Mónica Costa

Mónica Costa is a Visiting Adjunct Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal's Escola Superior de Saúde. She holds a PhD in Nursing (in progress at University of Lisbon), a Master's in Child and Pediatric Health Nursing, and a Bachelor's in Nursing. Her research focuses on neonatal care, developmental care, and the role of the therapeutic environment in premature newborns' development. She has published 6 peer-reviewed articles and 1 book chapter, with recent work emphasizing pediatric nursing practices and technology integration in healthcare.

• Education: PhD in Nursing (2019–present), University of Lisbon
• Professional Roles: Visiting Adjunct Professor (2021–present), Neonatal Care Specialist (2017–2020)
• Key Projects: 'NIDCare' (neonatal developmental care), 'Aliança E³UDRES²' (educational entrepreneurship)

Her awards include 2nd Prize in Free Communication (2019) and Merit Scholarship (2020). She actively contributes to nursing education, clinical training programs, and neonatal care innovation.