Wenche Wannebo

Wenche Wannebo is an Associate Professor and Group Leader in the Health Service Innovation, Collaboration and Leadership (EHIL) group at Nord University's Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences. She holds a PhD in Professional Practice from Nord University (2018) and has extensive experience as a registered nurse and community health nurse, including international work in Romania and Mali. Her research focuses on youth mental health, particularly among high school dormitory residents, medication management in elderly care, and health services innovation.

Education Background:

• Nurse, Namdal College of Nursing (1986)
• Bachelor's in Nursing, Sør-Trøndelag University College (1990)
• Social Pedagogy, Nesna Teacher Training College (1992)
• Master's in Health Sciences (Cand.polit), NTNU (2001)
• PhD in Professional Practice, Nord University (2018)

Research Interests:

• Mental health of youth in dormitory settings
• Health promotion strategies for vulnerable populations
• Medication management practices in elderly care
• Interdisciplinary healthcare team development
• Digital innovations in healthcare education

Her recent work emphasizes student-driven health teams and digital tools for nursing education. She leads the EHIL research group, focusing on service innovation and collaboration in healthcare delivery.

Advising & Grants: Supervises students across bachelor's and master's programs but no specific grants mentioned. Her research projects often involve collaboration with municipalities and healthcare institutions.

Labs/Teams: Leads the EHIL research group, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on practice development and community health initiatives.