وفاء عبد الكريم عباس السويري

السيرة المهنية

CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DATA:

Name: Wafa Abdul Karim Abbas
Sex: Female
Date\place of birth: 22\11\1959 .Wasit
Nationality: Iraqi
Academic rank: A. Professor
Address: College of Nursing / University of Babylon

Email: wafaabbas2002@yahoo.com
nur.Wafa.abdul@uobabylon.edu.iq
Telephone: 00964 7809003554



EDUCATION:

1999-2002
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing, The University of Baghdad, College of Nursing,

Major: Maternity Nursing
Dissertation Title: Construction of a Preconceptional Assessment Tool for Detection of Health Threatening Conditions.



1986-1988
Degree: Master of Nursing Science (M.S.N), The University of Baghdad, college of Nursing

Major: Maternity Nursing
Dissertation Title: Relationship of some Psychological and Social Variables to the Length of Labour


1977-1981
Degree: Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.S.N),The University of Baghdad, College of Nursing
Major: Nursing



EMPLOYMENT:

2012- till now
Faculty Member , College of Nursing / University of Babylon

2005 - 2012

Head of Maternal, Pediatric,& Community Nursing Department , Faculty of Nursing , Assistant Professor, Al-Zaytoonah Jordan University, Amman, Jordan

2002-2004
Special degree Tutor in Al-Dakhiliya Nursing Institue,Nezwa,Sultanate of Oman
1999-2002
Chairperson of maternity nursing unit, College of Nursing, University of Baghdad, Iraq
1988-1999
Lecturer ,College of Nursing, University of Baghdad , Iraq

1981-1986
Clinical instructor ,College of Nursing., University of Baghdad , Iraq



TAUGHT COURSES For UNDERGRADUATE & POST GRADUATE:

• Maternal & Neonatal Nursing / Theory & Practice.
• Community Health Nursing / Theory & Practice.
• Research in Nursing.
• Fundamental of Nursing / Theory & Practice.
• Anatomy for Nursing.
• Introduction to Community Health.
• Communication Skills
• Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing
• Elective Courses.
• Seminar



HONORS/AWARDS:

2013 A ward from MOH in the Iraqi midwifery day for active involvement in strengthening midwifery in Iraq
2012 A ward from MOH in the Iraqi midwifery for active participating in all midwifery activity.

2004


Award of active involvement as guest speaker during regional workshop on (Problem Based Learning as Instructional Approach) which held on Oman.

1999 Certificate from UNDP that affirm a participation in a nursing and midwifery development curriculum.



1996
A ward from Ministry of Health of Iraq for the continuous education of hospital nurses, Baghdad.

1995 A ward from Ministry of Higher Education for perfect performance concerning final exams.

1995 A ward from the Dean of Faculty of Nursing for the performance of central exam. Committee.


Participations in conferences & Scientific Meetings:
- Coordinator of education in the Arab State Regional Network
- Presenting a paper on "Establishment of Arab states Regional Midwifery network for strengthening midwifery profession" . ObsGynec Congress conference / Midwifery Conference -19/4-21/4/2017 in Dubai / AUE
- Participating in the establishment of Iraqi Nursing & Midwifery Strategy for 2016-2030, MOH & WHO , 25-30 March, 2017 ,Baghdad / Iraq.
- Participating on Foundation meeting - Arab States Regional Midwifery Network Committee (ASRMNC) Casablanca/Morocco 29th and 30thAugust 2016
- Participating as a presenter on National Nursing Conference with MOH on Baghdad 12/5/2016.
- Two national meeting one in Baghdad and the other in Erbil for discussing the proposed midwifery program, November- December, 2013, Baghdad & Erbil / Iraq.
- Coordinating the Workshop: Competencies Based Approach (CBA) with the International experts By UNFPA, September 2013, Erbil / Iraq
- Participating in PAIN MANAGEMENT Conference held in Al Hussein Cancer Hospital,Amman/ Jordan, June, 2013
- Participating in the International Nursing Conference held by the JNC in Amman / Jordan ,April,2013.
- Participation in a meeting for “Updating the TBA training program” by USAIDS in Erbil / Iraq on 4-6 /9/ 2012
- Participation in a workshop on continuing a nursing program on PHCPI by USAIDS in Baghdad / Iraq on 16-17 /7/2012.
- Participation in a workshop on PHCPI by USAIDS in Baghdad / Iraq on 11-14 /6/2012
- MENA workshop & conference on Dubai November 19-21, 2012.
- Facilitator in the workshop" Patient Safety and Infection Control" which held by WHO in The First International Nursing Conference in Erbil ( Hawlere Medical University / College of Nursing).June, 20-22,2009
- Attending the First International Nursing Conference in Erbil (Hawlere Medical University / College of June.23-25-2009.
-Facilitator in the workshop" Patient Safety and Infection Control" which held by WHO in The Fourth National Nursing Conference / Ministry of Health/Baghdad/Iraq for the period May,1-3,2009
- Attending the Fourth National Nursing Conference / Ministry of Health/Baghdad/Iraq for the period May, 4-5, 2009.
- Facilitator in "Revision and Reform of Academic courses" Work shop,
Al-Zaytoonah University, Amman, Jordan, Nov.,11,2008.
- Facilitator in "Better life for diabetic s children and adolescence" International health day, Al-Zaytoonah University, Amman, Jordan, Oct., 2008.
- Facilitator in Writing Scientific Research Proposal. Work Shop, Faculty of Nursing, Al-Zaytoonah University, May,12, 2008.
- Attending the Second International Nursing Conference “The Less Traveled Road: Search for New Realities”. JNC. At the Dead Sea. Jordan, April 23-24, 2008.
- Participation in the scientific day of Faculty of Nursing /Al-Zaytoonah Jordan University Nov. 7, 2006.
- Attending the Second International Nursing Conference “The Less Traveled Road: Search for New Realities”. JNC. At the Dead Sea. Jordan, April 23-24, 2008.
- The 1st international conference in Saint -Joseph, Faculty of Nursing, Beirut, Lebanon, May 2006
- The 1st Jordanian Nursing Council International Conference, Amman, Jordan, April 2006
-The seventh international middle east nursing conference , University of Sciences &Technology, Irbid, Jordan , May 2002
-The fifth international nursing conference (Nursing in the third millennium), University of Jordan, Amman, September 2001
-All regional nursing conferences held by college of nursing, Baghdad

PUBLICATIONS:
1. Abbas, W, Rashaan, M," Health Personnel Practices Regarding Hand Hygiene in the Delivery Room at the Euphrates Middle Teaching Hospitals",Der Pharma Chemica, 2016, 8(24):16-21 (http://www.derpharmachemica.com/archive.html)
2. Nattah ,F, Abbas, W,” Assessment of Level of Pain and its Relation with Breathing Exercise in the First Stage of Labour Among Primi Mothers at Hilla Teaching Hospital” ,European Journal of Scientific Research, Volume 135 No 2
October, 2015
3. Majeed, M., Abbas, W. “Effect of the Teaching Program on Midwives Knowledge at Delivery Room in Karbala City Hospitals”, Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences , Volume 6 – No.1, January – April 2016 , PP 192- 199
4. Abbas, W,etal:" Preconception Health Status of Iraqi Women After Trade Embargo", Public Health Nursing : Vol.25: No.4,pp.295-303.USA 2008
5. Abbas, W: "Minor discomfort during pregnancy and its relationship to some variables." Sc.J.Nurs Baghdad/ Iraq , 2000
6. Abbas, W: "Relationship of vaginal discharges during pregnancy with some variables." Sc.J.Nurs Baghdad/ Iraq , 1997
7. Abbas, W: "Information’s of women about using oral contraceptives." Nursing Scientific Journal /Baghdad/ Iraq 1998
8. Abbas, W: "Knowledge of mothers in postpartum period." Sc.J.Nurs .Baghdad/ Iraq , 1995
9. Toma J., Abbas, W. "Effect of Gestational Diabetes on Mothers and Newborn Baby." Sc.J.Nurs. Vol.8. No.2,1995 ,Baghdad/ Iraq .
10. Abbas, W: Abbas, W, Relationship of some psychological and social variables to the length of labour. Sc.J.Nurs Baghdad/ Iraq ,1988


Previous Scientific Attendance
1- Active participation in the establishment of Nursing & Midwifery strategy for 2017-2026, MOH and WHO, Baghdad March 2017
2- Planning and implementing the World Health day with collaboration of the WHO-Jordan at Al Zaytoonah University, "theme: Save Lives, Make Hospitals Safe in Emergencies" Amman. Jordan, April 8, 2009.
3- Planning and implementing the scientific day “The safety of the diabetic children and adolescents: Toward a better life”. Al Zaytoonah University. Amman. Jordan November, 20, 2008.
4- Active Participation in Al-Hussein Fund for Excellence / Review Report of Nursing Program /Al-Zaytoonah Jordan University , December , 2006, Amman, Jordan.
5- Workshop on Learner-Centered Clinical Instruction in Nursing Education at Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan Provided By University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Nursing , Amman , Jordan, June,2006
6- Workshop on Problems Based Learning as an instructional approach ,Al Dakhiliya nursing institute, Nezwa , Oman , February 2004
7- Regional workshop on construction of test for general nursing program, Al- Dahira Nursing institute-Ibri-sultanate of Oman, October 2002
8- Nursing school curriculum with W.H.O /Iraq /1999
9- Nursing rehabilitation committee with W.H.O /Iraq / 1998
10- Training course for two months in Safedirging hospital / Delhi /India/1985
11- Midwifery training course for 6 months /Iraq / 1983
12- Computer and internet intensive course / Iraq/1983
13- Training course for 6 months in Epsom District hospital /UK/1980
14- General nursing training for two months in Royal Bath Hospital /UK/1978

