Academician at Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Turkey
Summary:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nevin Uslu is a dedicated scholar in child health and pediatric nursing with over 15 years of professional experience. She earned her Doctorate from Erciyes University, focusing on creative drama-based interventions for adolescents with chronic diseases. Currently serving as an Associate Professor and Department Head at Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, she has pioneered innovative educational programs and research in pediatric care. Her work spans topics such as violence prevention, neonatal care, and empowerment of high-risk children and families. Dr. Uslu is an active member of several professional organizations and continues to contribute to child health and nursing education through teaching, mentorship, and impactful research.
Professional Profile:
👩🎓Education:
- Doctorate (2010–2016): Erciyes University, Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Child Health and Diseases Nursing
- Thesis: The effect of education for problem solving and coping with stress with creative drama based on the human caring model on empowering adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (2016)
- Master’s Degree (2008–2010): Erciyes University, Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing
- Thesis: The opinions and attitudes of professional groups in a multidisciplinary group on child abuse and neglect (2010)
- Undergraduate Degree (2002–2006): Cumhuriyet University, School of Nursing
🏢 Professional Experience:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nevin Uslu has extensive professional experience in child health and pediatric nursing, spanning over 15 years. She began her career as a nurse in the Emergency Department at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine (2006–2009), where she gained hands-on experience in critical care and emergency medical services. She transitioned into academia as a Research Assistant in the Department of Child Health and Diseases Nursing at Erciyes University (2009–2016), followed by her appointment as an Assistant Professor in the same department (2017–2023). Currently, she serves as an Associate Professor at Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Faculty of Health Sciences, where she is also the Head of the Department of Child Health and Diseases Nursing. Dr. Uslu has held multiple administrative roles, including Department Head and Co-Head of Nursing, reflecting her leadership and commitment to advancing the field of pediatric nursing through education, research, and innovative practices.
Research Interests:
- Child health and pediatric nursing
- Adolescent empowerment in managing chronic illnesses (e.g., Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus)
- Prevention and intervention in child abuse and neglect
- Violence against children
- Neonatal and high-risk child care
- Emergency pediatric nursing practices
- Application of creative drama and innovative models in child health education
Author Metrics:
- Publications: Extensive contributions in child health nursing and pediatric nursing education, including research on adolescent empowerment and violence prevention.
- Key Articles: Publications in international and national journals with topics ranging from child health interventions to stress management in pediatric care.
- Citations: Demonstrates recognition for impactful work in nursing sciences.
- Memberships: Active member of the Turkish Nurses Association, Pediatric Nursing Association, and the European Society for Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care (ESPNIC).