Assist.Prof.Dr. at Toros University, Turkey
Assist. Prof. Dr. Neslihan Özcanarslan is an academician and researcher at Toros University, specializing in Public Health Nursing. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Cukurova University, a Master’s in Nursing from the same institution, and a Doctorate in Public Health Nursing from Gaziantep University. Her research focuses on critical areas such as women’s health, disaster nursing, infection control, and chronic diseases, with particular attention to mental health and resilience in healthcare workers. Dr. Özcanarslan has contributed to various international research projects, including COST Action CA23113, and has published widely in reputable journals. She is a member of the Turkish Nurses Association and the Turkish Ostomy Surgery Association.
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Education 🎓
Assist. Prof. Dr. Neslihan Özcanarslan holds an extensive academic background, beginning with her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Cukurova University (2000-2004). She further pursued a Master’s degree in Nursing at Cukurova University, where her thesis focused on the determination of nurses’ stressors in the work environment, completed in February 2010. Dr. Özcanarslan earned her Doctorate in Public Health Nursing from Gaziantep University (2018-2022), where her thesis addressed the Turkish validity and reliability of the Depression Scale for young people with epilepsy, a critical area in neurological health. This diverse educational background underpins her expertise in public health, nursing, and psychological health research.
Work Experience 💼
Assist. Prof. Dr. Neslihan Özcanarslan has a diverse professional background that spans both academic and clinical settings. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at Toros University in the Faculty of Health Sciences, she teaches and conducts research in Public Health Nursing. Prior to her academic career, Dr. Özcanarslan gained hands-on experience as a nurse with the Ministry of Health (2018-2022), and held roles such as Infection Control Nurse at Hatay Mustafa Kemal University (2012-2013) and Operating Room Nurse at Special Metro Hospital (2008-2011). Her extensive clinical experience is complemented by her leadership in various research projects and social initiatives, including a collaboration with Mersin Metropolitan Municipality and other universities in the “Women in the Light of the Future” project.
Awards and Honors
Assist. Prof. Dr. Neslihan Özcanarslan has received recognition for her significant contributions to nursing and public health. Her dedication to advancing research in various health-related fields, such as women’s health, disaster nursing, and infection control, has earned her widespread acclaim. While specific awards and honors are not detailed in her profile, her work, including her involvement in the COST Action CA23113 project and the impactful “Women in the Light of the Future” project, highlights her commitment to creating meaningful change in public health and nursing. Her scholarly achievements, as evidenced by numerous publications, further underscore her contributions to the field.
Research Interests
Assist. Prof. Dr. Neslihan Özcanarslan’s research interests span a wide range of topics within nursing and public health. She focuses on critical areas such as infection control, operating room nursing, geriatrics, home care nursing, disaster nursing, and epilepsy. Additionally, her work extends to addressing chronic diseases, addiction, and women’s health, with a strong emphasis on community, school, adolescent, and child health. Dr. Özcanarslan also explores issues surrounding breast milk and infant nutrition, immunization, disability, violence, abuse, and occupational health and safety. Her multidisciplinary approach aims to improve public health services and contribute to the well-being of diverse populations, particularly those in vulnerable or underserved communities.
📚 Publications
Title: The Impact of Intensive Care Unit Nurses’ Burnout Levels on Turnover Intention and the Mediating Role of Psychological Resilience
Authors: Turunç, Ö., Çalışkan, A., Akkoç, İ., Hazır, K., Özcanarslan, N.
Journal: Behavioral Sciences
Year: 2024
Volume: 14
Issue: 9
Article Number: 782
Conclusion
Dr. Neslihan Özcanarslan’s diverse and impactful work in health research, particularly in public health nursing, makes her an ideal candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her ongoing commitment to global health and her efforts to enhance public health systems through research and collaboration underline her exceptional qualifications.