Mohamad El Najm

Dr. Mohamad El Najm is an Assistant Professor in the Master of Science in Nursing program at the University of San Francisco, Orange County campus. A registered nurse with around 25 years of experience, he has held roles in critical care, nursing education, and healthcare leadership across the United States and the Middle East. He earned his Ph.D. in Nursing Science from the University of Pretoria and is completing a Doctor of Nursing Practice at Capella University. His academic background also includes master’s degrees in Nursing Education and Healthcare Management, along with extensive work in curriculum development and accreditation.

In addition to teaching, Dr. El Najm serves as ICU Assistant Manager where he leads initiatives in quality improvement, staff development, and evidence-based practice. His professional and scholarly interests focus on nursing leadership, patient safety, and advancing educational excellence to prepare future nurse leaders.

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

• Continuing professional development
• Teaching effectiveness

• Capella University, DNP, (expected in 2026)
• 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 (2021-Present)
• ICU Assistant Nurse Manager, Kaiser Permanente (2024-Present)
• ICU Clinical Supervisor, Chino Valley Medical Center (2024)
• Nursing Lecturer, Cal State University, Fullerton (2023-2024)
• Clinical Oversight and Quality Manager, Logistics Health Inc. (LHI)/Optum Serve (2021)
• ICU RN, MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center (2020-2023)
• Senior Nursing Lecturer and Program Director, Fatima College of Health Sciences (2008-2020)

• 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].