Visiting Professors
The Faculty of Nursing is honored to welcome visiting professors from around the world from numerous prestigious universities and organizations. We have been fortunate to have long-term arrnagements with certain visiting professors. We also routinely host guest lecurtuers who are uanble to stay in Chiang Mai for an extended period of time.
Our faculty and students work closely with visiting professors to collaborate in the advancements in nursing and research.
Visiting Professors
Teresa Stone, RN, RMN, BA, MHM, PhD, FACMHN (2017-2018)
Dr Teresa Stone is visiting professor at Yamaguchi University, Japan conjoint Professor at the University of Newcastle and University of New England and visiting professor at Wuhan University, China.
Teri is Editor in Chief of Nursing and Health Sciences a premier international journal focusing on the exchange of knowledge in nursing and health sciences, particularly between the East and West.
Research Expertise
Teri's research interests include cross cultural expressions of health, education, leadership, publication, mental health and verbal aggression.
Education
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Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing), The University of Newcastle, Australia
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Master in Health Management, Charles Sturt University, Australia
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Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), University of New England, Australia
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Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Guys Hospital, United Kingdom
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Registered Nurse, University College Hospital, United Kingdom
Marcia A. Petrini, PhD, MPA, RN, FAAN (2016-2017)
Dr. Marcia A. Petrini is the founding Dean of the Wuhan University HOPE School of Nursing in China. She has extensive experience teaching at and consulting with multiple universities in China, Japan and other parts of the world. She is routinely invited to be a special consultant for the World Health Organization as well as the International Council of Nurses. She is the recipient of the China Medal of Friendship, the highest honor bestowed upon foreigners.
Marcia serves as an honorary reviewer for Journal of Biomusical Engineering & other reputed journals and has authored several articles along with chapters in different books related to Psychology
Research Experience
Her research in centered on the specialized scientific area of Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology, Health Psychology.
Education
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Doctor of Philosophy, State University of New York, USA
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Master of Public Management, Harvard University, USA
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Master of Science, University of California, San Francisco, USA
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Bachelor of Nursing Science, Catholic University of America, USA
Kay C. Avant, RN, PhD, FNI, FAAN (2015-2016)
Dr. Kay C. Avant is the retired Robert L. and Laura D. Zeller Distinguished Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She was twice selected as a Fulbright Professor of Nursing Science for posts in Thailand and Norway. She has extensive experience with international and cross cultural teaching and research.
Kay is a journal reviewer for several international journals and serves on the editorial board for Acta Paulista de Enfermagen and Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research.
Research Expertise
Her primary research interests are in concept and theory development, standardized nursing language, and maternal-infanct interaction and is a recognized expert in her field.
Education
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Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Womens' University, USA
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Master of Nursing Science, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, USA
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Bachelor of Nursing Science, Texas Christian University, USA
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Diploma in Nursing, Methodist Hospital of Dallas School of Nursing, USA
Susan Turale, RN, DEd, FACN (2014-2015)
Dr. Susan Turale is a visiting professor for a number of countries in the Asia-Pacific region assisting in capacity building of the profession and health care systems through education, research, and developing scholarship.
She is currently the Editor for International Nursing Review, the official journal of the International Council of Nurses and was previously Editor-in-Chief and Editor of the journal Nursing & Health Sciences.
Research Expertise
Sue's research focus is on cultural health, global health and nursing, and nursing education.
