Fay Codona
- Lecturer in Adult Nursing
- Institute of Health

- Email: fay.codona@cumbria.ac.uk
- Tel: 01228 616176
- Location: Carlisle - Fusehill Street
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 a lecturer in adult nursing 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.
Qualifications and memberships
BA (Hons) English Literature - University of Northumbria
BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing - University of Cumbria
CoA Leg Ulcer Management - University of Cumbria
Current Professional Affiliations and Memberships:
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
University and College Union (UCU)
Academic and research interests
Primary Care
Wound Care
Mental Health with a focus on depression and trauma
Nurse Education
The Student Experience
Chronic Disease
Gynaecology and Sexual Health
Public Health Screening and Health Behaviours
Substance Misuse and Addiction
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