Doctorate

Caitlin Fitzgibbon

Paramedic
Australia

Doctorate Title: An Opportunity for the Health Workforce: The Lived Experience of Emergency Nurse-Paramedics Working for Australian Jurisdictional Ambulance Services.

Doctorate Description: This research study's aim was to explore the lived experience of dual-qualified emergency nurse-paramedics working for Australian jurisdictional ambulance services. A descriptive phenomenological approach was adopted for the study, where individual interviews were conducted with emergency nurse-paramedics who met set criteria. 

Details:

Type: PhD
University: Western Sydney University
Primary Supervisor: Dr Liz Thyer
Category: Professional Development
Funding:
Start Date: 2020
End Date: 2024
Status: Complete

Thesis

Awaiting

Research Interests

Extended models of care/diversifying the paramedic role.

Publications