Biography

Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE)

BSc in Nursing [Jordan University of Science and Technology]

Diploma in Diabetes [Aarhus University Hospital]

Research Interests

My research interests lie in the fields of diabetes care, diabetes technology, health professions education, and simulation-based nursing education. My work focuses on the following main are:

• Self-Efficacy and Diabetes Self-Management:Investigating self-efficacy among adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes to support tailored educational interventions and effective self-management.
• Diabetes Technology and Patient Education:Exploring educational approaches that support the safe and effective use of insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring, and hybrid closed-loop systems.
• Nursing Education and Clinical Competency Development:Enhancing clinical competence, decision-making, and patient safety through simulation-based learning, practical skills training, and learner assessment.
• Promoting research-informed teaching, interprofessional collaboration, and evaluation of educational interventions.

 

 

Selected Publications

 Otypi, W. S., et al. Contact Dermatitis in Type 1 Diabetes Patients. Co-author 

Professional Experience

Adjunct Clinical Faculty. University of Sharjah. United Arab Emirates.

Training and Clinical Educator / Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Senior Pediatric Diabetes Educator and Adult Educator

Diabetes Technology Expert and Certified Insulin Pump Trainer.

Postnatal/Postpartum Department.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). 

Medical Department. King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC).

Teaching Courses

Undergraduate Level

• Physical Examination and Health Assessment

Postgraduate Level

• Clinical Nursing Training — Master of Science in Diabetes Program

Clinical and Professional Education

• Professional Nursing Competency Development and Training

• Simulation-Based Clinical Skills Training

• Continuing Education for Healthcare Professional (Diabetes management and diabetes technology) 

Memberships

• Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES). USA. Member.

 

Professional Registration and Certifications

• Registered Nurse and Midwife. Jordan.
• Dubai Health Authority (DHA) License
• Simulation InstructorTraining. Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU). United Arab Emirates.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Board Certified–Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM).