Siti Noorkhairina binti Sowtali had obtained her BSc (Hons) and Ph.D at Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan while her Master was from Asia e University, Kuala Lumpur. She had been working with various highly prestigious private sectors for Diploma Nursing Program such as Masterskill University College of Health Sciences (MUCH) Cheras, University College Shahputra (UCSA) Kuantan, University College Bestari (UCB), Terengganu between 2007 to 2011 as clinical instructor, assistant tutor, lecturer, coordinator and internal auditor.
She had received various scholarship for her education such as Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) allowance while in MARA Junior Science College (MJSC), Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA) for BSc (Hons), Academic Trainee Scheme from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) along with Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Scholarship for her Ph.D. Now, she had served back with Kulliyyah of Nursing (KON) in 2015 and holding several high impact post such as Deputy Dean Student Affairs (DDSA) (2016) and Postgraduate Coordinator (2017).
She had vast experience in nursing academia including involvement in teaching and learning, undergraduate research project, accreditation process, auditing process, ISO involvement while working in the private sectors and during her Master studies. Such experiences had mold her passion in mentoring, coaching, supervising for nursing academic activities and research. She had published research articles, books, magazines column, poster and perform presentations at local and international level and currently holding few research grants.

• Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Nursing Education ~ Health Education - stroke education
• Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Nursing Education ~ Continuous Nursing Education
• Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Nursing ~ Nutrition

• 2014 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life member), Persatuan Diabetes Malaysia
• 2018 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life member), Pertubuhan IKRAM Malaysia
• 2019 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life Member), Persatuan Pencegahan Tuberkulosis Kelantan
• 2020 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life member), Malaysian Nurses Association

Advanced Research Methodology	2025/2026
BIOSTATISTICS	2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018
BIOSTATISTICS AND EPIDEMIOLOGY	2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2017/2018 2016/2017
COMMUNICATION AND THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION	2015/2016
DISCOVERY OF SPECIALIZATION IN NURSING	2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
ELECTIVE: CONTINUOUS NURSING EDUCATION	2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024
FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT I	2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT II	2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
FUNDAMENTAL NURSING PRACTICE	2025/2026 2024/2025 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018
GASTROINTESTINAL,HEPATOBILIARY AND NEUROLOGICAL NURSING PRACTICE	2021/2022 2018/2019
HEALTH ASSESSMENT,THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION & DRUG ADMIN. IN NURSING	2020/2021
Health Care Delivery System and Roles of Advanced Health Care Practitioners	2024/2025
INNOVATION IN NURSING	2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2021/2022
INTEGRATED NURSING PRACTICE	2016/2017 2015/2016
INTEGRATED NURSING PRACTICE (FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION)	2023/2024 2017/2018
INTEGRATED NURSING SCIENCES	2016/2017 2015/2016
INTEGRATED NURSING SCIENCES (FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION)	2024/2025 2023/2024 2017/2018
INTEGRATED NURSING SCIENCES(FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION)	2020/2021
ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND FUTURE TRENDS IN NURSING	2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2019/2020
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT	2020/2021
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION IN NURSING	2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2017/2018 2016/2017
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION IN NURSING PRACTICE	2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION NURSING PRACTICE	2018/2019 2017/2018
MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY AND TRANSCULTURAL NURSING	2023/2024
PROFESSIONAL NURSING	2015/2016
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN NURSING	2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2018/2019
RESEARCH PROJECT FINAL	2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016
RESEARCH PROJECT PROPOSAL	2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, POLICIES AND PRACTICES	2021/2022
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES	2024/2025
Teaching and Learning Strategies for Nursing Health Care	2025/2026
THEORY, ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM IN NURSING	2023/2024 2020/2021

Prevention Of Recurrent Urinary Stones: Insights On Diet Management From Patients' And Healthcare Professionals' Perspectives For Nursing Care Planning . Ph.D Completed 2024 Main Supervisor

An Exploration Of Physical Activity Adherence And Development Of Physical Activity Self-Efficacy Model For Male Myocardial Infarction Survivors In Malaysia. Ph.D Completed 2023 Co-supervisor

Improving Nursing Students’ Competence In Nursing Process Documentation Through A Case Based Learning (Cbl) Approach : An Action Research. Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor

Incidence And Risk Factors Of Phlebitis Among Adult Patients With Peripheral Intravenous Catheters. Master Completed 2019 Co-supervisor

