
Ms. Thasneem Ahmed is a lecturer at the School of Nursing, Maldives National University, with a strong background in both clinical nursing and higher education. She began her nursing career in 2014 and gained diverse clinical experience in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), General Ward, Dressing Room, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Emergency Room (ER), and Cardiac Care Unit (CCU), where she worked until joining academia in January 2021.
Since joining the School of Nursing, Ms. Thasneem has been actively involved in undergraduate nursing education, teaching both theoretical and clinical courses while contributing to curriculum implementation, student support, and academic development. She also serves as a batch coordinator, supporting students’ academic progression and professional development.
In addition to her academic responsibilities, Ms. Thasneem is the vice president of the Maldivian Nurses Association (MNA), a member of the National Antimicrobial Committee, and serves on the School of Nursing Magazine Committee. She actively contributes to research and scholarly activities through conference presentations and collaborative research projects. Her research interests include qualitative research, nursing education, competency-based nursing education, digital pedagogy, artificial intelligence in nursing education, and innovative teaching strategies that enhance student engagement, critical thinking, and learning outcomes.
Master of Nursing Maldives National University Malé, Maldives 2022
Bachelor of Nursing Maldives National University Malé, Maldives 2020
Diploma in Nursing Maldives National University Malé, Maldives 2017
Advanced Certificate in Nursing Maldives National University Malé, Maldives 2013
Nursing Education
Qualitative Research
Competency-Based Nursing Education
Digital Pedagogy
Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Education
Student Engagement
Evidence-Based Practice
Higher Education
Ongoing Research
Are Maldivians Ready for Hospice and Palliative Care? A Community Readiness Assessment to Inform National Policy Development.
Role: Research Team Member
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Teaching Interests
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Evidence-Based Practice
Nursing Principles and Practices
Digital Learning Technologies
Flipped Classroom
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Vice President, Maldivian Nurses Association (MNA)
Member, National Antimicrobial Committee
Member, School of Nursing (SN) Magazine Committee, Maldives National University
Batch Coordinator, School of Nursing, Maldives National University
International Joint Conference for Health Care Professionals (2026)
The Effectiveness of Exercise-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs in Improving Cardiovascular Outcomes: A Systematic Review.
Theveli International Conference (2025)
Enhancing Nursing Students’ Learning Motivation and Knowledge Retention through Gamified Flipped Classrooms: A Targeted Coaching Approach.
Theveli International Conference (2024)
Dosimetry Monitoring for Occupational Radiation Safety and Protection for Nurses.
Maldivian Nurses Association (MNA) , Community Nurse Volunteers (CNV)
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Contributes to national healthcare policy initiatives through membership in the National Antimicrobial Committee.
Participates in community and professional engagement activities through the Maldivian Nurses Association.
Contributed to National Workshop to Finalize the Maldives National Eye Health Strategic Plan 2026–2030