Yanika Kowitlawakul, PhD, RN

Dr. Yanika Kowitlawakul is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, actively engaged in teaching undergraduate programs and serving as the RN-BSN/Co-Enrollment Program Coordinator. With a background as a critical care nurse for 17 years, encompassing five years in Thailand and 12 years in the U.S.A., Dr. Kowitlawakul brings her practical experience to her academic role. Prior to joining Mason in January 2023, she worked with the George Washington University (U.S.A) for three years and the National University of Singapore (Singapore) for 11 years.

At Mason, Dr Kowitlawakul’ s teaching includes nursing fundamentals, medical-surgical nursing, care for vulnerable populations, and research. She is also actively involved in research, with particular interests in educational technology and patient safety.  Notably, she and her teaching team were honored with a 2024 Mini-Grant award from the Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning for their innovative Peer-Led Team Learning project. This project aims to provide tailored academic support to a diverse student population while fostering leadership skills.

Research

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• Kowitlawakul, Tan, J.J.M., Suebnukarn, S., Nguyen, H.D., Poo, D.C.C., Chai, J., Wang, W., & Devi, K. (in press 2024).  Development of Artificial Intelligence - Teaching Assistant System for undergraduate nursing students: A field testing study. CIN Computer, Informatics, Nursing.  Accepted for publication on Nov 1, 2023.

• *Ong, K.K., Yong, Y.B., & Kowitlawakul, Y.* (2023 inpress).  Nurses‘ perceptions about bereavement care in critical care units: A qualitative study.  International Nursing Review, 70(4), 527-534. Doi: 10.1111/inr.12872 (*Supervisor)

• Lee, S.H., Wee, C., Phan, P., Kowitlawakul, Y., Tan, C.K., & Mukhopadhyay, A. (2023). Readiness for transfer: A mixed-methods study on ICU transfers of care.  BMJ Open, 13, e064492. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2022-064492

• Kowitlawakul, Y. Tan, J.J.M., Suebnukarn, S., Nguyen, H.D., Poo, D.C.C., Chai, J., Wang, W., & Devi, K. (2022).  Utilizing educational technology in enhancing undergraduate nursing students‘ engagement and motivation: A scoping review. Journal of Professional Nursing, 42, 262-275.  Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2022.07.015

• Sia, CH., Ng, S., Hoon, D., Soong, J., Ignacio, J., & Kowitlawakul, Y. (2021). The effectiveness of collaborative teaching in an introductory online radiology session for master of nursing students.  Nurse Education Today, 105. Doi https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2021.105033 (* Corresponding author)

• * Wong, S.H.V., & Kowitlawakul, Y. (2020). Exploring perception and barriers in developing critical thinking and clinical reasoning of nursing students: A qualitative study.  Nurse Education Today, 95, doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104600 (* Corresponding author)

• Lieow,J. L. M., Chen, F. S. M., Song, G., Tang, P. S., Kowitlawakul, Y.,& Mukhopadhyay, A. (2019). Effectiveness of an advanced practice nurse-led delirium education and training programme. International Nursing Review, 66(4), 506-513. (Corresponding author)

• Kowitlawkul, Y., Yap, S.F., Makabe, S., Chan, S.W.C, Takagai, J., Tam, W.W.S., & Nurumal, M.S. (2018). Investigating nurses’ quality of life and work-life balance status in Singapore, International of Nursing Review, 66(1), 61-69.  doi: 10.1111/inr.12457

• Kowitlawakul, Y., Chan, M.F., Tan, S.S.W., Soong, A.S.K., & Chan, S.W.C. (2017). Development of an e-learning research module using multi-media instruction approach. CIN: Computer Informatics Nursing, 35(3), 158-168.

• Kowitlawakul, Y. Lam, M-P.J., Sum, C.L., Lim, C.M., & Sanif, Z.  (2016).  Promoting Interprofessional Collaboration in a Critical Care Unit in Singapore: Nursing Perspectives. Connect: The World of Critical Care Nursing, 10 (1). http://en.connectpublishing.org/issues.php

Awards

• 2024 Mini-Grant Awards, Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning, George Mason University, January 4, 2024
• Thesis Award, George Mason University, Virginia, USA. Received on May 17^th, 2008
• Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, National University of Singapore, Singapore, AY2018/2019.  Received on July 3^rd, 2019
• Faculty Teaching Excellence Award AY2021/2022, National University of Singapore, Singapore. Received on December 1^st, 2022
• Annual Teaching Excellence Award AY2021/2022 (University level), National University of Singapore. Received on October 5^th, 2022

Professional Affiliations

• Visiting Associate Professor

          University of Singapore, Singapore. 

Degrees

• PhD, Nursing, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, 2008
• MSN, Nursing Administration, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, 2000
• BSN, Nursing, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand