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Academic Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Nottingham
- Master of Nursing Science - Masters Degree, Universiti Malaya (UM)
- in Islamic Studies - Post Graduate Diploma, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Bachelor of Health Sciences (Hons) (Nursing) - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- Post basic in Psychiatric Nursing - Certificate,
Nurasikin Binti Mohamad Shariff (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF NURSING
nurasikin@iium.edu.my
7287
Expert Profile
Nurasikin specialized in mental health nursing to fill a position in the Department of Special Care Nursing. She is currently an Assistant Professor at the Kulliyyah of Nursing. Her research primarily focuses on mental health, with a particular interest in spirituality, religiosity, and their connections to mental well-being. Her Ph.D. research, titled “Spiritual Recovery in People Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in Malaysia,” explored the role of spiritual resources in this population through the lens of Bourdieu’s concept of symbolic capital. Building on this work, she expanded the notion of symbolic capital into the concept of spiritual capital. Deeply inspired by Bourdieu’s trinity of habitus, capital, and field, she aims to broaden her research interests to include the social phenomena associated with various disorders and well-being, such as spiritual distress and smoking behaviors. In addition to her academic role, Nurasikin is currently serving as a spiritual care provider at SASMEC Hospital, following her completion of Clinical Pastoral Education sponsored by SASMEC in 2024.
Area of Specialisation
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Nursing Education ~ Other Nursing Education n.e.c.
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Sociology ~ Social Theory - Bourdieu's symbolic capital
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Nursing ~ Mental Health - Spirituality and mental health
Professional Membership
- 2020 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (life member), Malaysia Nurses Association
Teaching Responsibilities
| Advanced Qualitative Methodology and Analysis in Nursing and Health Research | 2025/2026 |
| BIOSTATISTICS AND EPIDEMIOLOGY | 2022/2023 |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING PRACTICE | 2019/2020 |
| DISCOVERY OF SPECIALIZATION IN NURSING | 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
| FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT I | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
| FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT II | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
| INNOVATION IN NURSING | 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
| INTEGRATED NURSING PRACTICE (FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION) | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
| INTEGRATED NURSING PRACTICE(FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION) | 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
| INTEGRATED NURSING SCIENCES(FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION) | 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
| ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND FUTURE TRENDS IN NURSING | 2025/2026 |
| MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY AND TRANSCULTURAL NURSING | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| MENTAL HEALTH NURSING | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
| MENTAL HEALTH NURSING PRACTICE | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
Supervision
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Self-Care Of Patients With An Intestinal Stoma: Perspectives Of Patients And Healthcare Provider Support In The Malaysian Healthcare Setting.
Ph.D
Completed
2026
Co-supervisor
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Development Of A Comprehensive Discharge Framework For Adolescent Inpatient Mental Health Care In Malaysia.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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E-Cigarette Use Among Primary School Students In Rural Communities: Prevalence, Risk Factors, And The Role Of Parental And Teacher Support.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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The Effect Of Islamic Music On The Psychological Well-Being Of Students In A Public University.
Master
Completed
2025
Main Supervisor
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The Effects Of Physical Exercise And Cognitive Activities On Dementia Risk Reduction Among Elderly Individuals With Mild Cognitive Impairment
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Master
Completed
2024
Co-supervisor
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Holistic Spiritual Care Needs Among Hospitalised Patients In A Shari'Ah Compliance Hospital.
Master
Completed
2024
Co-supervisor
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Health Status And Health Perception Among Smokers: A Mixed Method Approched
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Master
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Psychiatric Nurses’ Perceptions About Physical Restraint; A Qualitative Study.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Holistic Spiritual Care In Prenatal Wellness: Enhancing Maternal Health And Emotional Resilience.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2023 - 2024 | School Counsellors? Psychological First Aid for school (PFA- S): Implementation of Program to improve Mental Health Knowledge and Literacy Via Prevention, Early Intervention among Children & Adolescent following COVID-19 Pandemic |
| 2023 - 2024 | Islamic Approaches in Supporting Mental Health and Preventing Impulsive Suicidal Behaviour |
| 2023 - 2024 | Old age and Elderly care from Islamic Perspectives |
| 2022 - 2024 | Holistic spiritual care needs among hospitalized patients in a Shari'ah compliance hospital Previous title: Holistic spiritual care needs among in-patients that in-line with Shari'ah compliance hospital |
| 2021 - 2022 | Knowledge transfer program of long-term care management among the community volunteers of Felda in Kuantan. |
| 2020 - 2025 | Development of home-based physical exercise and mental training to reduce the risk of progression from mild cognitive impairment to dementia in older adults. |
| 2020 - 2023 | The influence of music on the psychological well-being of communities in a public university |
| 2019 - 2022 | `I smoke everyday but I think I am healthy?: An application of Bourdeau?s theory in a study of health perception and health practice behavior among smokers in Malaysia (A mixed methods approach) |
On-Going
| 2025 - Present | Developing an Islamic Spiritual and Bioethical Guideline for End-of-Life Care in SASMEC |
| 2025 - Present | The effect of the EmpowerME program among nurses in SASMEC |
| 2025 - Present | Holistic Spiritual Care in Prenatal Wellness: Enhancing Maternal Health and Emotional Resilience |
| 2024 - Present | Developing culturally sensitive spiritual care framework to support multicultural diversity in Malaysia: An exploratory study among the stakeholders |
| 2021 - Present | COVID-19 Impact and Mental Wellness |
| 2021 - Present | COVID-19 Impact and Mental Wellness |
Awards & Recognition
| 17 Dec, 2021 | Special recognition award national immunisation programme (vaccinator) - Kulliyyah of Nursing | KCDIO |
| 03 Dec, 2020 | LONG SERVICE AWARD - KULLIYYAH OF NURSING | KCDIO |
Publications
Articles
Conference or Workshop Items
Books
| 2018 | Maternal health. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-746-0 |
| 2018 | School health. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-747-7 |
| 2018 | School health. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-747-7 |
Book Sections
| 2022 | Core values of the prophetic leadership. In: International Institute for Muslim Unity (IIMU) and the Center for Islamisation (CENTRIS), ISBN: 978-967-25504-1-9, pp. 161-173 |
| 2018 | Maternal nutrition during pregnancy and the infant's risk of allergy. In: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-746-0, pp. 28-47 |
Monograph
| 2013 | IIUM Nursing skills manual. In: International Islamic University Malaysia, |