Development Of Multimodal Approach Of Plantar Fasciitis Treatment For Sasmec @Iium. Master In Progress Co-supervisor

The Future Trend Of Malaysian Nurses On Accepting Challenges In Pursuing Higher Education . Master In Progress Co-supervisor

Completed

2021 - 2023	Expository Analysis from Islamic Views on Promoting Early Breast Cancer Screening among Muslim Women
2019 - 2022	Dietary management of urinary tract stone patient: An introduction guidelines of Malaysia context
2018 - 2021	CONSTIPATION KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PROGRAM (C-KTP) IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS OF KUANTAN, PAHANG
2016 - 2020	"Development, Implementation and Evaluation of Family-based Educational Program for hospitalized patient with cardiovascular Risk in East-Coast Malaysia Teaching Hospital: Pilot Protocol of DIEFER Program"

On-Going

2026 - Present	Penilaian Tingkah Laku Buli dalam Kalangan Remaja IKRAM Musleh di Malaysia dan Keperluan Peranan Pasukan Multidisiplin di peringkat Sekolah: Kajian Awalan dari Pantai Timur, Malaysia
2025 - Present	Knowledge Transfer and Empowerment Programme with Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre @IIUM & PENMEDIC SDN BHD - Unlocking Circular Economy Potential in Healthcare Facilities: A Case Study on the Recovery of Recyclable Plastics from a Medical Ward in SASMEC
2021 - Present	Formulation of Functional Ability Index for Quantification and Assessment of Transitive and Tool-Mediated Skills in Post-Stroke Rehabilitation

14 Aug, 2025	TAKRIM 2025 Tawhidic and Ummatic Excellence. Teaching Innovation Award from (Best Teaching Innovation for Project-based Learning) - International Islamic University Malaysia	University
25 Jun, 2025	IUM Research and Innovation Appreciation Day (RIAD 2025)-6 Stars Rating in MyRA 2024 - Research Management Centre (RMC)	University
21 Nov, 2024	Publication Award (Social Writing) - KON TAKRIM DAY 2024	KCDIO
21 Nov, 2024	Teaching Innovation Award - KON TAKRIM DAY 2024	KCDIO
20 Dec, 2023	Best Research Award - Yawm Al-Taqdeer@KON Takrim Day 2023 (Achievement of Year 2022)	KCDIO
20 Dec, 2023	Top Contributor to KON's Research Performance - Yawm Al-Taqdeer@KON Takrim Day 2023 (Achievement of Year 2022)	KCDIO
20 Dec, 2023	Special Recognition (Community Engagement)) - Yawm Al-Taqdeer@KON Takrim Day 2023 (Achievement of Year 2022)	KCDIO
20 Dec, 2023	Product Innovation & Commercialization Award - Yawm Al-Taqdeer@KON Takrim Day 2023 (Achievement of Year 2022)	KCDIO
04 Nov, 2022	Top 20 Contributor to KON's Research Performance (Rank 20) - Kulliyyah of Nursing Takrim Day 2022	KCDIO
04 Nov, 2022	Staff Sports Award (Female) - Kulliyyah of Nursing Takrim Day 2022	KCDIO
04 Nov, 2022	Book Publication Award - Kulliyyah of Nursing Takrim Day 2022	KCDIO
04 Nov, 2022	Best Educator Award - Kulliyyah of Nursing Takrim Day 2022	KCDIO
14 Aug, 2022	5th place - Malaysia Nurses Association, Pahang Branch	State
17 Dec, 2021	Best Researcher Award - KON Takrim Day 2021	KCDIO
17 Dec, 2021	Product Innovation and Commercialization Award - KON Takrim Day 2021	KCDIO
17 Dec, 2021	Special Recognition Award National Immunisation Programme (Vaccinator) - KON Takrim Day 2021	KCDIO
17 Dec, 2021	Top 10 Contributors to KON's Research Performance - KON Takrim Day 2021	KCDIO
03 Dec, 2020	Most Promising Academic Award - KON Virtual Takrim Day 2020	KCDIO
03 Dec, 2020	Top 20 Contributors to KON Research Performance - KON VIRTUAL TAKRIM DAY 2020	KCDIO
13 Nov, 2020	1st Best Oral Presenter. The 1st International Nursing and Health Sciences (INHSS)-Virtual. 13-15 November 2020 (Virtual). - School of Nursing and Nutrition Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang Indonesia.	International