Tone Engen

Tone Engen serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Caring Sciences at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL), based at the Kronstad campus in Bergen (office G513). Her current teaching responsibilities include supervising Master's theses for course MAJOR506 during the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters, reflecting her active role in graduate education at HVL.

Her professional focus centers on Health and Caring Sciences, encompassing interdisciplinary research in patient-centered care, nursing practices, public health initiatives, and healthcare education methodologies. These fields address critical challenges in modern healthcare systems, emphasizing evidence-based interventions, ethical caregiving frameworks, and socio-cultural dimensions of health and wellness. Her work contributes to developing competent healthcare professionals through rigorous academic training and practical skill development.

As a thesis supervisor, Dr. Engen provides comprehensive mentorship to Master's students throughout the research lifecycle, from conceptualization to final defense. While specific grant funding and research projects aren't detailed in available sources, her scheduled teaching commitments for upcoming academic terms demonstrate ongoing institutional engagement and commitment to advancing healthcare education within Norway's applied sciences context.