Moradi Aljadani

Moradi Aljadani chose a career in nursing because she loves that the field offers limitless ways to help others.

A Ph.D. student at the Florida Atlantic Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Moradi successfully defended her dissertation in March 2025, and graduated from the program in May.

The primary reason she pursued a Ph.D. was to teach future nurses and contribute to the advancement of nursing science through research. She shared that the College of Nursing doctorate degree equips her with the knowledge and tools to do both.

“Nursing offers countless opportunities to make a meaningful impact through small but powerful actions,” she said. “It allows me to help and inspire others: not only in terms of physical health but also emotionally, socially and professionally.” 

She credits her fundamentals of nursing instructor at the King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences in Saudi Arabia and mentor, for introducing her to the idea of seeing patients as family – treating them with the same compassion and dignity one would offer a loved one.

“That philosophy has stayed with me ever since,” Moradi noted.

She also counts Dr. Candy Wilson, associate dean for nursing research and scholarship at Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, her dissertation chair, as a mentor.

“Dr. Wilson has continually inspired me to step outside my comfort zone, think innovatively, and embrace learning as a lifelong journey,” Moradi said. “Her mentorship has impacted me both personally and professionally.”

Moradi’s research focuses on women’s health, particularly shared decision-making during contraceptive counseling. She is passionate about improving the quality of care through patient-centered approaches.

“My work aims to enhance the delivery of reproductive health services by ensuring that women’s voices are heard and respected during the decision-making process,” she stated.

Moradi holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences in Saudi Arabia and a master's degree in nursing with a focus on Midwifery from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia.

She currently works as a Research Assistant at the Florida Atlantic Clinical Research Center and called the experience “eye-opening.”

“While I learned about research in the classroom, participating in real-world projects has deepened my understanding,” Moradi said, adding that she gained valuable skills in study planning, design, and implementation – knowledge that will be crucial in her future career.

Looking ahead, Moradi plans to return home and work as a faculty member at a nursing school. “I’m excited to give back to my community and help shape the next generation of nurses,” she noted.