Jessica Stokes-Parish

(She/her)

Jessica is an ICU nurse with with over 14 years experience in oncology, intensive care and surgical settings. She is an experienced educator and has taught a variety of topics, including research design, critical care skills. Jessica has held appointments in the university and healthcare sector, including leading strategy and clinical outcomes research at a large tertiary hospital.

Formal qualifications - Jessica holds a number of postgraduate degrees. Masters in Nursing (Advanced Practice), Graduate Certificate in Critical Care, PhD in Medicine, Graduate Certificate Science Communication.

Jessica’s areas of research include exploring human interactions with artificial representations of reality, specifically the impact on engagement related to authenticity. Her interest areas include how learning activities shape patient outcomes, with a particular focus on stereotyping versus individual design.

Experience

  • 2020–present
    Assistant Professor, Bond University
  • 2019–2020
    Clinical Nurse Consultant, Hunter New England Health
  • 2020–2020
    Sessional Academic, University of Newcastle
  • 2016–2020
    Associate Lecturer, University of Newcastle
  • 2011–2020
    ICU Nurse, Calvary Mater Newcastle
  • 2013–2016
    Simulation Coordinator , University of Newcastle

Education

  • 2020 
    University of Newcastle, PhD (Medicine)
  • 2013 
    College of Nursing, Graduate Certificate Critical Care (ICU)
  • 2011 
    University of Newcastle , Masters in Nursing (Advanced Practice)
  • 2008 
    University of Newcastle, Bachelor of Nursing

Publications

  • 2020
    How does moulage contribute to medical students’ perceived engagement in simulation? A mixed-methods pilot study, Advances in Simulation
  • 2020
    Angels and heroes: the unintended consequence of the hero narrative, Journal of Nursing Scholarship
  • 2019
    Expert opinions on the authenticity of moulage in simulation: a delphi study, Advances in Simulation
  • 2018
    Investigating the impact of moulage on simulation engagement-a systematic review, Nurse Education Today
  • 2017
    Does appearance matter? current issues and formulation of a research agenda for moulage in simulation, Simulation in Healthcare
  • 2017
    Rurally located academics for undergraduate nursing placements for students who "go rural", ANMJ

Grants and Contracts

  • 2018
    Strategic Pilot Grant
    Role:
    Primary Investigator
    Funding Source:
    University of Newcastle Australia
  • 2017
    Novice Researcher Grant
    Role:
    Primary Investigator
    Funding Source:
    Society for Simulation in Healthcare

Professional Memberships

  • Simulation Australasia
  • Australian College of Critical Care Nurses

Research Areas

  • Higher Education (130103)
  • Simulation And Modelling (080110)

Contact Jessica for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision