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Associate Professor Irene Ngune

Irene Ngune is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing and Midwifery. 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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