CQU Nursing lecturers are sharing comedy tips and funny wigs to create unforgettable teaching experiences.

One of the leading funsters Kerry Reid-Searl (pictured as alter ego Iva Sore) said course evaluation feedbacks were overwhelmingly in favour of the use of humour in clinical skills classes including wound care, manual handling and interview techniques.

"We remember what we laugh at," Kerry said. "Students remarked on the fun of learning, connecting with the lecturer and relief of tension.".

Ms Reid-Seal said the humourous learning environment was less threatening, promoted a sense of acceptance and encouraged students to participate.

She said the performance aspects aided comprehension and recall of information.

"The use of humour through role play captures the student's attention and engages them in the learning process.

"It promotes the understanding of nursing and medical language and links theory to professional practice.".

Ms Reid-Searl said humour is used as a purposeful teaching strategy in a first-year, first-term practical nursing course.

Props can include makeup, spectacles, wigs, false teeth and clothing to depict different characters, simulated wounds and various props.

Role plays start without warning and last for only 5-10 minutes, allowing time for an out-of-character de-brief with the students.

Ms Reid-Searl recently used her comedy skills to bring a consumer's perpective to the closing session of the Inagural Australian 'Silver' Symposium on wound management in Perth.