Torunn Edoy

Torunn Edoy serves as an Associate Professor in Nursing at Molde University College's Department of Health and Social Sciences, based in Molde (Office B228) with contact details +4771195736 and torunn.edoy@himolde.no.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Publicly licensed nurse 1995, Ullevål College of Nursing)
• Further education in Mental Health Work for Adults (Molde University College, 2014)
• Master's degree in Health and Social Sciences (in progress, commenced Fall 2023)

Research Focus: Her expertise centers on Nursing with specialized concentrations in Mental Health, Geriatrics, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Dementia Care. This stems from direct clinical experience across municipal and specialist health services, driving her involvement in the “Nursing: Research and professional development” group.

Professional Activities: She delivers teaching and practice guidance for the Bachelor's nursing program while actively contributing to professional development initiatives. Current research trends reflect interdisciplinary approaches to elderly care challenges, particularly in dementia management within psychiatric contexts.

Academic Leadership: As a core faculty member, she bridges clinical practice with academic instruction, focusing on translating frontline healthcare experience into nursing education frameworks.