Dr Linda Schnitker

Bolton Clarke - QUT Conjoint Research Fellow

Linda is a conjoint Research Fellow between the Bolton Clarke Research Institute and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) School of Nursing. Linda is a Registered Nurse, specialising in geriatric nursing. Linda co-designs and implements scientific studies that focus on the translation of evidence-based strategies into practice, with emphasis on sustainment of those changes over time. Linda is passionate about improving the quality of care for older people, particularly those living with cognitive impairment and dementia. She also teaches in QUT’s Bachelor of Nursing program and has been recognised as a distinguished educator in gerontological nursing by the National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence.

Linda has expertise in mixed methods research, clinical research, implementation science, co-design, and the scientific development of quality indicators. Linda has published >20 peer-reviewed papers; received >$300,000 of competitive funding as chief investigator; and presented at >40 national/international conferences (9 invited). She regularly contributes to the scholarly environment through thesis examination, peer review, and mentoring. She is a member of the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) and the Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG).