Mohamad El Najm

Dr. El Najm has over 23 years of experience in nursing education and clinical practice. He currently teaches graduate Medical-Surgical, Leadership, Quality, and Research courses in the Master's program.

Dr. El Najm is experienced in the capacity of ICU Clinical Supervisor, Nursing Faculty, and Academic Program Management. He has a strong background in curriculum development and review and in Higher Education and Healthcare Accreditation. He is passionate about capacity building and excellence and he is influenced by the resonant leadership style.

• Nursing education
• Nursing management
• Higher education management
• Academic accreditation
• Curriculum development

• Continuing professional development
• Teaching effectiveness

• Capella University, DNP, (expected in 2025)
• Capella University, MS in Nursing (Nursing Education), 2023
• University of Pretoria, PhD in Nursing, 2020
• Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, MS in Healthcare Management, 2009
• Makassed University of Beirut, BS in Nursing, 2001

• Assistant Professor in Nursing, University of San Francisco
• ICU Clinical Supervisor, Chino Valley Medical Center
• Nursing Lecturer, Cal State University, Fullerton
• Clinical Oversight and Quality Manager, Logistics Health Inc. (LHI)/Optum Serve
• Senior Nursing Lecturer and Program Director, Fatima College of Health Sciences

• Cal State University, Fullerton, Daisy Award, 2024
• University of Pretoria, Honoree of Academic Honorary Colours, 2020

AlMekkawi, M., Qatouni, F., Al Amoor, H., Alayed, B., & El Najm, M. (2020). Clinical Teaching Effectiveness of Undergraduate Student Nurses in the United Arab Emirates. SAGE Open Nursing. 

El Najm, M. (2020). Strategies to Enhance Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program for Registered Nurses in United Arab Emirates (UAE): A Mixed Method Study (Publication No. 2263/73468 [Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pretoria].