World Nursing Education and Practice Congress
THEME: "Advancing Global Nursing Through Education and Excellence in Practice"
21-22 Sep 2026 
Ramada Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal THEME: "Advancing Global Nursing Through Education and Excellence in Practice"
21-22 Sep 2026
Ramada Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal 
Bournemouth University, UK
Title: Nursing Leadership and Educator Collaboration: The Catalyst for Meaningful Post-Registration Learning for Service Improvement in Nursing Practice
Dr. Tanya Andrewes is a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at Bournemouth University with a professional background in oncology nursing and extensive experience across higher education and distance learning environments. Her career has spanned clinical practice and academic leadership, including educational roles within both a traditional red brick university and distance education contexts.
Her academic and professional interests focus on open education, accessibility, and equity in learning opportunities, with a strong commitment to widening access to education for healthcare professionals. Dr. Andrewes’ research explores the intersection of nursing practice, lifelong learning, and digital education.
She recently completed her Doctorate, which investigated how registered nurses use free online learning resources to meet continuing professional development requirements for revalidation with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Her work contributes to ongoing discussions around open educational resources, professional learning, and the evolving landscape of nursing education and practice.