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Dr. Ibrahim Al Faouri

Dean - RAK College of Nursing

Qualifications
  • Ph.D.  In Nursing Administration, 2004, Wayne State University. Detroit, United state 
  • M.Sc. In Nursing Education, 1996, Faculty of Nursing, University of Jordan Amman, Jordan/ Comprehensive Exam.
  • B.Sc. In Nursing science, 1986, Faculty of Nursing, University of Jordan Amman, Jordan.
Experience
  • Dean of college of Nursing at RAKMHSU August 2023- till now
  • A Professor at Jordan University of Science and Technology, College of Nursing/ November 2020-July 2023 
  • An Associate Professor at Jordan University of Science and Technology, College of Nursing/ November 2014-November 2020
  • An Assistant Professor at Jordan University of Science and Technology, College of Nursing, Aprile 2005- October 2014
  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Deputy - King Abdullah University Hospital (KAUH). Irbid, Jordan/ January 2019 – July 2023 
  • Chairman of Quality Improvement Department - King Abdullah University Hospital (KAUH). Irbid, Jordan/ August 2007- July 2023 
  • Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - King Abdullah University Hospital (KAUH). Irbid, Jordan/ April 2005- July 2023
  • Assistant Professor - Hashemite University. Aug,  2004- March, 2005 
  • Graduate Research Assistant - Arab American Tobacco Use Grant Nursing College, Wayne State University (WSU)  USA June 2002  - July.200  
  • Graduate Student Assistant - Education Technology Center College of Education, Wayne State University (WSU) USA Jan. 2002-  May 2002
  • Student Research Assistant - Center for Health Research Nursing College, Wayne State University (WSU) USA Jan. 2001 – Dec. 2001
  • Chairman of Clinical Nursing Division,  Jordan University Hospital. Amman, Jordan.  May 1995 - Aug. 2000                                
  • Acting Nursing Director Jordan University Hospital. Amman, Jordan. Aug. 1995 – Aug. 1996
  • Infection Control Nurse Jordan University Hospital. Amman, Jordan. Dec. 1992 - April 1995
  • RN. Burn Unit, Jordan University Hospital. Amman, Jordan. July 1988 – Nov. 1992
  • RN. Intensive Care Unit King Hussein Medical Center Amman, Jordan June 1986 - June 1988
Publications
  • Ta'an W., Al-Hammouri M., Al-Faouri I., Suliman M. (2023) The effectiveness of COPA-based training program on the infection-control competencies of newly hired healthcare professionals. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, Volume 18 (1).  160-165 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2022.06.009
  • Al Faouri I., Elfaqieh K., & AbuAlRub R. (2021). Involvement of Jordanian Head Nurses’ in Health Policy Development:  A Cross-Sectional Study. Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice, 22(3), 230–238. https://doi.org/10.1177/15271544211020999
  • Al-Hamdan Z., Alyahia M., Al‐Maaitah R., , Al-Hamdan M., Al-Faouri I.,  Al Smadi A., Bawadi H. (2021) The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Nurse–Nurse Collaboration. Journal of Nursing Scholarship 53(5). 615-622  https://DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12687
  • Al-Faouri I., Hayajneh W., Al-zoubi N., Yusef D., Al-Ghazo M., Obeidat B., Banni Issa A., Alrabadi N. (2021) Knowledge of health care workers regarding COVID-19 pandemic response plan; A study from a university affiliated hospital in Jordan. Heliyon. VOLUME 7, ISSUE 6, E07432, JUNE 01, 2021 http://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07432
  • Alrabadi, N,. Haddad R., Al-Faouri I., Obeidat N., Al-Ghazo M., El-Salem K., Elnasser Z., Mhaidat N. (2021) Positive COVID19-PCR patients as negative controls for COVID19 antibody tests. Annals of Medicine and Surgery,Volume 65, 2021. 102320, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102320.
  • Al Faouri I., Okour S., Alakour N., Alrabadi N.(2021) Knowledge and compliance with standard precautions among registered nurses: A cross-sectional study. Annals of Medicine and Surgery. Volume 62, February 2021, pages 419–424. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amsu.2021.01.058.
  • Alrabadi N., Haddad R., Albustami I., Al-Faouri I., Obeidat N., Al-Ghazo M., Al-rabadi D., Khassawneh A. (2021) The lockdown may contribute to the COVID-19 cases in developing countries, different perspectives on the curfew act, a report from Jordan. Annals of Medicine and Surgery. Volume 61, January 2021, Pages 41-43   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amsu.2020.12.018
  • Alrabadi N., Shawagfeh SH., Haddad R.,  Mukattash T.,  Abuhammad S.,  Al-rabadi D., Abu Farha R., AlRabadi S.,  Al-Faouri I. (2021) Medication errors: a focus on nursing practice. Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research, 2021, Vol XX, 1–9   doi:10.1093/jphsr/rmaa025
  • Al Faouri I., Obeidat D., AbuALRub  R. Missed nursing Care, Staffing Levels, Job Satisfaction and Intent to Leave among Jordanian Nurses" Nursing Forum. 2020;1–11. DOI: 10.1111/nuf.12537
  • Taʼan WF, Alhurani J, Alhalal E, Al-Dwaikat TN, Al-Faouri I. (2020) Nursing Empowerment: How Job Performance Is Affected by a Structurally Empowered Work Environment. The Journal of Nursing Administration;50(12):635-641. doi: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000000951. 
  • Al-Faouri I,. Haddad R,. Hayagneh W,. Obeidat N,. AlGhazo M,. Alrabadi N. (2020) Management of COVID-19 crisis; focus on immunization, vaccination, and safe relocating of health care providers. Annals of Medicine and Surgery 60, 555-556.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amsu.2020.11.057 
  • Al-zoubi N., Obeidat B., Al-Ghazoa M., Hayajneh W., Alomari A., Mazahreha T., Al Faouri I., Obeidata K., Banni Issae A., Aleshawia A. (2020) Prevalence of positive COVID-19 among asymptomatic health care workers who care patients infected with the novel coronavirus: A retrospective study. Annals of Medicine and Surgery 57, 14-16  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amsu.2020.06.038
  • Yusef D., Hayajneh W., Awad S., Momany S., Khassawneh B., Samrah S., Obeidat B., Raffee R., Al-Faouri I., Bani Issa A., Al Zamel H., Bataineh E., Qdaisat R. (2020) Large Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease among Wedding Attendees, Jordan. Emerg Infect Dis 26(9), 2165-2167. https://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid2609.201469
  • Al Faouri I., Al‐Dmour A., AbuALRub  R., Abu Moghli F.(2019) Effect of Health Care Accreditation Council survey site visit on perceived stress level among Jordanian healthcare providers. Nursing Forum 54(1), 30-37. DOI: 10.1111/nuf.12294
  • Al-akour, N., Al Faouri, I., Al-Rashdan, A., Al-Bsoul, M.M., & Bsoul, M.M. (2018). Quality of life among hospital nurses in the north of Jordan and its associated factors. Journal of Psychiatry and Cognitive Behavior 3(1) DOI: 10.29011/2574-7762. 000037
  • Al-Hamdan, Z., Oweidat, I. A., Al-Faouri, I. and Codier, E. (2016), Correlating Emotional Intelligence and Job Performance Among Jordanian Hospitals’ Registered Nurses. Nursing Forum 52 (1), 12-20. doi: 10.1111/nuf.12160
  • Al Ali N., Al Faouri I., Al-Niarat T. (2016) The impact of training program on nurses' attitudes toward workplace violence in Jordan. Applied Nursing Research 30, 83–89 doi:10.1016/j.apnr.2015.11.001
  • Alkhataybeh  W., Al-Faouri I.  Maternal Awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome In The North Of Jordan. Archives of Disease in Childhood 99(Suppl 2):A540-A540 · October 2014. DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2014-307384.1506
  • Al Faouri I. G., Al Ali N., Baney Essa M. (2014). Perception of Shared Governance among Registered Nurses in a Jordanian University Hospital. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science. Vol. 4, 6(1): 254-262.
  • Al Faouri I. G., Hayajneh W. A., Habboush D. M. (2014).  A Five Years Retrospective Study of Reported Medication Incidents at a Jordanian Teaching Hospital: Patterns and Trends. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science. Vol. 4, 5(1):280-287. 
  • Al Faouri I. G., Al Ali N., Al Shorman B. (2014). The Influence of Emotional Intelligence Training on Nurses’ Job Satisfaction among Jordanian Nurses. European Journal of Scientific Research, 117(4): 486-494.
  • Al-Faouri I. G., Abu Al Rub R. F., Jumah D. M. (2013). The impact of educational interventions for nurses on mechanically ventilated patients’ outcomes in a Jordanian university hospital. Journal of Clinical Nursing. Article first published online : 20 DEC 2013, DOI: 10.1111/jocn.12497
  • Abujudeh B., Abu Al Rub R. F., Al-Faouri I. G. & Gharaibeh M. (2012) The impact of lifestyle modification in preventing or delaying the progression of type 2 diabetes mellitus among high-risk people in Jordan. Journal of Research in Nursing. January 2012 17(1) 32-44 first published on November 5, 2010 doi:10.1177/1744987110387482
  • Mesmar M., Shatnawi N., Faori I., Khader Y. (2011).  Reasons for cancellation of elective operations at a major teaching referral hospital in Jordan. Eastern Mediterranean health journal 17(8):651-55.
  • Khader Y. S., Airan D. M., Al-Faouri I. (2009) Work Stress Inventory for Dental Assistants: Development and Psychometric Evaluation. Journal of Public Health Dentistry Vol. 69, No. 1, (Winter 2009). 56-61
  • Jamil H., Templin T., Fakhouri M.,   Rice V. H., Khouri R., Fakhouri H., Al-Omran H., Al-Fauori I, Baker O. (2008).  Comparison of Personal Characteristics, Tobacco Use, and Health States in Chaldean, Arab American, and non-Middle Eastern White Adults. Journal of Immigrant and Minor Health, 2009; 11:310-317. DOI 10.1007/s10903-008-9125-7
  • Hamaideh S.H., Mrayyan., M.T., Mudallal  R., , Faouri  I., & Khasawneh N.A. (2008)  Jordanian nurses’ job stressors and social support. International Nursing Review 55 (1) 40–47. doi: 10.1111/j.1466-7657.2007.00605.x.
  • Mrayyan M., Al-Faouri I. (2008) Nurses  Career Commitment and Job Performance: Differences across Hospitals Nursing Leadership, 21 (2) 2008: e101-e117
  • Mrayyan M., Al Faouri I. (2008). Career commitment and job performance of Jordanian nurses. Nurse Forum. 2008 Jan;43(1):24-37  18269441
  • Mrayyan M., Al-Faouri I. (2008). Nurses' career commitment and job performance: differences between intensive care units and wards.  Journal of Research in Nursing 13 (1) 38-51
  • Mrayyan, MT., & Al-Faouri, I  (2008) Predictors of career commitment and job performance of Jordanian nurses. Journal of Nursing Management 16 (3) 246-256.  doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2834.2007.00797.x.
  • Mrayyan M., Shishani K., Al Faouri I.  (2007). Rate, causes and reporting of medication errors in Jordan: nurses perspectives. Journal of nursing management, vol.15, No. 6 (September 2007), pp. 659-670.
  • Abou-Mediene SH.,  Rice V. H., ,  Jamil H., Templin Th., Hammad A., Weglicki L.,  Kulwicki A., Al Faouri I., Al-Omran H.,  Baker O.,   Dakroub M.  Thompson F. (2005). Comparison of psychosocial factors and tobacco use among Arab and Arab-American adolescents: Ethn Dis. 15 (1 Suppl 1):S1-60-61 15789468.
  • Rice V. H., , Templin Th.,  Weglicki L.,  Jamil H., Hammad A.,  Baker O.,   Kulwicki A., Al-Omran H., Al Faouri I.,  Thompson F.,  Dakroub M.,  Abou-Mediene SH. (2005). Predictors of tobacco use among Lebanese, Yemeni, and Iraqi adolescents, 14-18 years of age. Ethn Dis. 2005 ;15 (1 Suppl 1):S1-57-59 15789467.
  • Templin Th.,  Rice V. H., ,  Gadelrab H., Weglicki L., Hammad A.,  Kulwicki A., Al-Omran H., Al Faouri I.,  Baker O.,   Jamil H.,  Thompson F.,  Dakroub M.,  Abou-Mediene SH. (2005).  Trends in tobacco use among Arab/Arab-American adolescents: preliminary findings. Ethn Dis. 15 (1 Suppl 1):S1-65-68 15787048.
