Virve
Pekurinen
Senior Researcher, Department of Nursing Science
MNSc, PhD(c)
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Areas of expertise
Mental health nursing science
evidence-based mental health practice
violence prevention and management
nurses’ work environment and wellbeing
statistical research
Biography
I’m working as Doctoral Candidate in Doctoral Programme of Nursing Science in the University of Turku (DPNurs, 2016-2018). In addition to my doctoral research, I teach master students at the Department of Nursing Science and supervise masters- and bachelors' thesis. Previously I have worked as a research assistant and coordinator in mental health research projects at the Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku. Also, I have clinical experience as a registered nurse from both out- and inpatient care in adult psychiatry.
Teaching
Teaching in the Academic year 2016-2018:
- Mental health and assessment, 5 ECTS
- Mental health interventions, 5 ECTS
- Bachelors thesis seminars, 4 ECTS
Research
Nurses individual, relationship and work environment factors exposing them to patient aggression.