Mavis J Mitchell was the first Matron for Western Health. A Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship honouring her has been in place since 2nd June, 1990. The intention of this scholarship is to encourage and support Nurses and Midwives to engage in research and service improvements across Western Health.
I am pleased to announce the 2021 Western Health Mavis Mitchell Scholarship Award ($5,000) has been awarded to Anie Edwards (Infection Prevention) to research “nurses’ use of P2/N95 masks during the COVID- 19 pandemic: experiences and perceptions of nurses with adverse effects”.
My thanks to all nurses and midwives who took the time to submit an application for their commitment to research and continually improving our services.
I’m sure that you will all join me in congratulating Anie, and I look forward to seeing the findings of her important research.
Shane Crowe
Executive Director, Nursing & Midwifery