Lecturer
I am a Lecturer and module leader for BSc (Hons) Nursing (Top-Up) on campus and online, and for FdSc Registered Nursing Associate.
I gained my BA in Nursing and Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing in the Netherlands.
In the UK, I completed a BSc (Hons) in Midwifery Studies and a Certificate in Cross-Cultural Communication.
Presently, I am undertaking an MPH in Global Public Health.
I am registered with the NMC as an Adult Nurse.
Teaching and supervision
I am a module leader for several modules both on campus and for Sunderland Online:
- BSc (Hons) Nursing (Top-Up): NRS304 Facilitating Learning and Development in Practice
- BSc (Hons) Nursing (Top-Up): HNU300 Management and Leadership in Care Delivery
- FdSc Registered Nursing Associate: TNA104 Holistic Nursing Practice
I also supervise dissertation students for BSc (Hons) Nursing (Top-Up): NRS303.
Research interests for potential research students
Cultural adaptation, cultural awareness, cross-cultural communication, and culture shock.
I also have an interest in international nurse education, global public health, equality and diversity, and wellbeing.
Research
I am currently undertaking a VCTF project implementing an innovation aiming to support international students in dealing with culture shock. Alongside the impact is being researched.
Publications
Article
Kock, Irma (2025) Supporting international migrants in dealing with culture shock. Journal of Prescribing Practice, 7 (8). pp. 336-341. ISSN 2631-8393
Conference or Workshop Item
Kock, Irma (2025) Supporting International students with culture shock. In: University of Sunderland Annual Education Conference, 8 October 2025, University of Sunderland. (Unpublished)
Kock, Irma (2025) Understanding Diversity: Supporting International students in dealing with culture shock. In: Understanding Diversity, 15 October 2025, University of Sunderland. (Unpublished)
Kock, Irma (2024) Thriving away from home: Removing barriers for international students. In: Inclusive Learning Festival at University of Sunderland, 17 September 2024, Sunderland. (Unpublished)
Kock, Irma (2024) Thriving away from home: Removing barriers for international students. In: AdvanceHE Teaching and Learning Conference 2024: Future Focused Education, Innovation and Impact, 2-4 July 2024, Nottingham. (Unpublished)
- Cross-cultural communication
- Cultural awareness and adaptation
- Culture shock
- Teaching and learning