Stephen Yu

Dr Yu is a Senior Lecturer in the College of Healthcare Sciences at James Cook University, with a strong background in nursing education, clinical practice, and health services research. He has extensive academic experience, having held leadership roles in curriculum design, teaching, and student support at both James Cook University and CQUniversity. His teaching portfolio spans foundational and advanced nursing subjects, with a strong emphasis on professional practice and clinical placement.

As a researcher, Dr Yu has contributed to funded projects that focused on mental health and wellbeing of nurses, pressure injury education, and consumer engagement in healthcare. He has published in high-impact journals such as the International Journal of Nursing Sciences and Collegian, and he also actively participates as a peer reviewer for academic journals. His primary research interest focuses on healthcare improvement, specifically the multifaceted contributions to the nursing profession, which range from undergraduate nursing studies to advanced practice nursing. He is also interested in exploring how technology will impact the future of the nursing profession.     

Dr Yu holds a PhD from Flinders University, where his research explored the influence of an Australian healthcare organisation-initiated education program. His academic journey also includes a Master of Nursing Science in Acute Care Nursing, and multiple qualifications that reflect a multidisciplinary foundation.