Rate My Professor Danielle Rogers

Danielle Rogers is a Lecturer in Nursing in the School of Health at the University of the Sunshine Coast. She earned a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Southern Queensland and a Master of Emergency Nursing from Griffith University in 2017. Registered as a nurse, Rogers possesses over 15 years of clinical experience in emergency nursing, interventional radiology, rural and remote nursing, immunisation, and sexual health. She began her academic career at the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2017, where she coordinates and teaches key Preparation for Practice courses in the Bachelor of Nursing Science program, namely NUR226 Preparation for Practice 2 and NUR286 Preparation for Practice 3. Her teaching approach prioritises simulation-based education, clinical decision-making, communication skills, and preparing students for transition to clinical practice.

Rogers specialises in research addressing challenges for nursing professionals in rural and remote areas, focusing on the needs of non-emergency trained Registered Nurses delivering emergency care in such environments. She is pursuing a PhD titled “Providing emergency care in rural and remote facilities: what are the needs of non-emergency trained registered nurses new to the environment?” A notable publication is Rogers, D., Calleja, P., Byrne, A.-L., and Sahay, A. (2025), 'Exploring the Role and Skill Requirements of Registered Nurses Working in Rural and Remote Areas: A Scoping Review,' published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing. Additional research outputs include presentations such as 'Unprepared and under pressure: Transitioning experiences to emergency nursing in rural and remote areas' (2025). In 2024, she received Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy. Rogers holds Fellowship status with the Higher Education Academy (UK), membership in the Australian College of Nursing, and membership in CRANAplus, contributing to advancements in nursing education, workforce development, and policy for rural healthcare.