Education
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Doctor of Education, University of Melbourne, Australia
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Master of Nursing Studies, La Trobe University, Australia
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Bachelor of Applied Science (Advanced Nursing), Phillip Institute of Technology (now RMIT), Australia
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Diploma in Applied Science Advanced Psychiatric Nursing, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University, Australia
Guest lecturers
2017
Debra Loop, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE
Associate Professor and Simulation Educator, Messiah College, USA
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Using Simulation in Nursing Education
Eileen Breslin, PhD, RN, FAAN
Dean, School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center – San Antonio, USA
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Advancing Healthcare Transformation: Explaining the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s new report
Daniel Bressington, RN, RNT, PhD, PGCAP
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
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Improving the Physical Health of People with Severe Mental Illness in Southeast Asia – a Programme Research
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Writing for Publication in English-Language Peer-Reviewed Journals Workshop
2016
Siti Noorkhairina Sowtali, PhD, RN
Asst. Professor and Deputy Dean, Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University of Malaysia, Malaysia
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Knowledge, Research & Publication Sharing Session with Postgraduate (CMU) and Undergraduate (IIUM); Phase I: Translation & Validation Findings (PhD Findings)
Teresa Stone, RN, RMN, BA, MHM, PhD, FACMHN
Professor of International Nursing, Yamaguchi University Faculty of Health Sciences, Japan
Debra Olson, DNP, MPH, RN
Executive Director, Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility, University of Minnesota, USA
Mr. James Wu
Tzu Chi Foundation, Taiwan
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Nurses: The Goddess of Mercy Who Relieve the Suffering of Patients
Gregory C. Sales, PhD
Education Program Specialist, College of Veterinary Science, University of Minnesota, USA
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E-Learning and Instructional Design
Alex MolasiotisPhD, MSc, BSc, RGN, RN
Head, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
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Transitional Care: Turning vision into reality
Eva Granath, RN, BSc
International Coordinator, School of Nursing, Kristianstad University, Sweden
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Health Care System in Sweden
2015
Teresa Stone, RN, RMN, BA, MHM, PhD, FACMHN, Professor of International Nursing, Yamaguchi University Faculty of Health Sciences, Japan
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Introduction to Q-Methodology including Analysis and Interpretation
Jeannette Walsh, MSW
Violence and Abuse Prevention Program, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Australia
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Domestic Violence and Nursing Home Visits
Azita Emami, PhD, MSN, RN, RNT, FAAN
Dean, School of Nursing, University of Washington, USA
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Diversity, Cultural Competence, Jet Airplanes, and Quality of Care
Marcia A. Petrini, PhD, MPA, RN, FAAN
Dean, HOPE School of Nursing, Wuhan Unviersity, China
Masaaki Tokuda, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Cell Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Japan
Kenji Wada, MD, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Japan
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Rare sugars: Why matters in nursing practice?
Philip Furspan, PhD
Senior Research Associate, School of Nursing, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, USA
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Grant Writing for Application
Usha Menon, PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor, College of Nursing, Ohio State University
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Developing a career as a nurse scientist
Laura Szalacha, EdD
Associate Director of the Center for Research & Transdisciplinary Scholarship, College of Nursing, Ohio State University, USA
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Mixed methods intervention
2014
Tracey McDonald, AM, FACN, PhD
Professor of Ageing, Australian Catholic University Faculty of Health Sciences, Australia
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Making Research Count in the Real World
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Assessing Life Quality in Long Term Care Contexts
Alan Gorr, PhD, MPH
Dean, College of Education and Health Services, Benedictine University, USA
Varaporn Gorr, MPH
Former Nurse Manager, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, USA
Bong-Min Yang, PhD
Professor, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, South Korea
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Korean health care system and its recent reforms, implication to other countries
Terri E. Weaver, PHD, RN, FAAN
Dean, University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing, USA
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Can’t Sleep at Night, Can’t Function during the Day: Developing a Program of Research in Sleep Disorder and Daily Functioning
Tonda Hughes, PHD, RN, FAAN
Associate Dean for Global Health, University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing, USA
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Social Determinants of Sexual Minority Women’s Health: Global and Local Perspectives
Jillian Inouye, PhD, APRN, FAAN, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Nursing, USA
Nada Lukkahatai, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, University of Nevada Las Vegas
School of Nursing, USA
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Integrating biobehavioral aspects in nursing research
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Research infrastructure of self-management program and center for chronic illness
