Professor Lydia Aziato is the Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Ghana. She has been a nurse for over 20 years. She had her first degree in nursing and psychology in 2001 and in 2006, she graduated with an MPhil in Nursing from the University of Ghana. She also has a specialty certificate in Oncology Nursing from the cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, Canada and completed in 2006. Subsequently she graduated with a PhD in Nursing from the University of the Western Cape, South Africa in 2013.
She holds both local and international positions in nursing organizations such as Sigma Theta Tau. She also serves on a number of boards and committees and she is an external examiner for a number of Universities in Ghana and internationally.
She has published in many credible international peer-reviewed journals and is a reviewer for more than ten credible journals. Her research interests span across pain management, cancer and surgical nursing. She has advanced skills in qualitative research and curriculum development. She is interested in training and mentoring young nurses and students to enhance their skills and independence.
Courses Taught
Research Interests
Award and Achievement
Research Grant
Publications
1. Journal
2. Book Chapter
Conference Presentation
Professional Membership and Affiliations
1. Member, Honour Society of Nursing (Sigma Theta Tau International, Tau Lambda-at-Large Chapter; Faculty counselor, Ghana), 2005
2. Member, University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), 2006
3. Academic Committee Member, Nightingale School of Nursing, Accra – 2016 to date
4. Member, Review of fellowship applications: Africa Science Leadership Programme (2nd Cohort, 2016/2017 Fellows) – January, 2016
5. President & Board chair – Chi-Omicron-At-Large, a chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), 2017 to Date
6. Vice-President & Board member – Chi-Omicron-At-Large, a chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), 2015 to 2017
7. Member - Academic Board, Ghana College and Nurses and Midwives 2015 to Date
8. Member – Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Regional Coordinating Committee for Africa and Chair for programming/regional conference planning – 2015 to Date
9. Board member – Tau Lambda-At-Large, a chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), 2013 to 2015
10. Advisory Council Member – International Academic Nursing Alliance (IANA) Advisory Council for 2013-2015 biennium (STTI).
Keynote and Invited Presentations
1. 4TH Military Nightingales Week Celebration and Awards Ceremony. Theme: Military Nightingale: Ensuring Client Satisfaction through Quality Service and Adequate Staffing. OCTOBER 14, 2016 @ 37 Military Hospital, Accra14TH.
2. Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Nurses’ Group 3rd Annual Conference and Scientific Session: Theme: Delivering Quality Ear, Nose and Throat Health Service: The Role of the ENT Nurse, the Employer and Client. September 29, 2016 @ Valley View University, Women's Centre, Oyibi, Accra.
3. General Nurses Group of Ghana: 13th National Delegates Conference and Congress. THEME: Using Research to Improve Clinical Outcomes: The Role of the Nurse. August 18, 2016, @ Greater Accra GRNA Hostel, Accra, Ghana.
4. Launch and Celebration of International Nurses’ Day. Theme: Nurses And Midwives, A Force for Change: Improving Health Systems Resilience through Safe Staffing. May 12, 2016, @ GRNA Hostel (Headquarters), Accra, Ghana.
5. Sub-Regional Workshop of the West African College of Nursing.
Theme: Current Trends in Tuberculosis Management in the Sub-Region: Implications to Nursing Practice – September 30, 2013, @ GRNA Hostel (Headquarters), Accra, Ghana
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