Johanna McMullan

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Johanna McMullan

Mrs

Senior Lecturer (Education), School of Nursing and Midwifery

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9723-2673

Phone+44 (0)28 9097 2688
Emailj.mcmullan@qub.ac.uk
Room 01.009 - Lanyon Building

United Kingdom

2008Research output 2008: 1Research output 2015: 5Research output 2016: 4Research output 2017: 4Research output 2018: 4Research output 2019: 8Research output 2021: 2Research output 2022: 4Research output 2023: 3Research output 2024: 3Research output 2025: 42025

Research activity per year

Personal profile

Teaching

As the Director of Education in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, I am responsible for leading the strategic direction and academic excellence of our educational programs. I ensure that our curricula not only meet regulatory and accreditation standards but also equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and compassion essential for modern nursing and midwifery practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:\ I develop and implement our educational strategy, ensuring alignment with healthcare education standards and the evolving needs of clinical practice. I stay abreast of advancements in nursing and midwifery education to keep our programs at the forefront of the field.
Program Development & Management:\ I oversee the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of our undergraduate and postgraduate curricula. I work closely with faculty, clinical partners, and accreditation bodies to maintain academic rigour and relevance. I ensure that simulation, clinical placements, and interprofessional learning opportunities are fully integrated and impactful.
Team Leadership:\ I lead and support a dedicated team of academic and professional staff. I foster an environment of collaboration, innovation, and excellence in teaching and learning. Mentoring faculty in pedagogical development and research-informed teaching is a core part of my role.
Quality Assurance & Compliance:\ I ensure our programs comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional body requirements, including the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards. I lead our preparations for internal and external reviews and ensure robust processes for student feedback and quality enhancement.
Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement:\ I build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare providers, clinical educators, alumni, and professional bodies. I represent the School at academic and healthcare forums, ensuring our voice is heard in shaping the future of nursing and midwifery education.
Resource Management:\ I manage the education budget and allocate resources effectively to support teaching excellence and student success. I also pursue opportunities for funding and innovation in educational delivery.

Skills & Qualifications:

I bring extensive experience in healthcare education leadership, with a deep understanding of the complexities and demands of nursing and midwifery training.
I have expertise in curriculum development, quality assurance, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
I am an advocate for innovative teaching methods, including simulation and digital learning technologies.
I am committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that prepares our students for compassionate, evidence-based practice.
I hold advanced academic qualifications in nursing, midwifery, or healthcare education, and I am an active contributor to the professional community.

Teaching

I am a NMC registered teacher and have completed my PGCHCP, and Masters Nursing (Distinction) and Masters in Education. I currently teach at both pre-registration and post–registration level into my areas of expertise. The quality of my teaching has been consistently evaluated as excellent. Over my teaching career, the quality of my academic and clinical teaching has been enhanced through completion of teaching courses such as: e-teaching; Evidence based learning; Small group teaching; Evidence-based practice Linking teaching and research; Writing learning outcomes; and module design Postgraduate supervisors.

My main reserach interet is Educational, specifically student experinece, assessment, attrition, on boarding onto program and patient and carers involvement in teaching and assessment.

Achievements

Nursing Education Today’s Best Presentation Award: Fitzwilliam College Cambridge 2007

Higher Education Academy, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine: Best Presentation Award: Newcastle upon Tyne: 2008

Awarded Distinction in Masters degree 2013

Particulars

Academic qualifications:

BN (Hons): Glasgow University 1993-1997

PGCE: Queens University 2007

Masters in Nursing Queens University (Distinction) 2013

Masters in Eduaction Queens University 2021

Advanced Life Support: University of Surrey 2001

Advanced Trauma Life Support Course: University of Surrey 2001

Paediatric Advanced Life Support: University of Surrey 2002

Trauma Nurses Care Course: St. Georges Teaching Hospital: 2003

English National Board: 199: Post Graduate Qualification in Accident and Emergency Care: 2000

