School of Nursing

Our people

Led by dedicated academics, experienced clinicians, and professional staff, the UOW School of Nursing fosters a community committed to excellence in education and person-centered care.

Professor Yenna Salamonson

Head of School

Recognised by Elsevier among the world’s top 2% of scientists, Professor Yenna Salamonson brings exceptional expertise in education and workforce scholarship. With over 200 peer-reviewed publications and extensive national and international collaborations, she is a dedicated mentor who has guided more than 30 research students to success. Yenna's work with industry and as the University’s representative on the South Western Sydney Local Health District Multicultural Committee reflects her strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and impactful research.

Key contacts

School office

Head of School
Professor Yenna Salamonson

Deputy Head of School
Professor Bronwyn Everett

Associate Heads of School

Key academic contacts

Head of Students

Bachelor of Nursing and Master of Nursing (Pre-Registration) Academic Program Director
Dr Lorraine Fields

Director of Clinical Partnerships
Associate Professor Peta Drury

Key research contacts

Head of Postgraduate Studies
Dr Joel Zugai

Academics and honorary appointments

Academics

Connect with our academics via their UOW Scholars profiles.

 

Research Fellows

Working with our staff to advance knowledge through independent and collaborative research.

Research Fellows

Visiting and Honorary Appointments

Sharing expertise and experience to support research, teaching, and engagement.

 

Honorary Professorial Fellows

  • Professor Kathleen Curtis
  • Professor Tanya McCance

Honorary Professors

  • Professor John Daly
  • Professor Patricia Davidson
  • Professor Ritin Fernandez
  • Professor Ajesh George
  • Professor Samantha Keogh
  • Professor Declan Patton
  • Professor Sue Randall
  • Professor Val Wilson

Honorary Associate Professors

  • Associate Professor Jed Montayre
  • Associate Professor Lucie Ramjan
  • Dr Jenny Sim

Honorary Senior Fellows

  • Dr Peter Carr
  • Ms Kelly Marriott-Statham

Honorary Senior Lecturers

  • Dr Jacqui Peet

Honorary Lecturers

  • Ms Sally Peters
  • Ms Suzanne Murray

Honorary Fellows

  • Dr Bassam Alshahrani
  • Dr Rebecca Bosworth
  • Dr Alera Bowden
  • Dr Anita Cregan
  • Dr Manela Glarcher
  • Mr Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz
  • Professor Rochelle Wynne

Visiting Associate Professors

  • Dr Andrew Finney

Visiting Research Associates

  • Ms Reejamol John
  • Mr Ahkmad Ridla