Heidi Killingberg

Heidi Killingberg serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health and Nursing at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), where she contributes to pediatric nursing education and research from her office at Øya helsehus. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic training through dedicated teaching and scholarly inquiry.

Her research centers on pediatric nursing education methodologies, child health outcomes, and specialized care for pediatric cancer survivors. She investigates simulation-based learning for critical care scenarios, psychosocial rehabilitation frameworks, and curriculum integration strategies using qualitative approaches. Her scholarship consistently addresses gaps in preparing nursing students for complex pediatric clinical environments while improving long-term care models for vulnerable child populations.

Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals sustained focus on three interconnected domains: innovative nursing pedagogy (particularly simulation training), psychosocial dimensions of childhood cancer survivorship, and systemic approaches to pediatric rehabilitation. Her collaborative work demonstrates transdisciplinary engagement with psychology, oncology, and rehabilitation specialists to address multifaceted challenges in child healthcare.

At NTNU, Dr. Killingberg teaches core pediatric nursing courses (SYT3520 and SYT3521) within the Bachelor of Nursing program, directly shaping clinical competencies for future healthcare providers through evidence-based curriculum design.