Other duties
- Coordinator of education in the Arab State Regional Network
- Midwifery National Consultant / Iraq.
- Midwifery Consultant / UNFPA / Center of Iraq from 2012-2013.
- Participating in the activity of MOH/ USAID/PHCPI to review training nursing curriculum for family health, 2012-2013, Baghdad & Erbil/ Iraq
- Facilitator in Iraqi Nursing Conferences / WHO, Baghdad & Erbil, June,2009.
- Counselor/ Maternity Competencies/JNC/ Amman –Jordan-2009
- Counselor / College of Nursing / Baghdad University for 5 Years.
-Representative member of Teacher Association for 6 years
-Representative member of Family Planning Association since 1

المشاركات في المجتمع الاكاديمي

Participations in conferences & Scientific Meetings:
- Coordinator of education in the Arab State Regional Network
- Presenting a paper on "Establishment of Arab states Regional Midwifery network for strengthening midwifery profession" . ObsGynec Congress conference / Midwifery Conference -19/4-21/4/2017 in Dubai / AUE
- Participating in the establishment of Iraqi Nursing & Midwifery Strategy for 2016-2030, MOH & WHO , 25-30 March, 2017 ,Baghdad / Iraq.
- Participating on Foundation meeting - Arab States Regional Midwifery Network Committee (ASRMNC) Casablanca/Morocco 29th and 30thAugust 2016
- Participating as a presenter on National Nursing Conference with MOH on Baghdad 12/5/2016.
- Two national meeting one in Baghdad and the other in Erbil for discussing the proposed midwifery program, November- December, 2013, Baghdad & Erbil / Iraq.
- Coordinating the Workshop: Competencies Based Approach (CBA) with the International experts By UNFPA, September 2013, Erbil / Iraq
- Participating in PAIN MANAGEMENT Conference held in Al Hussein Cancer Hospital,Amman/ Jordan, June, 2013
- Participating in the International Nursing Conference held by the JNC in Amman / Jordan ,April,2013.
- Participation in a meeting for “Updating the TBA training program” by USAIDS in Erbil / Iraq on 4-6 /9/ 2012
- Participation in a workshop on continuing a nursing program on PHCPI by USAIDS in Baghdad / Iraq on 16-17 /7/2012.
- Participation in a workshop on PHCPI by USAIDS in Baghdad / Iraq on 11-14 /6/2012
- MENA workshop & conference on Dubai November 19-21, 2012.
- Facilitator in the workshop" Patient Safety and Infection Control" which held by WHO in The First International Nursing Conference in Erbil ( Hawlere Medical University / College of Nursing).June, 20-22,2009
- Attending the First International Nursing Conference in Erbil (Hawlere Medical University / College of June.23-25-2009.
-Facilitator in the workshop" Patient Safety and Infection Control" which held by WHO in The Fourth National Nursing Conference / Ministry of Health/Baghdad/Iraq for the period May,1-3,2009
- Attending the Fourth National Nursing Conference / Ministry of Health/Baghdad/Iraq for the period May, 4-5, 2009.
- Facilitator in "Revision and Reform of Academic courses" Work shop,
Al-Zaytoonah University, Amman, Jordan, Nov.,11,2008.
- Facilitator in "Better life for diabetic s children and adolescence" International health day, Al-Zaytoonah University, Amman, Jordan, Oct., 2008.
- Facilitator in Writing Scientific Research Proposal. Work Shop, Faculty of Nursing, Al-Zaytoonah University, May,12, 2008.
- Attending the Second International Nursing Conference “The Less Traveled Road: Search for New Realities”. JNC. At the Dead Sea. Jordan, April 23-24, 2008.
- Participation in the scientific day of Faculty of Nursing /Al-Zaytoonah Jordan University Nov. 7, 2006.
- Attending the Second International Nursing Conference “The Less Traveled Road: Search for New Realities”. JNC. At the Dead Sea. Jordan, April 23-24, 2008.
- The 1st international conference in Saint -Joseph, Faculty of Nursing, Beirut, Lebanon, May 2006
- The 1st Jordanian Nursing Council International Conference, Amman, Jordan, April 2006
-The seventh international middle east nursing conference , University of Sciences &Technology, Irbid, Jordan , May 2002
-The fifth international nursing conference (Nursing in the third millennium), University of Jordan, Amman, September 2001
-All regional nursing conferences held by college of nursing, Baghdad

معلومات اخرى

HONORS/AWARDS:

2016 A ward from MOH in active participating & presenting a paper on future plan for strengthening midwifery in Iraq

2013 A ward from MOH in the Iraqi midwifery day for active involvement in strengthening midwifery in Iraq
2012 A ward from MOH in the Iraqi midwifery for active participating in all midwifery activity.

2004 Award of active involvement as guest speaker during regional workshop on (Problem Based Learning as Instructional Approach) which held on Oman.

1999 Certificate from UNDP that affirm a participation in a nursing and midwifery development curriculum.

1996 A ward from Ministry of Health of Iraq for the continuous education of hospital nurses, Baghdad.

1995 A ward from Ministry of Higher Education for perfect performance concerning final exams.

1995 A ward from the Dean of Faculty of Nursing for the performance of central exam. Committee.