Teaching Strengths
Mr Alexander Gerrie
Lecturer
School of Nursing and Midwifery
College of Health
A lecturer and registered nurse in the Adelaide Nursing School. A keen interest in education and teaching, as well as research with a special interest in teaching and learning, technology and artificial intelligence, and specific research interests in chronic disease, primarily diabetes. Broad areas of healthcare interest include community and primary health care in health promotion, education and disease prevention.
Current manuscripts/publications:
Gerrie, A, Bellman, S, Pollock, D, 2026. People with Diabetes Mellitus Experience of Telehealth for Diabetes Management during the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Systematic Review. JBI Evidence Synthesis, vol. 24, no. 6. DOI: 10.11124/JBIES-25-00355
Gerrie, A, Pollock, D, Munt, R, Kelly, J, 2026. Factors influencing higher education students in using Generative Artificial Intelligence for learning and assessments: A qualitative systematic review, [under review with journal]
Gerrie, A, Pollock, D, Munt, R, Kelly, J, 2025. Factors influencing higher education students in using Generative Artificial Intelligence for learning and assessments: A qualitative systematic review protocol, OSF, osf.io/u2ajn.
Gerrie, A, Bellman, S, Pollock, D, 2024. People with Diabetes Mellitus Experience of Telehealth for Diabetes Management during the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Systematic Review Protocol, JBI Evidence Synthesis, 22(7):p 1329-1335. DOI: 10.11124/JBIES-23-00286
- Research poster presentation at the international conference Global Health Recalibration: Strengthening Outcomes, Education, Clinical Practice and Research 2024 in Chiang Mai Thailand, hosted by the Faculty of Nursing Chiang Mai University.
- Upcoming poster presentation at the Council of Deans Nursing and Midwifery (CDNM) Symposium - Empowering Nurses and Midwives: Action Towards a Healthier Future 2025 in Christchurch New Zealand, hosted by The University of Auckland.
Verrall, C, Willis, E, Gerrie, A, Thompson, J, 2024. Missed care or missed opportunities in General Practice Nursing, Collegian, 31(4):p 188-194. DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2024.04.002i
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Lecturer - level B | University of Adelaide |
| 2021 - 2024 | Associate Lecturer | University of Adelaide |
| 2017 - 2022 | Registered Nurse | Various |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| English | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | University of Adelaide | Australia | Master of Clinical Science |
| 2021 - 2022 | Flinders University | Australia | Master of Nursing |
| 2015 - 2017 | University of South Australia | Australia | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Gerrie, A., Bellman, S., & Pollock, D. (2026). Experiences of people with diabetes mellitus during the COVID-19 pandemic utilizing telehealth for diabetes management: a qualitative systematic review.. JBI Evid Synth, Publish Ahead of Print(6), 1102-1155. |
| 2024 | Gerrie, A., Bellman, S., & Pollock, D. (2024). Experiences of people with diabetes mellitus of telehealth for diabetes management during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative systematic review protocol.. JBI evidence synthesis, 22(7), 1329-1335. Scopus1 WoS1 |
| 2024 | Verrall, C., Willis, E., Gerrie, A., & Thompson, J. (2024). Missed care or missed opportunities in general practice nursing. Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research, 31(4), 188-194. Scopus1 WoS1 |
College of Health Learning and Teaching Innovation Seed Grant: $1000
- Project lead for a successful grant to develop student co-designed Generative Artificial Intelligence project in the College of Health at Adelaide University
- Project team: Amanda Bridgewater, Dr Lyn Gum, Dr Hila Dafny, Prof Edward Palmer, Dr Nicole Snaith and Remy Boyes
- Contributing project members from the Artificial Intelligence in Health Education Special Interest Group.
FHMS Research Travel Award Scheme 2025: $4000
- Travel grant funding for attendance and research presentation at the Council of Deans Nursing and Midwifery (CDNM) Symposium and the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL) 25 Conference, both in Christchurch, New Zealand. October/November 2025
- Poster presentation for CDNM Symposium - Empowering nurses and midwives: Action towards a healthier future
- Chair and Roundtable presentation at ISSOTL25: Exploring the Changing Landscapes of the Scholarship of Learning and Teaching Presentation topic - A Matter of Transparency, Honesty and Integrity: A Tool to Support Student Use of Gen AI for Assessments.
Adelaide Nursing School Block Grant 2024: $4000
- Travel grant funding for attendance and research poster presentation at the international conference Global Health Recalibration: Strengthening Outcomes, Education, Clinical Practice and Research in Chiang Mai Thailand, hosted by the Faculty of Nursing Chiang Mai University. September 2024. https://www.cmu.ac.th/en/article/41e54971-7a7f-4edd-b673-ff437517f006
Adelaide Nursing School Research Support Grants Scheme 2023: $4000
- Funding accepted for a research project on Missed Care in General Practice Nursing. I was a member of the research team, alongside Emeritus Professor Eileen Willis and Dr James Thompson, c/o the research lead and primary investigator, Dr. Claire Verrall.
Current Courses:
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice II 5131 (formerly 7202)
Contexts of Nursing Practice 5129 (formerly 7209)
Professional Nursing Practice 5003 (Semester 2 2026)
Primary Health Care Nursing 3002 (tutor)
Previous Courses:
Mental Health Nursing 3004
Mental Health 6204 (co-coordination)
Co-Existing Addiction and Mental Health Disorders 6205 (co-coordination)
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice I 5130 (formerly 7201)
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Location | Program | Supervision Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - 2025 | Co-Supervisor | Nurses Experience of using Google Translate for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Patients in the Intensive Care Unit | The University of Adelaide | Master of Nursing Science | Master | Part Time | Yanan (Rebecca) Hu |
| Date | Engagement Type | Partner Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 - 2026 | Collaboration | JBI |
| Date | Title | Type | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Review Procedure & Advisor Entries | Advice | Lippincott; Wolters Kluwer | Australia |
| 2024 - 2024 | Textbook Feedback Survey | Advice | Elsevier | Australia |
| 2023 - ongoing | Ad hoc Peer Reviewer | Peer Review | JBI | Australia |