Organisers
Dr Zerina Tomkins, Program Director, Master of Nursing Science, University of Melbourne.
Zerina holds a PhD in Tissue Engineering and a Master in Nursing Science. As a Program Director she oversees the curriculum design for graduate-entry-to practice nursing program. Dr Tomkins is a data scientist with eclectic interest spanning cell biology of rare diseases, ethics of digital healthcare, digital health literacy in patients and nursing workforce and educational interventions aimed at preparing nursing graduates to meet the demands of digitally-driven healthcare environments facilitating transition from student nurse to registered nurse.
Kalpana Raghunathan, PhD Candidate, School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University.
As a PhD candidate, Kalpana’s (RN, MNurs Ed, MHRM, MDev Studies, BN and BA Sociology) research focus is integration of simulated electronic health records in entry to practice nursing curriculum. She is an education development professional, specialising in education strategy and change management, curriculum development and course design, and implementing digital learning tools. Her diverse educational and professional background underpins her interest for effective educational preparation and workforce readiness of nursing graduates for the challenges of the technology enabled healthcare work environment.
Dr Helen Almond, Lecturer in Digital Health
As a nurse Helen holds an MSc (Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care) and PhD in Information and Computing Sciences. Her experience in advanced leadership, clinical, facilitation and educator roles internationally articulate hospital, community and primary care. Helen’s curiosity lies in understanding the impact of digital health technology on person-centred care delivery for vulnerable communities. Educational and curriculum development has expanded her focus toward, understanding the impact of digital health technology for early career and established Health Professionals.