  • Al Faouri I.,  Rice V. H., Weglicki L.,  Kulwicki A.,  Jamil H.,  Baker O., Al-Omran H.,  Dakroub M. (2005). Culturally Sensitive smoking cessation intervention program redesign for Arab-American youth Ethn Dis. 15 (1 Suppl 1):S1-62-64 15787047
  • Khuri-Bulos NA., Shennak M., Agabi S., Saleh S., Al Rawashdeh S., Al Ghanem S., Al Adham M., Faori I., Abu Khader I. (1999). ”Nosocomial infections in the intensive care units at a University Hospital in a developing country: Comparison with National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance Intensive Care Unit Rates” Am J Infect Control, Vol. 27(6), December 1999. 547-552
  • Khuri-Bulos NA., Toukan A., Mahafzah A., Al Adham M., Faori I., Abu Khader I., Abu Rumeileh Z. (1997). “Epidemiology Of Needlestick and Sharp Injuries: At Jordan University Hospital: In a Developing Country: A Three-Year Prospective Study at The  Jordan University Hospital, 1993, Through, 1995 .” Am J Infect Control, Vol. 25(4), August 1997 322-329
Achievements
  • Honored By Health Care Accreditation Council (HCAC) As one of the pioneer and distinguished surveyors In Jordan 2023  
  • Honored by Gadara Initiative (Gadara Initiative supports IIMSAM Lifesaver Humanitarian Activities) for Work and contribution facing the Covid-19 pandemic in Jordan. 2020
  • Honored by Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for contributions in achieving King Abdullah II Award for Excellence in Government Performance and Transparency (The Best Achievement Award). 2018
  • Honored by the Jordan Nurses and Midwives Council for contribution in enhancing nursing profession in Jordan. 2017
  • Honored by the minister of Health for contribution in organizing the 4th nursing scientific day (The Role of Nursing Leaders in Improving Health Care). 2016 
  • Honored by the General Director of Royal Medical Services for contribution in Royal Medical Services Scientific Day. 2015
  • Honored by University of Science and Technology Hospital/Sanaa, Yemen for contribution in quality improvement program. 2013
  • Princes Mona Award for Leadership and Administration in Nursing, Rofaidah alaslameyeh Medal. 2010                                
  • Nominee for King Abdullah II prize for the governmental employees on the distinguished leaders category (2008-2009 4th Cycle. 2009                                
  • Honored by Saudia Arabia Embassy for mentoring Saudi nurses trainee in King Abdullah University Hospital. 2008
  • Steiger Memorial Scholarship College of Nursing, Wayne State University, Detroit, USA. 2003 Fall Term               
  • Steiger Memorial Scholarship College of Nursing, Wayne State University, Detroit, USA. 2003 Winter Term
  • Gloria Anne Colquhoun Memorial, College of Nursing, Wayne State University, Detroit, USA. 2003 Winter Term
  • Graduate-Professional Scholarship. Graduate School, Wayne State University, Detroit, USA. 2002
  • Gloria Anne Colquhoun Memorial, College of Nursing, Wayne State University, Detroit, USA. 2002 Fall Term
  • Gloria Anne Colquhoun Memorial, College of Nursing, Wayne State University, Detroit, USA. 2002 Spring/SummerThomas C. Rumble Fellowship Graduate School, Wayne State University, Detroit, USA 2001
Advising Graduate Students/ Master Theses:
  • 2023 The relationships between authentic leadership, self-efficacy, job satisfaction, and intention to stay among Jordanian nurses
  • 2022    Stress levels among Jordanian nurses and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic   (Advisor)
  • 2022    The Outpatient Experiences in Jordanian Hospitals During COVID-19 Pandemic (Advisor)
  • 2021    Teamwork, patient safety, and job related stress among nurses in Jordanian university hospitals (Advisor)
  • 2020    Involvement of Head Nurses'in Health Policy Development: A Jordanian Study.  (Advisor)
  • 2020    Impact of Alarm's Fatigue on Nurses' Performance and It's Relation to Nurses' Fatigue and Patient Satisfaction with the Quality of Nursing Care. (Co-advisor)
  • 2020    Nurses' perceived beliefs, implementation, barriers, organizational and leaders' support of Evidence Based Practice.  (Advisor)
  • 2019  The Relationship Between Staffing And Missed Nursing Care In Jordan. (Advisor) /published
  • 2019    Pressure Ulcer Knowledge, Description and Prevention Among Nursing Students In Jordan.  (Advisor)
