Mrs Linda Nichols
Lecturer
BN, Grad Cert (Oncology Nursing), Grad Cert (Neuroscience Nursing), Grad Cert (University Teaching and Learning), Grad Dip (Aged Care), MCN (Neuroscience Nursing), Authorised Nurse Immuniser.
Contact Details
Teaching Responsibilities
My primary role at UTAS is Unit Coordinator of the Neuroscience units as well as holding a number of teaching responsibilities in the Bachelor of Nursing Undergraduate Programme and the Post Graduate programme.
Research Interests
- Neuroscience nursing, particularly neuro-oncology nursing and the coordination of cancer care.
- Primary health care, aged care and community nursing.
- Health care law and ethics.
Publications
- Byers, S & Carter, LJ 2011, ‘Book Review Neuroscience Nursing Evidence Based Practice, Australasian Journal of Neuroscience, vol. 21, no. 1, p. 7.
- Nichols, LJ 2011, ‘Tramadol and seizures: an overview’, Australasian Journal of Neuroscience, vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 13-19.
- Nichols, LJ & Nichols D 2011, ‘Book Review Principles & Practice of Neuro-oncology A Multidisciplinary Approach’, Australasian Journal of Neuroscience, vol. 21, no. 2, p. 7.
- Nichols, LJ 2011, ‘A review of current treatment options for glioblastoma multiforme’, Australasian Journal of Neuroscience, vol. 21, no. 2, pp. 19-25.
- Nichols, LJ 2012, ‘Polycystic astrocytoma’s in adults incidence and outcomes: A review of the literature’, Australasian Journal of Neuroscience, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 19-24.
- Nichols, LJ 2012, Manuscript ‘Coordinating neuro-oncology care: A primary health care framework’ Under Review (2012).
- Nichols, LJ 2012, ‘Medulloblastoma in adults never too old’, Australasian Journal of Neuroscience, in print (Oct 2012).
- Nichols, LJ 2012, ‘Seizure management for neuro-oncology patients why evidence is not reality’, The Australian Journal of Cancer Nursing, in print (Sept 2012).
Professional Memberships
- Australasian Neuroscience Nurses Association committee member Scientific and Venue Conference Convenor 2010-present.
- Tasmanian Cancer Care Network Project 2010-2012, Cancer Pathway working group, mapping cancer care referral and treatment pathways.
