Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Lobna Harazni
Assistant Professor of Community Mental Health Nursing
Arab American University of Palestine

Dr. Lobna Harazni, a Palestinian citizen residing in Nablus City, is an Assistant Professor at the Arab American University of Palestine, where she has been serving since 2013. She earned her Ph.D. in the Philosophy of Nursing Sciences in December 2019. Her academic background is grounded in community mental health nursing, with a particular focus on childhood trauma—a theme that has been central to both her Master's thesis and doctoral dissertation.

Dr. Harazni has two years of clinical experience as a registered nurse and five years of experience as a clinical instructor. She has also contributed to fieldwork as a team member in two crisis intervention projects targeting children in the West Bank. Her work reflects a deep commitment to mental health support for vulnerable populations, particularly children.

She has actively participated in several national conferences addressing topics such as palliative care, crisis management, and research proposal development. Additionally, Dr. Harazni has completed numerous professional training courses in areas including academic writing, educational competencies, simulation-based teaching, quality assurance in nursing education, and crisis intervention strategies.

Her research contributions, published in high-impact academic journals, have been produced in collaboration with dedicated research teams. She currently supervises undergraduate research projects and is passionate about enhancing students’ research skills and competencies. Her primary research interests include childhood trauma and women's psychological well-being.

Dr. Harazni is a strong advocate for children's rights, firmly believing that every child, regardless of gender, race, or place of birth, deserves more than mere survival. She emphasizes that safeguarding the rights of children must be a foundational element in policy development and implementation.