Donelle Arthur

Donelle Arthur (née Cross) is originally from Darwin, where she built a strong clinical foundation as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse before transitioning into academia in 2015. This move sparked a deep passion for teaching, and she has since established herself as a dedicated Lecturer committed to supporting student success. Donelle has mentored Indigenous nursing students undertaking their undergraduate studies in Darwin and has taught across all three years of the nursing curriculum, spanning both theoretical and clinical topics. Her work has also included significant contributions to Health Simulation, with a focus on interprofessional learning. She currently holds the position of Senior Lecturer in Nursing.

Donelle completed her PhD titled: “Kegel exercises, pelvic floor muscle strength and resistance training: an exploratory pre-post intervention study of women experiencing stress urinary incontinence.”

Since joining Flinders University at the beginning of 2020, Donelle has taken on several key leadership roles, including Student Engagement Coordinator and First Year Level Coordinator. In 2023, she commenced her role as Bachelor of Nursing Course Coordinator, where she continues to shape and strengthen the student learning experience.

Academic Level: C – Senior Lecturer, Nursing