postgraduate Certificate Academic Practice (PgCAP)

Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert)

Professional membership

Nursing & Midwifery Council 

Queens Nursing Institute 

The Association of Academic General Practice Nurse Educators

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Roles on external bodies

Strategic lead nurse for general practice nursing (Cornwall & IoS ICB)

The Association of Academic General Practice Nurse Educators

Queens Nursing Institute

Teaching interests

Teaching on: 

• BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult/Child/Mental health)
• Graduate and Post Graduate Certificate Fundamentals of General Practice Nursing
• Independent and supplementary non-medical prescribing

Teaching Interests: 

General practice nursing (GPN) continuing education

Strategic nursing 

Primary care and community nursing