Aidah Alkaissi
Nature of Work
Academic
Profession
Assistant Professor
Email Address
[email protected]

Aidah Alkaissi

Nature of Work
Academic
Profession
Assistant Professor
Email Address
[email protected]
Biography

Education

Degree / Qualification

Details

1. PhD in Anesthesiology (Nursing – Anesthesia Specialty)

Institution: Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sweden
Thesis: Postoperative Symptoms After Gynaecological Surgery, How They Are Influenced by Prophylactic Antiemetics and Sensory Stimulation (P6-Acupressure)
Duration: 2000–2004

2. MSc in Anaesthetic Nursing

Institution: Linköping University, Sweden
Thesis: Acupressure Reduces Nausea and Vomiting
Duration: 1990–1993

3. MSc in Intensive Care Nursing

Institution: Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sweden
Thesis: Stress and Stress Management in ICU Nurses
Duration: 1988–1992

4. Specialty in University Education: Preparing for Academic Teaching

Institution: Linköping University, Sweden
Duration: 2009

5. BSc in Nursing

Institution: Linköping University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sweden
Thesis: How to Measure Pain – Pain Management
Duration: 1987–1990

6. Diploma in Nursing for 3 years 

Institution: Ibn Sina Colleges of Health Sciences, Palestine
Thesis: Causes and Management of Hypertension
Duration: 1971–1974

7. Diploma in Nursing (RNT)

Specialization in Teaching of Nursing Sciences

Institution: Hadassah University, Palestine
Thesis: Nursing Tutors’ Job Description
Duration: 1975–1976

8. High School – Scientific Stream

Institution: Al-Ayashieh School, Palestine
Duration: 1971

9. Bachelor of Law (LLB)

Institution: Arabic University of Beirut, Lebanon
Duration: 1977 – 1981

Employment History

Position

Institution

Country

Period

Key Contributions

1. Dean, Faculty of Nursing

An-Najah National University

Palestine

2025 – to August 2025

Leading faculty strategy, academic development, and international collaborations.

2. Founding Dean, Faculty of Nursing

An-Najah National University

Palestine

2007 – 2024

Pioneered the establishment and accreditation of:
2. a- 5 Master’s programs: Anesthesia Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Emergency Nursing, Community Mental Health Nursing, Family Nursing,

2. b- 2 Undergraduate programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Bachelor in Midwifery.
2. c- 1 Doctoral program: PhD in Nursing — the first of its kind in Palestine.

3. University Teacher

An-Najah National University

Palestine

2007 – Present

Taught nursing, anesthesia, emergency, community mental health nursing, and critical care at undergraduate and graduate levels; mentored students and faculty.

4. Director, An-Najah Life Support Training Center

An-Najah National University

Palestine

2020 – Present

 Directed accredited training in BLS, ACLS, PALS as instructor and director ensuring international standards of AHA

5. Director, Nursing and Midwifery Department

An-Najah National University

Palestine

2013 – 2024

Oversaw curriculum development, faculty recruitment, accreditation processes, and research initiatives.

5. Critical Care Nurse

University Hospital of North Norway (Tromsø)

Norway

May 2016

6. Short-term ICU service; enhanced global clinical perspectives.

Critical Care Nurse (Part-time)

Oslo Riks Hospital & Kongsvinger Hospital

Norway

2000 – 2002

7. Critical Care Nurse in high-acuity environments.

Critical Care Nurse (ICU & PACU)

Linköping University Hospital

Sweden

1992 – 2005

Provided specialized care for critically ill patients; supervised dialysis (Prisma) and documentation systems; precepted nursing students.

8. Anesthetic Nurse

Norrköping Hospital

Sweden

1994

Delivered perioperative anesthesia nursing care, supporting surgical teams and ensuring patient safety.

9. University Lecturer

Linköping University

Sweden

2008 – 2010

Taught intensive care  nursing at master’s levels; contributed to program development and international collaborations.

10. Nursing Lecturer & Program Coordinator

Sheikh Fatima College of Nursing

United Arab Emirates

1977 – 1987

Delivered courses in obstetrics, gynecology, and pediatric nursing; coordinated nursing programs.

11. Head of Pediatric Nursing Department

Ramallah Governmental Hospital, Ministry of Health

Palestine

1974 – 1975

Managed pediatric nursing staff and patient care services.

12. Nursing Teacher

 Ibn Sina Nursing School, Palestinian Ministry of Health

Palestine

1975 – 1977

Prepared and trained future Palestinian nurses in pediatrics and general nursing.

