Halyn Van der Water
Academic Staff Member
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About
I am passionate about people, culture and living life to the full. I have a diverse nursing background and enjoy working in a variety of settings such as inpatient care, management and the development of programmes. In my ‘spare’ time, I enjoy walking, skiing and connecting with friends.
Awards
Qualifications
- RCpN
- PGcertEmerg
- PGDIPHSC
- MHM
- MPH with Health Promotion specialisation
Areas of expertise
Industry experience, affiliations and achievements
Research activity
Worldwide study of teaching smoking cessation in medical and nursing programmes.
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What do you enjoy about teaching/your job?
I am passionate about helping student nurses to reach their full potential in both academic achievement and everyone working towards the same goal.
What do you love about your area?
Tell us about your experience in the industry
My industry experience includes:
- Acute and Primary Health Care Nursing experience, both in NZ and Australia.
- Management experience in a GP practice and PHO setting.
- Education in chronic disease management with a focus on diabetes.
- Independent immunisation vaccinator.
- Sessional tutor of nursing students in the University of Western Sydney 2018/2019.