The Global Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Sharon's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About Sharon
Lecturer in Nursing (Adult)
Academic Lead, for private, voluntary and independent sector (Cornwall)
Peers Assisted Learning Academic Lead (Cornwall)
Non-Medical Prescriber
Strategic lead nurse for general practice nursing (Cornwall & IoS ICB)
Queens Nurse
I have always lived in Cornwall and trained as a Registered General Nurse at the Royal Cornwall School of Nursing (Truro). I went on to obtain my BSc (Hons) in Health Studies and MSc in Advanced Professional Practice with the University of Plymouth.
My clinical practice has primarily been within the community, general practice and strategic nursing. I have experience as a Community nurse, a General practice nurse (GPN), a Non-medical prescribing minor illness nurse and an Urgent care matron. Alongside my University post, I also work as a Strategic Lead Nurse for general practice nursing for Cornwall & IoS Integrated Care board. This allows me to have first-hand experience and knowledge to apply in my teaching, ensuring information is current and relevant to student learning and academia.
Awards:
In 2017, I was awarded the title of Queen's Nurse, in recognition of commitment to high standards of patient care and continually improving practice
Overall outstanding personal tutor of the year (University of Plymouth) STARR Award 2021
Mentor recognition award (University of Plymouth) 2016
Finalist for the NHSE South west General Practice Workforce Improvement Award (South West General Practice Nurse Awards) 2023
Teaching
Teaching on:
- BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult/Child/Mental health)
- Graduate and Post Graduate Certificate Fundamentals of General Practice Nursing
- Independent and supplementary non-medical prescribing
Teaching Interests:
General practice nursing (GPN) continuing education
Strategic nursing
Primary care and community nursing
Contact Sharon
Staff Office , KSPA, RCHT, Truro, TR1 3LQ
+44 1752 583323
sharon.evans@plymouth.ac.uk
