Cathy Dickson
Biography
Cathy has been a Lecturer at the University of Western Sydney for the past 11 years. Having been inspired by her international students’ stories and determination to succeed, she completed a Doctor of Nursing in 2013 answering the research question, What is the nature of learning to nurse in the Australian clinical environment for international culturally and linguistically different students? Cathy is rapidly developing a profile as an expert regarding international nursing students receiving many requests for presentations both nationally and internationally.
Abstract
Abstract : Observing, managing and focusing: Learning to be a local nurse for the international student