English National Board:998: Post Graduate Qualification in Teaching and Assessing

NVQ Assessors’ Award: 1999

NVQ Internal Verifiers Award: 2002

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Research output

8 Article
8 Poster
2 Conference contribution
1 Digital or Visual Products
3 More
1 Commissioned report
1 Chapter (peer-reviewed)
1 Abstract
1 Paper
1 Web publication/site
Integrating student leadership and co-design in nurse education

Craig, S., Crolly-Burton, G., Weir, E., Watkins, R., Boakye, C., McDowell, Z., Brown, A., McMullan, J., Birch, M., McCormick, K. & Mitchell, G., 19 Nov 2025, In: Nursing Management. 32, 5, 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Co-Design
Nursing Student
Leadership Development
Diabetes Mellitus
Student attrition: understanding the present to secure the future of nursing

Guttridge, H., Peters, R., McConnell, H., O'Neill, D. & McMullan, J., 01 Sept 2025, In: Nursing Times. 121, 9, p. 22-25 59476 .

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

File

Nursing Student
Nursing Shortage
Practice Gap
Mental Health

48 Downloads (Pure) - ### Support for nursing and midwifery education in practice

McMullan, J., Jul 2025, NIPCE.

Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

Nursing
Education
Midwife
Primary Medical Care
Primary Health Care
The costs and benefits for citizen trainers of sharing their personal experience of community wide trauma with undergraduate nursing students: a qualitative study of survivors of the Northern Irish Troubles

Porter, S., Santin, O. & McMullan, J., Nov 2025, In: Nursing Outlook. 73, 6, 6 p., 102553.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

File

Healthcare
Focus Group
Qualitative Study
Emotional Distress
Trauma-Informed Care

22 Downloads (Pure) - ### Co-design and evaluation of an audio podcast about sustainable development goals for undergraduate nursing & midwifery students in Northern Ireland. Theme: Planetary health and sustainability

McMullan, J., Craig, S., Anderson, T., Stark, P., Hughes, C., Gormley, K., Killough, J. & Mitchell, G., 27 Oct 2024.

Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review

UK
Sustainable Development Goals
Nursing Student
Midwifery Student
Healthcare Profession

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Prizes

Best Presentation Award: Higher Education Academy Conference Medicine : Newcastle upon Tyne

McMullan, J. (Recipient), 2008

Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)

McMullan, J. (Recipient), Sept 2007

Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)

Nurse
Chair of Board of Examiners

McMullan, J. (Recipient), 01 Sept 2023

Prize: Other distinction - ### Chair of Student Voice Committee

McMullan, J. (Recipient), 01 Sept 2023

Prize: Appointment - ### Excellence in Emergency Medicine Finalist

McMullan, J. (Recipient), 31 Mar 2009

Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)

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Activities

14 Participation in conference
12 Other
11 Invited talk
4 Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
19 More
7 Membership of network
5 Participation in workshop, seminar, course
5 Membership of peer review panel or committee
4 Public lecture/debate/seminar
3 Editorial activity
3 Oral presentation
2 Participation in Festival/Exhibition
2 Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
2 UG external examination
2 Membership of public/government advisory/policy group or panel
1 Work on advisory panel to industry or government or non-government organisation
1 Work on advisory panels for social community and cultural engagement
1 Publication peer-review
World Congress on Nursing Education

Porter, S. (Advisor), McMullan, J. (Invited speaker) & Santin, O. (Invited speaker)

01 Jul 2026 → 03 Jul 2026

Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference - ### Strength in action, educate, support, inspire

McMullan, J. (Advisor)

05 Mar 2026

Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk - ### Education and Skills planning showcase

McMullan, J. (Participant)

28 Jan 2026

Activity: Other activity types › Other - ### Embedding training on domestic violence into the curriculum

McMullan, J. (Advisor)

06 Jan 2026

Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk - ### QUB Teaching Awards

McMullan, J. (Recipient)

19 Dec 2025

Activity: Other activity types › Other