About me

Associate Professor Caroline Browne, RN, Phd, MIntHlt, BAppSc (Nursing), SFHEA, MACN is currently the Associate Dean of Learning and Teaching, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for the School of Nursing at Murdoch University.

My professional nursing career has included both clinical and education-based nursing roles in Australia, the United States of America and Viet Nam. I am an academic with over 15 years of experience in designing, implementing and delivering nursing education in the university sector, with a track record of research, scholarship and postgraduate research supervision focused on nursing education, reflective practice, and professional identity. I am an active member of professional organisations, such as the Australian College of Nursing and Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council, holding leadership roles and contributing to policy, advocacy and accreditation work at state and national level.

Awards

Vice Chancellors Citations for Excellence in Enhancing Learning
Murdoch University (Australia, Perth), 2016
Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
Department of Education and Training (Australia, Canberra), 2016
Vice Chancellor's Citation for Excellence in Enhancing Learning.
Murdoch University (Australia, Perth), 2023
Senior Fellow
Higher Education Academy, November, 2024

Organisational Affiliations

Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Murdoch University

Chair Global Nursing Faculty, Australian College of Nursing (Australia, Canberra) - ACN

Education

Nursing
2020, Doctor of Philosophy, Murdoch University (Australia, Perth)

Thesis Title: Development of a Framework for Successful International Clinical Placements: A Case Study of Australian Bachelor of Nursing Students Studying Abroad in Asia

International Health
2008, Master Degree, Curtin University (Australia, Perth)

Thesis Title: Private Health Care Utilisation – Determining Factors and Out of Pocket Costs for Vietnamese Consumers in Ho Chi Minh City.

Nursing
2001, Bachelor of Applied Science (Nursing), Curtin University (Australia, Perth)