Abeer Abdullah Alhaj Ali , PhD, RN, CNE, RNC-OB®, c-EFM

I am a nursing educator and education researcher passionate about simulation learning strategies. Over the years, I have gained extensive experience supervising labs, teaching undergraduate students, and serving as a teaching assistant. My PhD focused on high-fidelity simulation (HFS), and my current research explores clinical debriefing in the Obstetric (OB) setting following critical events.
 
As the course lead and clinical coordinator of the Family-Centered Care in Obstetrical Nursing, I have developed a strong understanding of the field, which has helped me to refine my skills and expertise in the OB setting. My approach to teaching involves integrating technology into course material to create a positive and challenging learning environment that maximizes knowledge transferability, clinical judgment, and skill acquisition.

As a nurse researcher, I focus on simulation/debriefing modalities and OB emergencies and have experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research. I have led several IRB-approved studies related to simulation and debriefing impacts on the leadership skills of advanced practice nurses debriefing following OB emergencies. My research has enhanced clinical judgment with simulation & debriefing following obstetrical emergency scenarios, including postpartum haemorrhage scenarios

Doctorate of Philosophy P.h.D: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH , 2018 (Nursing Education/ High-Fidelity Simulation (HFS))

Bachelor of Science in Nursing B.S.N: University of Jordan Jordan, Amman, 2004 (Nursing )

Nurse Educator Certificate: University of Cincinnati/ College of Nursing Ohio, 2018

My area of research interest is simulation as a learning strategy in nursing education. During my Ph.D. program, my research and teaching focused on the impact and evaluation of high-fidelity simulation (HFS) as an innovative nursing strategy to facilitate student learning experiences. 

Debriefing, OB emergencies and Real-time debriefing practices in the OB departments. 

2014 -2018 Graduate Assistant, University of Cincinnati/ College of Nursing, Ohio

2014 -2018 Teaching Assistant, Courses: Community Public Health, Health Care Policy 701&799)., University of Cincinnati/ College of Nursing, Ohio

2007 -2011 Simulation Lab supervisor , Courses: Health assessment. Nursing Fundamentals, Medical-Surgical Clinical) , University of Science and Technology (JUST), Jordan

2018 - Registered Nurse- Labor & Delivery, PRN Position., UC Health/West Chester Hospital, West Chester Ohio

2005 -2007 Registered Nurse-OB, , , King Abdullah University Hospital, Jordan

2004 -2005 Registered Nurse- Medical Department, University of Jordan Hospital, Amman-Jordan

2021 - Assistant Professor (Clinical) , OB course , University of Cincinnati/ College of Nursing, Ohio

Investigators:Abeer Alhaj Ali 2022 UC/CON Dean’s Teaching/Learning Project Award Role:PI Withdrawn Type:Grant Level:College

Investigators:Eyad Musallam & Abeer Alhaj Ali 2024 NLN OpenAI’s ChatGPT Clinical Simulation: An Innovative Teaching Strategy for Clinical Nursing Education. Role:Co-PI $14700 Denied Type:Grant Level:National

2024 Dean’s Teaching/Learning Project Award Enhancing Clinical Judgment with Simulation &Debriefing following Obstetrical Emergency Scenario: Postpartum Hemorrhage Scenario Role:PI Completed Type:Grant Level:University

Investigators:Eyad Musallam & Abeer Alhaj Ali 2023 ANA Innovation Awards Learning from Errors High Fidelity Simulation (LEHFS): An Innovative Teaching and Training Strategy Role:Co-PI Denied Type:Grant

Peer Reviewed Publications

Ali, Abeer Alhaj; Miller, Elaine; Musallam, Eyad; Ballman, Kathleen (2021. ) Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Students' Perceptions of a Debriefing Experience After a Cardiac Emergency High-Fidelity Simulation: A Qualitative Study.AACN advanced critical care, , 32 (3 ) ,264-274 More Information

Musallam, Eyad; Ali, Abeer Alhaj; Nicely, Stephanie (2021. ) The Impact of Dedicated Education Model on Nursing Students' Outcomes: An Integrative Review.Nurse educator, , 46 (5 ) ,E113-E116 More Information

