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Biography
Caroline Crawford is a Registered Nurse and Lecturer in Adult Nursing at the School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Ulster University. Her teaching spans undergraduate, MSc, and PhD levels.
Caroline’s research focuses on social prescribing and nursing education, with a particular interest in academic writing, neurodiversity within the nursing profession, and civility within healthcare teams. She is a member of the Person-Centred Care and Education Research Stream, and Sustainability Champion for the School. She is a reviewer for Nurse Education Today.
Caroline completed her nursing degree at Ulster University and undertook further education in perioperative nursing at Queen's University, Belfast. Her clinical experience is in theatre, recovery and anaesthetic nursing. She later specialised as a Clinical Research Nurse, coordinating clinical drug trials in stroke, cardiology and respiratory diseases.
Caroline returned to Ulster University to complete a PhD within the School of Nursing and Paramedic Science. Her research focused on the selection criteria utilised across the United Kingdom for admitting nursing students to undergraduate degree programs.
Caroline was awarded the Ulster University Early Educator Award in 2026.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Frailty, loneliness and social isolation in older adults: a holistic approach for district nursing
Halpin, F., Reid, B. & Crawford, C., 4 May 2026, In: British Journal of Community Nursing. 31, 5, p. 228-233 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Promoting Health Through Social Prescribing: A Community-Based ‘Grow Your Own’ Initiative in Urban and Rural Northern Ireland
Crawford, C., Beattie, A. & Fitzpatrick, B., 16 Feb 2026, p. 238. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Write Like a Nurse: Embedding inclusive, scaffolded writing support to enhance written communication skills
Crawford, C., 19 Jun 2026, (Published online)Research output: Other contribution › Blog
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Empowering Nurses: Fostering a Culture of Respect and Civility
Crawford, C., Flanagan, B. (Contributor), Reid, J. (Contributor), Doherty, M. (Contributor) & Fitzpatrick, B. (Contributor), 10 Sept 2025, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Promoting Health Through Social Prescribing: A Community-Based ‘Grow Your Own’ Initiative in Urban and Rural Northern Ireland
Crawford, C., Beattie, A., Duffy, M., Duffy, K. & Fitzpatrick, B., 12 Sept 2025, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
Prizes
Activities
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Write Like a Nurse: Embedding Academic Writing Support to Enhance Student Nurses’ Confidence and Professional Competence
Crawford, C. (Participant), Sproule, H. (Participant), Delaney, G. (Participant) & Flanagan, B. (Participant)
15 Apr 2026 → 16 Apr 2026Activity: Other
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Empowering Nurses: Fostering a culture of respect and civility
Crawford, C. (Participant), Doherty, M. (Participant), Flanagan, B. (Participant) & Fitzpatrick, B. (Participant)
15 Apr 2026 → 16 Apr 2026Activity: Other
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Write Like a Nurse: Transformative Writing Development to Strengthen Confidence and Professional Identity
Crawford, C. (Speaker)
26 Feb 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Interprofessional Education Festival
Crawford, C. (Speaker) & Halpin, F. (Speaker)
25 Mar 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Write Like a Pro: Embedding Writing Skills in Pre-Registration Education
Crawford, C. (Speaker)
16 Jun 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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Civic Contribution - Sponsored Hope-a-thon to raise vital funds for the Child Cancer Unit in Belfast
14/05/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Nurses receive wellbeing grants in memory of Amin Abdullah
6/02/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other
Thesis
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An exploration of the predictive validity of the selection criteria for nursing programmes at one university in the United Kingdom
Crawford, C. (Author), Black, P. (Supervisor), Fitzpatrick, B. (Supervisor) & Melby, V. (Supervisor), Sept 2022Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Profiles
Projects
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Ideas Fund Social Prescribing Project with Derg Valley Care
Fitzpatrick, B. (PI) & Crawford, C. (CoI)
1/11/24 → 31/05/26
Project: Research