Victoria Cole
Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing
- Faculty:
- Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care
- School:
- School of Nursing
- Location:
- Chelmsford
- Areas of Expertise:
- Nursing and midwifery
A registered mental health nurse with a background in community and enhanced support learning disabilities nursing, Victoria has a keen interest in promoting inclusivity and support for students with learning disabilities as well as promoting the understanding of learning disabilities and autism in wider society.
- Background
Victoria graduated from the University of Dundee with a BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing. During her studies Victoria was published in ‘Mental Health Nursing’ journal with her reflective piece about neurodiverse nursing students.
After graduating Victoria started her nursing career in learning disabilities community nursing and then moved to enhanced support where she supported those with a learning disability through crisis.
This has developed her interest in supporting learners with additional needs in practice settings and the importance of learning disabilities and autism understanding in all fields of health care professionals.
Victoria co-founded the HeMS Neurodiverse Peer Support Group which offers neurodiverse healthcare students a safe space to discuss issues they face on their course.
Victoria has a previous degree in Classical & Archaeological Studies where she grew a keen interest in Classical Greek Mythology and Philosophy. Victoria is passionate about incorporating Ancient Greek Philosophical Thought into Modern Nursing Practice.
- Research interests
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- Learning Disabilities
- Neurodiverse Student Experiences
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classical Greek Philosophy and Mythology
- Qualifications
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- BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing: University of Dundee
- PG Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (with Fellowship to Advanced HE)
- BA (Hons) Classical and Archaeological Studies: University of Kent
- Selected recent publications
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Presented at Engage 2025 – The Magic Circle and Utilising Role Playing Games for Neurodiverse Students in HeMS.
Grant-Cole, V, 2021. Students with autism spectrum disorder can be an asset to mental health nursing. Mental Health Nursing Student Special, pp. 10-11.