Alhaj Ali, Abeer; Miller, Elaine; Ballman, Kathleen; Bakas, Tamilyn; Geis, Gary; Ying, Jun (2020. ) The impact of debriefing modalities on nurse practitioner students' knowledge and leadership skills in managing fatal dysrhythmias: A pilot study.Nurse education in practice, , 42 ,102687 More Information

Ali, Abeer Alhaj; Miller, Elaine T (2018. ) Effectiveness of Video-Assisted Debriefing in Health Education: An Integrative Review.The Journal of nursing education, , 57 (1 ) ,14-20 More Information

Ali, Abeer Alhaj (2017. ) Understanding the Work of Nurse Theorists: A Creative Beginning, Third Edition.Research and theory for nursing practice, , 31 (4 ) ,402-404 More Information

Johnson, Kimberly D; Alhaj-Ali, Abeer (2017. ) Using Simulation to Assess the Impact of Triage Interruptions.Journal of emergency nursing, , 43 (5 ) ,435-443 More Information

Punches, Brittany E; Ali, Abeer Alhaj; Brown, Jennifer L; Freiermuth, Caroline E; Clark, Angela K; Lyons, Michael S (2021. ) Opioid-Related Risk Screening Measures for the Emergency Care Setting.Advanced emergency nursing journal, , 43 (4 ) ,331-343 More Information

Greer Glazer, R. N., & Ali, A. A. (2018. ) Legislative: Family Caregiving Act: Healthcare Impact and Nurses' Role.Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, , 23 (1 ) ,1-5 More Information

Ali, A. A., & Musallam, E. (2018. ) Debriefing Quality Evaluation in Nursing Simulation-Based Education: An Integrative Review.Clinical Simulation In Nursing , , 16 ,15-24 More Information

Musallam, E., Ali, A. A., Alkhafaji , M (2024. ) OpenAI’s ChatGPT Clinical Simulation: An Innovative Teaching Strategy for Clinical Nursing Education .Nurse Educator, , 10 (1097 ) ,

Musallam, E., Ali, A. A. (2023. ) Learning from Errors High Fidelity Simulation: Innovative Teaching Strategy for Next Generation NCLEX.Nurse Educator, , 49 (3 ) ,E164-E165 More Information

Ali A. A., Green, D., Minnich (2025. ) OB Nurses’ Perceptions of Real-Time Debriefing Following OB Emergencies .Journal of Research and Theory for Nursing, ,

Ali, A. A., & Musallam, Flinders, B. (2025. ) Real-Time Debriefing after OB Emergencies: A Review of Current Nursing Practices .Journal of Research and Theory for Nursing, ,

Invited Presentations

Alhaj Ali, A., Ballman, K., Dawson, S. (2018. ) The Impact of High-Fidelity Simulation Debriefing Modalities on Cardiac Emergency Knowledge & Leadership Skills among Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Students .Summer iCoN Institute, UC CON. UC. .

Poster Presentations

Ali, A. A., & Musallam, Flinders, B. (09-28-2022. ) Real-Time Debriefing after OB Emergencies: A Review Exploring the Gap between Principle and Reality. Poster presentation .USA/OHIO, Conference. . Level:State

Ali, A. A., & Musallam, E. (2024. ) Learning from Errors High Fidelity Simulation (LEHFS): An Innovative Teaching and Training Strategy .35th International Nursing Research Congress., Sigma . . Conference. . Level:International

Ali, A. A., & Musallam (2024. ) Learning from Errors High Fidelity Simulation (LEHFS): An Innovative Teaching and Training Strategy .Ohio League for Nursing OLN Education Summit , Ohio. . Conference. . Level:National

Musallam, E., Ali, A. A. (2025. ) (In Progress. ) OpenAI’s ChatGPT Clinical Simulation: An Innovative Teaching Strategy for Clinical Nursing Education. .2025 NLN Education Summit , Orlando, FL. . Professional Meeting. . Level:National

