Elisabeth R Jacob
Edith Cowan University, Australia
Biography
Elisabeth Jacob is currently the Associate Dean (Nursing) for the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Edith Cowan University. She practiced clinically as a registered nurse for over 20 years in both rural and metropolitan hospitals where she developed her interest in nursing education and workforce. She has experience in nursing management and education and practiced in medical, emergency and intensive care wards. Elisabeth’s research interests include: development of the nursing workforce; skill mix and its effect on patient outcomes; critical thinking and patient outcomes; and mixed methods research.
Abstract
Abstract : A protocol for the development of a critical thinking assessment tool for nurses