Rate My Professor Jenny Weller-Newton

Professor Jennifer Weller-Newton serves as the Head of School for Nursing and Midwifery in the Faculty of Health at the University of Canberra, holding the position of Professor of Nursing. A Fellow of the Australian College of Nursing (FACN), she began her career as a registered nurse and midwife. Weller-Newton earned a Doctorate of Education (EdD) from Monash University and a B.A. (Hons, 1st class). Her previous roles include academic positions at Monash University and Honorary Principal Fellow at the University of Melbourne Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.

Specializing in nursing education, clinical learning environments, transition to practice for new graduates, workplace learning culture, interprofessional learning, reflective practice, and women's health, her research has garnered over 3,000 citations according to Google Scholar. Prominent publications feature "The transitional journey through the graduate year: A focus group study" (Newton & McKenna, 2007, International Journal of Nursing Studies, 386 citations), "The motivations to nurse: an exploration of factors amongst undergraduate students, registered nurses and nurse managers" (Newton et al., 2009, Journal of Nursing Management, 204 citations), "Exploring ward nurses' perceptions of continuing education in clinical settings" (Govranos & Newton, 2014, Nurse Education Today, 193 citations), "Clinical learning environment inventory: factor analysis" (Newton et al., 2010, Journal of Advanced Nursing, 178 citations), and "Lost in translation: Barriers to learning in health professional clinical education" (Newton et al., 2009, Learning in Health and Social Care, 172 citations). In her leadership role, she drives nursing and midwifery programs, international partnerships including delegations from Thai universities, and funded projects such as a $2.1 million Commonwealth tender to enhance aged care nursing workforce capacity. She also champions student awards like the Audrey Thew Scholarship and recognizes excellence in nursing education.