Monica Nikitara

Dr. Monica Nikitara is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Health Sciences, School of Life and Health Sciences, University of Nicosia. She has served in this role since 2010 and became coordinator for the BSc in Nursing in 2022. Her work focuses on clinical diabetes, chronic disease self-management, diversity in nursing care, and conflict management in healthcare settings.

• BSc in Health Studies, University of Wolverhampton (2008)
• MSc in Health Care Policy and Management, University of Birmingham (2009)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, University of Hertfordshire (2012)
• PhD in Nursing, University of Nicosia (2019)

Her research spans culturally competent healthcare, patient education, and structural challenges in nursing. Recent studies examine CKD care, mHealth applications, and RESPECT competencies for healthcare professionals. She integrates qualitative methodologies like interpretative phenomenological analysis and thematic analysis into her work.

Monica’s publications from 2010–2025 reveal trends in chronic disease management (diabetes, CKD), nursing policy, and cultural competence. Collaborations include Cyprus University of Technology and University of Birmingham researchers.

• Research Fellow, Cyprus University of Technology (2009–2010)

She contributes to systematic reviews, Delphi studies, and qualitative analyses addressing nurse attitudes, diversity in healthcare, and flexible work models. Her projects often intersect with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.