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Dr Dianne Stratton-Maher

Dr Dianne Stratton-Maher
Name Dianne Stratton-Maher
Position Senior Lecturer (Nursing)
Section School of Nursing and Midwifery
Office I419B
Location Ipswich Campus
Phone +61 7 3812 6022
Extension 6022
Email
Qualifications BHlthSc University of New England , GDipEd University of Newcastle , MNurs University of New England , PhD Royal Melbourne Inst of Tech
Homepage https://research.usq.edu.au/researcher/80vvx/dr-dianne-stratton-maher
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Biography

Dr Dianne Stratton-Maher is Associate Head of Learning, Teaching and Student Success in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Southern Queensland. A registered nurse with more than 30 years of clinical experience, primarily in intensive care nursing, she holds a Graduate Diploma in Education, a Master of Advanced Clinical Education, and a PhD.

Over the past decade, Dianne has held a range of leadership and academic roles in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, including Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, First Year Experience Coordinator, Second Year Coordinator, Bachelor of Nursing Program Director, and Course Coordinator across a number of undergraduate courses. She is a Senior Fellow of Advance HE (SFHEA) and is recognised for her contributions to nursing education, curriculum innovation, and student success.

Dianne's research focuses on nursing education, digital health, and the integration of artificial intelligence into higher education. Her current work explores the ethical and effective use of Generative AI in nursing education, preparing future nurses to confidently engage with emerging technologies while maintaining professional and academic integrity.

Passionate about advancing nursing education, Dianne is committed to creating engaging, inclusive, and future-focused learning environments that support student success and workforce readiness.

Research Career


  • Nursing not elsewhere classified ( 111099 )
  • Nursing not elsewhere classified ( 420599 )
  • Nursing ( 420500 )
  • Other Education ( 399900 )
  • Other Education not elsewhere classified ( 399999 )

Generative AI
Registered nurses transitioning to an academic teaching role


Nurse Informatics & Digital Health Faculty Leadership Team Member (Australian College of Nursing)
Member of the Australian College of Nursing (MACN)
National Committee member of the Australian Nurse Teachers Society (ANTS)


  • Institute for Communities and Regional Development (ICRD)

Teaching


My teaching experience spans multiple courses across the Bachelor of Nursing program, and I currently teach within the postgraduate course HEA6202, supporting healthcare professionals in developing innovative learning strategies for healthcare.


14 Years


5 Years


Associate Head of Learning, Teaching and Student Success in the School of Nursing and Midwifery

Supervision


  • Nursing not elsewhere classified ( 111099 )
  • Nursing not elsewhere classified ( 420599 )
  • Nursing ( 420500 )