Terhi Saaranen

Terhi Saaranen is a Professor in Nursing Science at the University of Eastern Finland's Faculty of Health Sciences, specializing in health education, occupational well-being, and critical care nursing competency. She has been at the university since 2000, contributing to curriculum development, teacher education, and interprofessional simulation-based learning. Her research focuses on improving healthcare education quality, workplace well-being for educators, and evidence-based nursing practices. Key projects include the Schools for Health in Europe network and the FINE teacher network. She has led studies on nurse educator competence, large-group simulation methods, and occupational well-being interventions in healthcare settings. Her work emphasizes digital pedagogy integration and cross-cultural health education strategies.

Education: PhD in Nursing Science, MA in Education. She advises on nursing education policy and collaborates internationally on healthcare workforce development. Over 200+ publications and projects highlight her expertise in health pedagogy, simulation learning, and educator well-being.