Basava Jitta

Basava Jitta is a Professor in the Department of Nursing at Washington Adventist University. Since joining in 2015, she has taught and coordinated courses in Adult-Gerontology Nursing and Mental Health Nursing. Previously, she worked as a nursing instructor in Washington D.C. after migrating from India in 2008.

• Ph.D., Catholic University of America (USA)
• M.Sc Nursing, NTR University of Health Sciences (India, 2005)
• B.Sc Nursing, NTR University of Health Sciences (India, 1996)

Jitta specializes in diabetes self-management among Asian Indians and explores spirituality in chronic illness care. Her research also intersects with nursing ethics, particularly in wartime settings. She has published in journals like Nightingale Nursing Times, emphasizing holistic patient care approaches.

Her work aligns with trends in culturally tailored interventions and ethical frameworks for nursing practice. Jitta actively engages in university committees, including the social committee, and remains a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

• Sigma Theta Tau International Founders’ Day Award (2015)
• Sigma Theta Tau International Funding Award for Research Abstract (2017)

Jitta’s teaching philosophy emphasizes unlocking student potential through personalized mentorship. She is a licensed Registered Nurse in Maryland and D.C., blending clinical expertise with academic rigor in her courses.