Courses

Critical Care Nursing 2 7741113

ECG and Cardiovascular Dysrhythmia -Interpretation and Management 7741121

Critical Care Nursing 4 7746223

General Principles of Emergency Nursing 7745101

Emergency Nursing III 7745107

Anesthesia and Critical Care Nursing Essentials 7745109

Anesthesia Principles I7746109

Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia Practice 7746116

Anesthesia Principles V 7746205

Nursing Project 7000402

Research Methods for Biomedical Sciences 7000408

Technological Innovation & Nursing Informatics 7406306

Transition into ProffessionalNursing Practice 7401100

 

 

 

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Education
Institution
جامعة لينشوبنج
Country
Sweden
Degree
PhD
Faculty
كلية العلوم الصحية
Department
التمريض
Thesis
Postoperative Symptoms After Gynaecological Surgery, How They Are Influenced by Prophylactic Antiemetics and Ensory Stimulation (P6-Acupressure)
Speciality
تمريض
Sub speciality
تمريض التخدير
Duration
2000 - 2004
Institution
جامعة لينشوبنج
Country
Sweden
Degree
MSc
Faculty
جامعة لينشوبنج
Department
التمريض
Thesis
acupressure reduces nausea and vomiting
Speciality
ماجستير تمريض التخدير
Sub speciality
ماجستير تمريض التخدير
Duration
1990 - 1993
Institution
جامعة لينشوبنج
Country
Sweden
Degree
MSc
Faculty
كلية العلوم الصحية
Department
التمريض
Thesis
Stress and stress management in ICU nurses
Speciality
تمريض العناية المكثفة
Sub speciality
تمريض العناية المكثفة
Duration
1988 - 1992
Institution
جامعة لينشوبنج
Country
Sweden
Degree
MSc
Faculty
كلية العلوم الصحية
Department
التمريض
Thesis
Postoperative nausea and vomiting
Speciality
ماجستير في التمريض
Sub speciality
تمريض
Duration
1999 - 2000
Institution
كليات ابن سينا للعلوم الصحية
Country
Palestine
Degree
Postgraduate Diploma
Faculty
كليات ابن سينا للعلوم الصحية
Department
التمريض
Thesis
Causes and management of hypertention
Speciality
التمريض
Sub speciality
التمريض
Duration
1971 - 1974
Institution
جامعة لينشوبنج
Country
Sweden
Degree
BSc
Faculty
كلية العلوم الصحية
Department
التمريض
Thesis
How to measure pain- Pain management
Speciality
التمريض
Sub speciality
التمريض
Duration
1987 - 1990
Institution
جامعة هداسا
Country
Palestine
Degree
Diploma
Faculty
جامعة هداسا
Department
التمريض
Thesis
Nursing tutors job description
Speciality
علوم التمريض
Sub speciality
علوم التمريض
Duration
1975 - 1976
Institution
مدرشة العائشية - علمي
Country
Palestine
Degree
High School
Faculty
Department
Thesis
Speciality
Sub speciality
Duration
1971 - 1971
Employment History
Country
Palestine
Institution
Moh
Position/Job Description
nursing teacher
Period
Sept. 1, 1974 - May 31, 1977
Country
Sweden
Institution
Linkoping university and linkoping university hospital
Position/Job Description
University lektor, anesthetic nurse and critical care nurse
Period
Jan. 1, 1987 - Jan. 31, 2005
Country
Norway
Institution
Oslo riks hospital, kungsvanger hospital
Position/Job Description
critical care nurse- part time
Period
Feb. 2, 2000 - March 31, 2002
Country
Norway
Institution
University hospital of north norway- tromso
Position/Job Description
critical care nurse
Period
May 17, 2016 - May 17, 2016
Country
Palestine
Institution
وزارة الصحة الفلسطينية
Position/Job Description
رئيسة قسم الاطفال في م. رام الله الحكومي
Period
Jan. 1, 1974 - Jan. 1, 1975
Country
United Arab Emirates
Institution
كلية الشيخة فاطمة للتمريض
Position/Job Description
مدرسة التمريض و منسقة برنامج التمريض
Period
May 1, 1977 - May 1, 1987
Country
Palestine
Institution
An Najah National University
Position/Job Description
University Teacher
Period
Feb. 5, 2005 - Sept. 5, 2006
Country
Palestine
Institution
An Najah National University
Position/Job Description
Dean of the Faculty of Nursing
Period
Sept. 19, 2007 - Aug. 20, 2005
Country
Palestine
Institution
An Najah National University
Position/Job Description
Director of Nursing and Midwifery Department, Nurse anesthesia , critical care nursing, emergency nursingand community mental health nursing orogramd coordinator, Director of An Najah Life Support Training Center, Director of Accreditation unit
Period
Sept. 19, 2010 - Jan. 5, 2025
Country
Palestine
Institution
An Najah National University
Position/Job Description
Dean of the Faculty of Nursing
Period
May 5, 2025 - Aug. 19, 2025
Country
Palestine
Institution
An Najah National University
Position/Job Description
Founding Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Director of Najah Life Support Training Center
Period
Aug. 19, 2025 - Jan. 20, 2026
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