Dr Kate Levick

Dr Kate Levick is an experienced Registered Nurse and an early career researcher with the University of Newcastle Australia. She holds the position of Lecturer within the School of Nursing and Midwifery.

Research experience:

Kate was awarded her PhD (Nursing) in early 2025. Her thesis explored lived experience of pregnancy for women with pre-existing Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. Kate has worked in the area of POTS for the past decade. She has published and presented on the topic of POTS and pregnancy both nationally and internationally. Kate plans to continue her work in the field of POTS to help empower women to make choices with hope.

Prior to her PhD, Kate has worked as a cardiology clinical co-ordinator, and a respiratory research assistant.

A particular interest of Kate’s is using found poetry to tell participants stories in a way that is accessible. Found poetry is a form of poetry that uses items found to tell a story. It highlights the nuances of experience which research wants to make black and white and gives access to the universal experience.

Kate’s research interests include POTS, invisible chronic illness, women’s health and sexuality, quality of life, consumer advocacy, and experience of supporters.

Teaching and academic experience:

Kate has spent the past five years working as a sessional academic. Kate enjoys teaching and encouraging future nurses to be the best they can be. Kate has experience teaching in undergraduate and post graduate tutorials, as well as ungraduated simulated learning environments.

Clinical experience:

Clinically, Kate has worked both in Australia and overseas in major tertiary hospitals. She specialises in cardiac nursing, along with experience in cardiothoracic nursing, neurology, and transplant. Kate is passionate about providing holistic person-centred care.