Katrina Emerson

Katrina Emerson

Mrs

  • 1.21 Edith Cavell Building

Personal profile

Academic Background

Biography

Katrina joined HSC in 2002 having worked for a number of years in sexual health and HIV.  Katrina is involved with the teaching of reproductive and sexual health for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.  In addition, she maintains her interest in sexual health by continuing to practice in reproductive and sexual health.

Katrina's research interests include the construction of the homosexual identity in education, early recognition of cognitive impairement in people with late HIV disease and the psychological impact of termination of pregnancy.

Katrina is Associate Dean FMH Admissions.

Teaching Interests

  • Undergraduate and postgraduate nurse education including facilitation of enquiry based learning, delivering resource sessions, and teaching in clinical practice
  • Interprofessional Learning
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Women's Health

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):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being