Theresa Mitchell   

Biography - Theresa trained as a nurse in the late 70s and then as a midwife in the early 80s. She obtained a Diploma in Nursing (Lond) whilst working as a nursing sister. She completed a B.Ed (Hons) in 1991 and a PhD in Social Science in 2000.

Theresa has been providing research and scholarly consultancy for 7 years and is involved in research exploring patients’ experiences of living with cancer and receiving chemotherapy.

Abstract - Helping nurses to publish - The challenge of diversity

Advising and supporting nurses through the writing and publishing process is a challenge. In this presentation I will outline issues that impact upon the process of writing for publication, including the general nursing curriculum, specialities within nursing, and the academic levels at which nurses might operate. The role of librarians and the services they provide are central to successful writing outcomes.