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Melanie Birks
Researcher at James Cook University
Publications - 126
Citations - 6364
Melanie Birks is an academic researcher from James Cook University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Nurse education & Grounded theory. The author has an hindex of 25, co-authored 123 publications receiving 4916 citations. Previous affiliations of Melanie Birks include Monash University, Gippsland campus & Monash University.
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A necessary practice parameter: nursing and midwifery board of Australia midwife standards for practice
Cate Nagle,Marie Heartfield,Susan McDonald,Jane Morrow,Gina Kruger,Julianne Bryce,Melanie Birks,Rhian Cramer,Sara Stelfox,Nicole Hartney +9 more
TL;DR: The research and consultation outcomes that have informed the development of the current draft Midwife standards for practice are presented and the standards reflect current (not aspirational) evidence-based midwifery practice, are up-to-date, meet legislative requirements and align with the other NMBA standards forpractice.
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Informing the development midwifery standards for practice: A literature review for policy development.
Catherine Nagle,Catherine Nagle,Susan McDonald,Jane Morrow,Gina Kruger,Rhian Cramer,Sara Couch,Nicole Hartney,Julianne Bryce,Melanie Birks,Marie Heartfield +10 more
TL;DR: This review articulates the definition, role and scope of midwifery practice to inform the development of contemporary standards for practice for the Australian midwife.
Book Chapter
Doing grounded theory: Experiences from a study on designing undergraduate nursing curricula in Australia
TL;DR: This chapter discusses processes used in undertaking a grounded theory study on designing undergraduate nursing curricula in the context of national accreditation requirements and describes the lead investigator's experiences in undertaking this study for his doctoral research.
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Doctoral dissertation: building scholarly capacity whilst advancing new knowledge in the discipline of nursing.
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Increasing the pool of students in rural locations: A satellite model of nurse education
TL;DR: In response to professional nurse shortages in rural areas of Australia, initiatives have been introduced including the development of new university pre-registration programs in various states, and it is hoped that nursing students who experience the rural environment choose to remain in these locations after graduation.