Deirdre Corby

Professor
Nursing and Human Sciences
Dublin City University
Ireland

Professor Nursing
Biography

Dr Deirdre Corby is lecturer in the School of Nursing, Dublin City University with a PhD from Ulster University for a study entitled Experiences in post-secondary and higher education: a hermeneutic interpretation of the narratives of people with intellectual disability. MSc. in Nursing Management, Graduate Diploma in Public Management, National Diploma in Personnel Management, Registered Nurse (Intellectual Disabilities) and Manual Handling trainer. A number of years of clinical experience prior to becoming involved in Nurse Education. Interests include supporting people with intellectual disability to become involved in decisions within the services they attend and also promoting access to post-secondary and higher education.

Research Intrest

Service User Involvement for people with intellectual disabilities. Inclusive Involvenment in Education Independent Living for people with disabilities, Assistive Technologies, Intellectual Disabilities, Education, Management and Training for Managers