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Associate Professor Irene Ngune

Associate Professor

Staff Member Details

Irene Ngune is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing and Midwifery; and acting Associate Dean-Research. She is also the coordinator of postgraduate mental health courses in the school.

Current Teaching

  • CMH5109 - Contemporary Issues in Mental Health
  • CMH5110 - Assessments in Mental Health
  • NUR6114 - Thesis Preparation Unit

Professional Associations

  • 2023 to present - Editorial Board Member – BMC Nursing
  • 2024 – Co-founder WA Mental Health Research Network
  • 2022 to present – Adjunct Associate Professor University of Nairobi
  • 2022 to present – Key Influencer Australian College of Mental Health Nurses
  • 2018 to present - Credentialled Mental Health Nurse
  • 2016 to present – Member Australian College of Mental Health Nurses

Awards and Recognition

  • 2024 – Aurora Leadership Program
  • 2013 - Australian Postgraduate Research Scholarship Award
  • 2008 – Extra miles award – US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
  • 2007 – Goals Achievement Award - US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
  • 2005 – Australian Development Scholarship Award – Australian Government

Research Areas and Interest

  • Care outcomes of consumers in the acute and community mental health environments.
  • Mental health outcomes for individuals with chronic and life-limiting conditions.
  • Psychological adaptation among patients and their caregivers.
  • Mixed methods research designs.
  • Quantitative research methodologies.
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