Fay Codona

Biography

After completing a degree in English Literature at Northumbria University, I came to study Adult Nursing at the University of Cumbria in 2014, graduating as a registered nurse in 2017. I subsequently worked as a General Practice Nurse in Cumbria. I have been part of the nursing programme team at the University of Cumbria since March 2019, offering a unique perspective to our students as I have been in their shoes not too long ago! I am passionate about the student experience and innovation in nurse education. My current role is Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing, I also have co-ordination responsibilities for year 2 of the programme on Carlisle Fusehill campus. I achieved a Masters in Education Professional Practice in 2024 with a focus on the student lived experience of self-directed learning in year 2 of the nursing undergraduate programme.

Qualifications and memberships

BA (Hons) English Literature - University of Northumbria

BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing - University of Cumbria

CoA Leg Ulcer Management - University of Cumbria

PgC Learning and Teaching in Higher Education - University of Cumbria

MA Education Professional Practice - University of Cumbria

Current Professional Affiliations and Memberships:

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Royal College of Nursing (RCN)

University and College Union (UCU)

Fellow of the HEA

Academic and research interests

Nursing practice and education / pedagogy

The student experience and student wellbeing

Self-directed learning and engagement (particularly in 2nd year)

Mental health issues in the registered and student population

Moving & Handling

Law & ethics

Public health / practice nursing

Chronic disease

Substance misuse and addiction

Health behaviours of patients, staff and students

Communication

Women’s health, contraception and menopause

Sexual health

Publications

Codona, F. (2018). Why practice nursing is an enticing career choice. Primary Health Care (2014+), 28(3), 17. http://dx.doi.org/10.7748/phc.28.3.17.s15 

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