Academic interests
My research areas mainly concerns mental health services, powerrelations, drama/forum play and supervision/coaching.
Courses taught
Mental health services
Powerrelations
Care of the dying patient
Supervision, coaching and pedagogy
Drama and forum play
Practical procedures in nursing practice
Environmental work
Sexual abuse
Personality disorders
Perspectives on mental health
Education
Registered Nurse from Østfold Nursing College in 1991. Mental health nurse since 1995, and supervisior since 2007. A master's degree in Nursing Science and Didactics from the Norwegian Institute of Nursing Science, University of Oslo, 2002. I am studying for a PhD at the Norwegian University og Science and Technology, Trondheim.
Work experience
Since 1997 I have been employed at Østfold University College, Faculty of Health and Welfare (University Lecturer and Assistant Professor).
In the years 1991 to 1993 I was employed as a registered nurse at Akershus University Hospital, at surgical departments. Since 1994-1998 I was employed at Fredrikstad municipality, home care as a assistant nursing leader and as a nursing leader.