BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing
If you want to help others in critical need, you can have a rewarding and fulfilling nursing career in mental health. Learn essential clinical skills on this NMC accredited degree.
Gemma Burley
RGN, BSc (Hons), NDFSRH
Lecturer
Department of Social Sciences and Nursing
Biography
Gemma completed her degree in adult nursing at Plymouth University. She initially worked in an orthopaedic ward during her preceptorship, honing her general nursing skills.
Gemma then specialised in sexual health nursing, working within Plymouth’s Community Contraception and Sexual Health services (CCASH). During this time she achieved her Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive healthcare, becoming a nurse diplomate member of the FSRH.
After moving to Southampton in 2017, Gemma joined Southampton’s sexual health service, during this time she completed the STIF foundation course. Becoming a fully trained integrated sexual health nurse.
Gemma has always shown a keen interest in teaching. She became the link education nurse for Southampton sexual health, creating and delivering training for midwifes and medical students at Southampton University.
Further information
Gemma’s research interests including looking into the psycho-social aspects of STI. She is also interested in looking at the future of providing sexual health, including the impact of PREP on sexual health.
Taught courses
Assistant Practitioner (Health) Apprenticeship
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Nursing Associate (NMC 2018) Apprenticeship
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