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International grant mechanisms and how to successfully submit a grant
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Self-management in persons with chronic illness
Teresa Stone, RN, RMN, BA, MHM, PhD, FACMHN, Professor of International Nursing, Yamaguchi University Faculty of Health Sciences, Japan
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Q-Methodology and Qualitative Interviewing Techniques Training
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Publishing Research Finding Workshop
Susan L. Beck, APRN, PhD, FAAN
Professor, College of Nursing, University of Utah, USA
Poomchai Salyachivin, DMgt
Senior Principal Consultant , Oracle, USA
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The Online Doctoral Program and Evidence Based Research Applied to Health Care Profession
Pranee Liamputtong, PhD
Medical Anthropologist and Personal Chair in Public Health, School of Public Health & Human Biosciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, Australia
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How to write a scientific manuscript for publication และ Health Care Delivery System in Thailand
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Sexual health during reproductive period
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Qualitative Inquiry and its Essence in Health Research
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Researching the Vulnerable: Methodological and Ethical Considerations
2013
Ellinor Edfors, PhD, Associate Professor in Nursing, Lecturer, School of Health and Society, Kristianstad University, Sweden
Eva Clausson, RNT, MSc., Lecturer, School of Health and Society, Kristianstad University, Sweden
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Health & Engineering perspectives on Nordic Walking with Elderly
Norio Yagi, PhD, Professor and Dean, Faculty of Education, Mie University, Japan
Ryosuke Shigematsu, PhD, Professor, Faculty of Education, Mie University, Japan
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Square-Stepping Exercise and Health
Margaret M. Heitkemper, PhD, RN, FAAN
Director, Center for Research on Management of Sleep Disturbances, University of Washington, USA
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Nursing Research on Sleep Disturbances
Prakin Suchaxaya, RN, PhD
Regional Adviser, World Health Organization Regional Office for South-east Asia, India
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Public Health Challenges: Are Nurses Ready?
Teresa Stone, RN, RMN, BA, MHM, PhD, FACMHN
Professor of International Nursing, Yamaguchi University Faculty of Health Sciences, Japan
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Tips and tricks for presenting your qualitative research effectively
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Writing articles in international journals
Debra K. Olson, DNP, MPH, RN
Associate Dean for Education, Dvisition of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, USA
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One Health: Humans, Animals, and Environment
Suzanne Prevost, PhD, RN, FAAN, President, Sigma Theta Tau International
Patricia E. Thompson, RN, EdD, FAAN, Chief Executive Officer, Sigma Theta Tau International
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Get Connected and Stay Involved: Sigma Theta Tau International
Gwen Sherwood, RN, PhD, FAAN
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Nursing The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
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Health Care Quality and Patient Safety in the New Era
2012
Leorey N. Saligan, PhD, CRNP, RN
Researcher, National Institute of Nursing Research, USA
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Revolution and Research Priorities in Emerging Nursing Issues
Julita Sansoni, EdDr, MNSc, RN
Nursing Science Associate Professor, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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Alzheimers: Different Aspects of Caregiving
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Methodological Issues in Disaster Research
Felicity Aulino, PhD, MPH
Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Global Health, University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA
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Qualitative Research Methods
Joachim Voss, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor, University of Washington School of Nursing, USA
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Selection of a guiding theoretical framework in a research study
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Selection of the study design and statistical analysis
Betty Bekemeier, PhD, MPH, FAAN
Assistant Professor, University of Washington School of Nursing, USA
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Practice-based research: Approaches, implications, and importance for nursing
Samlee Plianbangchang, MD
Regional Director, World Health Organization Regional Office for South-East Asia, India
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Iceberg of Health Problem
Linda Olson-Keller, DNP, MS, RN, APHN-BC, FAAN
Clinical Associate Professor, University of Minnesota School of Nursing, USA
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Preparation for DNP Program
Susan Turale, RN, DEd, FACN
International Professor in Nursing, Yamaguchi University Faculty of Health Sciences, Japan
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Validity and Reliability in Qualitative Research
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Reviewing the major methodological differences between qualitative and quantitative research approaches
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Qualitative approaches in nursing research: includes overview of grounded theory, case study, ethnography, and phenomenology
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Writing Articles in International Journals
Judith Spiers, RN, PhD
Associate Professor, University Alberta School of Nursing, Canada
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Engaging Nursing Student to Qualitative Research