Academic Staff

Aug. 9, 2026, 10:01 a.m.
Sara Jawad Kadhim (Master)
Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer in Adult Nursing

Adult and Fundamentals of Nursing Unit
College of Nursing
University of Duhok

  • M.Sc.In adult Nursing _ University of Duhok (2019)
  • B.Sc. In Nursing Science _ University of Duhok (2013)

▪ Lecturer for Medical and Surgical Nursing, teaching evidence-based care for adult patients across medical and surgical specialties.

▪Teaching the course Nursing Professional Development for undergraduate nursing students, with a focus on professional identity, nursing ethics, leadership, evidence-based practice, communication skills, patient safety, and the development of professional competencies required for contemporary nursing practice.

▪ Teaching the course Nutrition in Nursing, with emphasis on dietary principles, therapeutic

nutrition, and patient-centered nutritional care.

▪ Provide instruction in Health Assessment Theory, emphasizing foundational assessment

skills essential for safe and effective nursing practice.

▪ Deliver clinical instruction in Neurological, Emergency, CCU, Medical, and Surgical units.

▪ Facilitate teaching and supervision of Fundamentals of Nursing in laboratory and clinical

environments.

▪ Active trainer at the Clinical Skills Training Center (CSTC), facilitating simulation

sessions and TOT courses. Implement simulation-based learning activities aligned with QSEN competencies, enhancing students’ critical thinking, teamwork, and clinical reasoning during realistic patient care scenarios.

▪ Provided comprehensive clinical instruction in Adult Nursing across Neurological, Medical

Surgical, and Emergency/Trauma units, supporting students in developing critical clinical

competencies.

▪ Delivered high-quality teaching in Fundamentals of Nursing within both laboratory and

hospital environments, emphasizing skill acquisition, safety, and professional practice.

▪ Facilitated clinical education in Maternity Nursing, including Labor and Delivery, Postpartum care, and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) settings.

▪ Conducted Pediatric Nursing training sessions in primary health care centers and

kindergartens, enhancing students’ assessment and communication skills with children and

families.

Workshops (Trainer/Instructor):

  • Trainer, First Aid & BLS Workshop – University of Duhok (2023)
  • Trainer, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Workshop – University of Duhok (2023)
  • Facilitator, Infection Control & Standard Precautions Workshop – College of Nursing (2022)
  • Instructor, Medication Safety & IV Therapy Workshop – Hospital (2022)
  • Trainer, Pain Assessment & Management Workshop – College of Nursing (2021)
  • Facilitator, Patient Safety & Clinical Risk Management Workshop – University of Duhok (2021)
  • Instructor, Wound Care & Pressure Ulcer Prevention Workshop – Community Health Center (2020)
  • Trainer, Diabetes Care & Education Workshop for Adults – University of Duhok (2020)
  • Adult Nursing Simulation & Clinical Skills Workshop – University of Duhok (2024)
  • Facilitator, Critical Care Nursing & Emergency Response Workshop – College of Nursing (2024)
  • Instructor, Cardiovascular & Respiratory Assessment Skills Workshop – Hospital (2025)
  • Trainer, Evidence-Based Practice in Adult Nursing Workshop – University of Duhok (2025)
  • Delivered a workshop entitled "Fundamentals of Cannulation: Techniques, Types, and Potential Complications," organized by the College of Nursing, University of Duhok, in 2025.
  • Delivered a workshop entitled "Fracture Care Fundamentals: Nursing Management and Cast Application with Plaster of Paris (POP)," organized by the College of Nursing, University of Duhok, in 2025.

Conferences and Scientific Courses:

  • Assessment Quality of Nurses’ Work Life – University of Mosul, College of Nursing Conference (2023).
  • Nursing management of delirium patient _ University of Duhok, College of Medicine Conference (2025).
  • The credibility of health information on social media – 2nd International Nursing
  • Education & Healthcare Conference (2023).
  • Mentorship and Clinical Tutor Responsibilities – Clinical Tutor Training Course (2023).
  • Healthcare Simulation Developments – AUK Simulation Conference (2023).
  • COVID-19 Nurses’ Experiences – Duhok City conference (2022).
  • Strategic Innovation in Nursing Education – Working Table Conference (2022).

Research

  • Kadhim, S. J. (2022). Nurses' perception of using Dexamethasone (Decadron) for COVID-19 patients: Based on PCS Model. Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences, 12(1), p.182. DOI: 10.36321/kjns/2022/120120
  • Kadhim, S. J. (2022). Nurses' experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in Duhok City. Erbil Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 5(1), pp.43-50. DOI: https://doi.org/10.15218/ejnm.2022.05
  • Kadhim, S. J. (2022). Nurses' awareness and experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in Duhok City. Mosul Journal of Nursing, 10(1), pp.82-88.
  • Kadhim, S. J. (2023). Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward waterpipe smoking among university students. Mosul Journal of Nursing. DOI: 10.33899/mjn.2024.182197
  • Kadhim, S. J. (2025). Relationship between lifestyle behaviors and work shifts among nurses. Medical Journal of Babylon, 22(4), pp.984-989. DOI: 10.4103/MJBL.MJBL_213_23

  • Medical and surgical studies
  • Critical care nurse
  • Neuroscience studies
  • Health Nutrition

Supervised undergraduate nursing students' research projects, providing guidance in proposal development, research methodology, data analysis, academic writing, and thesis preparation.