Eda Ozkara San

Eda Ozkara San is a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, where she focuses on advancing nursing education through innovative simulation-based strategies. She holds a PhD in Nursing Science from the City University of New York Graduate Center, an MBA in Healthcare Administration from Bahcesehir University, and a BSN from Koc University in Turkey.

• PhD in Nursing Science, CUNY Graduate Center (2018)
• MBA in Healthcare Administration, Bahcesehir University, Istanbul
• BSN, Koc University, Istanbul

Her research and scholarship center on using clinical simulation—particularly standardized patient (SP) techniques—to promote cultural competence, inclusivity, and equity in nursing education. She has led and contributed to numerous studies evaluating simulation effectiveness in teaching care for people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ populations, and mental health conditions. Her work emphasizes evidence-based educational strategies that foster empathy, communication, and clinical confidence in nursing students.

The trend in her recent publications shows a strong focus on simulation as a transformative tool in nursing pedagogy, with recurring themes in disability inclusion, transgender healthcare, international comparative studies, and the development of culturally congruent care models. She frequently employs quasi-experimental, pre-post, and integrative review designs to assess educational outcomes.

Among her notable honors are:

• Fellow, New York Academy of Medicine (2019)
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)
• Pace University President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership (2018)
• Multiple research awards from CUNY, NLN, and Transcultural Nursing Society
• Distinguished Clinical Nursing Faculty Award, NYU (2015)

Dr. Ozkara San has served as a simulation educator and faculty developer at both Pace University and NYU. She has designed simulation curricula, led faculty training in debriefing and assessment, and contributed to national discourse through presentations at conferences. She is an active member of key professional organizations, including the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL), and the Transcultural Nursing Society. Her work bridges clinical expertise with academic innovation, aiming to reduce healthcare disparities through education.

She is involved in simulation center operations and curriculum development, particularly in undergraduate nursing programs. While no formal advisees are listed, her leadership in simulation-based learning indicates a mentorship role for students and junior faculty. She has received grant funding to support her research, including from the Alexander Gralnick Research Fund and CUNY. Her future work likely continues to expand the role of simulation in promoting equity, cultural safety, and professional development in nursing.