  • 2018    The Relationship Between Social Support And Quality Of Life Among Cardiac Patients   (Advisor)
  • 2017   The effect of pre-cardiac catheterization education on Jordanian patients' level of anxiety and satisfaction: An interventional study.  (Advisor)
  • 2017   Nursing students' satisfaction, and its relationship to academic performance and students characteristics.  (Advisor)
  • 2017 Perceptions and Experiences of Jordanian nurses about Current Handover Communication Practice. (Co-advisor)
  • 2016   Nurses' Compliance with Morse Fall Scale Implementation on Acute Care Hospitalized Patients in a Jordanian University Hospital: An Observational Study. (Co-advisor)
  • 2015   Assessment Of Knowledge And Associated Factors Towards Compliance With Standard Precautions Guidelines Among Jordanian Registered Nurses In The North Of Jordan (Advisor) /published 
  • 2015    Level Of Nursing Autonomy And Types Of Decision Making Of Jordanian Critical Care Nurses: Differences And Relationships (Advisor)
  • 2015    Effect of Health Care Accreditation Council survey site visit on perceived stress level among Jordanian health care providers.  (Advisor) /published
  • 2014   The Impact Of Training Program On Nurses' Attitudes Toward Workplace Violence In A Military Hospital (Co-advisor) /published
  • 2014   The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence And Job Performance Among Jordanian Hospitals' Registered Nurses (Co-advisor) /published
  • 2014  Work and Family Conflict (WFC) Among Jordanian Registered Nurses and Its Relation to Their Intent To Stay. (Advisor) 
  • 2014 The Relationship between Nurses Self Efficacy, Perception of Organizational Justice, and Job Performance in Jordanian University Hospitals. (Advisor)
  • 2014  Maternal Awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in North of Jordan . (Co-advisor)
  • 2014  Evaluation of immediate newborn care practices by midwives in Jordanian governmental hospitals: An observational study. (Co-advisor) 
  • 2014   The Impact Of Training Program On Nurses' Attitudes Toward Workplace Violence In A Military Hospital. (Co-advisor)
  • 2013  The impact of nurses' educational interventions on mechanically ventilated patients' outcomes in a Jordanian university hospital. (Advisor) /published
  • 2012   Nurses Perception Of Difficult Patients At A Tertiary Hospital In Saudi Arabia. (Advisor)
  • 2012   Nurses' Perception of Recognition and Empowerment in a Tertiary Hospital of Saudi Arabia (Advisor)
  • 2011  Perception of Shared Governance Among Registered Nurses at King Abdullah University Hospital ( KAUH) (Advisor)
  • 2011 The Effect of Registered Nurses (RNs) Perceptions of Their Nurse Managers Leadership Styles and its Effect on RNs Anticipated Turnover in Jordanian Teaching Hospitals (Committee member).
  • 2011    Attitudes and Knowledge of Registered Nurses (RNs) Toward Implementing Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Jordan (Committee member).
  • 2011 The Influence of Educational Interventions Concerning Patient Safety for Jordanian in-charge Nurses on their Perception of Safety Culture, and the Rate of reported Adverse Events. (Committee member).
  • 2010   The Relationship Between Burnout and Social Support Among the Registered Nurses. at King Abdullah University Hospital. (Advisor)
  • 2010 The Relationships Between Safety Climate, Teamwork, and Intent to Stay Among Jordanian Hospital Nurses. (Committee member).
  • 2010   Jordanian Nurses' Job Satisfaction and Intent to Stay: Comparing JCI Accredited and Non Accredited Hospital. (Advisor)
  • 2010   Psychometric properties of the Nursing Stress and Appreciation Scale (NSAS) (Committee member).
  • 2010   The Relationship Between Job Stress Level and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Nurses in King Abdullah University Hospital. (Co-advisor)
  • 2009     The Relationships Between Leaderships Styles, Organizational Culture and Job Satisfaction Among Yemeni Nurses. (Advisor)
  • 2009    The influence of emotional intelligence training on nurses' job satisfaction; a quasi experimental study. (Advisor) /published
  • 2009    Nurses perception of Causes of Medication Errors and Barriers to Reporting in Jordan. (Co-advisor)