Academic biography

Fiona Hurley is an Assistant Professor in Children’s Nursing at the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health since August 2023. Fiona is a Registered General and Children’s Nurse. Fiona is also a Registered Nurse Tutor with an extensive work history in healthcare education. Fiona completed her PhD at Dublin City University in 2020. Her PhD study explored the experiences of caring for children with non-malignant life-limiting conditions on the island of Ireland (both north and south). The PhD was funded through the All-Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC) and the Health Research Board (HRB). A concurrent mixed-methods design was adopted. Prior to commencing her current position, Fiona worked as a postdoctoral researcher on the all-island CO-DECIDE study: Co-production of a decision-making framework for planning the place of end-of-life care for children, young people and their families on the island of Ireland. Her specific research interests are in the care of children with complex and palliative care needs. Fiona has regularly acted as peer reviewer in her area of expertise and interest.