Musallam, E, & Ali, A. A. (10-29-2024. ) “Learning from Errors High Fidelity Simulation (LEHFS): An Innovative Teaching and Training Strategy”. . .ANA Enterprise Research Symposium (ANAE), New Orleans, Louisiana.. . Conference. . Level:National

2004 -2004 Outstanding Student Award Jordan University, Amman, Jordan. Status:Recipient Level:College Type:Recognition

2024 Beta-Iota Excellence in Education Award Beta-Iota Excellence in Education Award Status:Recipient Level:College Type:Recognition

2020 UC West Chester Daisy Award Status:Nomination Level:Department Type:Recognition

Shrack, Jordan (Doctoral ) Committee Member Status:In Progress

(CON BSN Freshman Holistic Admission ) Committee Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 2021

CON Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 2021

(CON BSN Sophomore HOLISTIC Admission Committee ) Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 2021

Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 2021 -2022

National League for Nursing (NLN-Assessment Services Division/Next-Gen Writing Item Committee ) Committee Member Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:National 2023

Ohio League for Nursing (OLN) (Continuing Education Committee (CEC) ) Committee Member Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:State 2023

NCC: National Certification Corporation- (OB Modules/Certificates reviewer ) Member Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:National 2021

Sigma Theta-Beta Iota Chapter (Beta Iota Governance Council ) Committee Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 2023

CON (Student Affairs Council ) Elected Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 2023

Ohio League for Nursing (OLN) (Membership Committee ) Committee Member Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:State 2024

CON (Faculty Affairs Council ) Elected Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 2025

2017-2018 Nurse Educator Certificate Courses, University of Cincinnati/ College of Nursing, , Ohio

2022-2022 Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®), Certified Nurse Educator, which is the formal designation for a Registered Nurse (RN) who has met the requirements for and received a passing score on an examination administered by the National League for Nursing (NLN). , National League for Nursing (NLN), ,

2020Certified-Electronic Fetal Monitoring (c-EFM, The purpose of the NCC Electronic Fetal Monitoring Subspecialty Certification is to provide a competency-based examination that tests specialty knowledge and the application of that knowledge for licensed health care professionals in the US and Canada, who utilize the application of electronic fetal monitoring and interpretation of data obtained to provide care to obstetrical patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings., NCC, ,

2023Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB®), The National Certification Corporation (NCC), Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB) is a core certification that validates the special knowledge and skills of licensed registered nurses who treat inpatient obstetric patients. RNC-OBs demonstrate knowledge and understanding of pregnancy complications, fetal assessment, labor and birth, recovery, postpartum and newborn care, and professional issues. Candidates must meet prerequisite and experience requirements., NCC, ,

2018: Registered Nurse American Nurses Association American Nurses Association, USA

2018: Memebr Sigma Theta Tau International Beta Iota Chapter University of Cincinnati/ College of Nursing, Ohio

2004: Registered Nurse Jordan Nurses and Midwives Council/Member Jordan Nurses and Midwives Council., Jordan

2022: Member National League for Nursing NLN, USA

2022: Member AWHONN: Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses AWHONN, USA

2022: Member Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) MNRS, USA

-NBSN-3020C COC CHILDBEARING Family-Centered Care in Obstetrical Nursing Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-3020C COC CHILDBEARING Family-Centered Care in Obstetrical Nursing Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-3020C COC CHILDBEARING Family-Centered Care in Obstetrical Nursing Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-3020C COC CHILDBEARING Family-Centered Care in Obstetrical Nursing Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-1001 INTRO PROF NURSING Introduction to Professional Nursing Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-3002 CON COM PUB HEALTH Health Care Policy Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-4062 RN-BSN SCI BAS NURS NBSN 4062 – Scientific Basis for Evidence-Based Practice Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-1001 INTRO PROF NURSING NBSN 1101 Introduction to Professional Nursing Level:Undergraduate

2023 ATI Testing/ Nursing Education Introducing Assessment Technologies Institute ATI as a new Nursing undergraduate testing and preparing students to their NCLECX exam. , CON USA Type:Workshop