Airul Azizan Zainudin serves as an esteemed Assistant Professor at the Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM), where he contributes his vast expertise in nursing informatics, nursing education, technology-enhanced learning, entrepreneurship, user-centered design, and usability. A proud alumnus of IIUM, he earned his Bachelor of Nursing in 2011, demonstrating early on his commitment to advancing healthcare through education and practice. Before embarking on his academic journey, Airul honed his skills as a registered nurse at a renowned renal care center, where he developed a foundational understanding of patient care and medical practices. His passion for integrating technology with healthcare led him to a pivotal role in a healthcare IT solutions company. There, Airul worked collaboratively with IT programmers and medical practitioners to design, test, commission, and train staff on innovative healthcare management products and services. His efforts have significantly impacted clinic management systems across Malaysia, benefiting over 50 general practitioners with enhanced operational efficiencies. In pursuit of further excellence, Airul expanded his academic credentials with a Master of Informatics from Universiti Sains Malaysia in 2016, followed by a PhD in Nursing from IIUM in 2022. These achievements underscore his interdisciplinary approach to nursing, blending information science with healthcare to foster advancements in the field. As the Head of the Department of Entrepreneurship Development Centre at IIUM from 2022 to 2023, Airul demonstrated exceptional leadership in promoting entrepreneurial skills among students and faculty, further highlighting his versatility and commitment to fostering a holistic educational environment. His scientific pursuits and contributions continue to pave the way for innovations in nursing and healthcare education, embodying a relentless pursuit of knowledge and improvement in both practice and pedagogy.

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DISCOVERY OF SPECIALIZATION IN NURSING	2022/2023
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN NURSING	2023/2024
FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT I	2023/2024 2022/2023
FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT II	2022/2023
FUNDAMENTAL NURSING PRACTICE	2022/2023 2021/2022
FUNDAMENTAL OF MEDICAL-SURGICAL AND SPECIAL SENSES NURSING PRACTICE	2021/2022
GASTROINTESTINAL,HEPATOBILIARY AND NEUROLOGICAL NURSING PRACTICE	2021/2022
INNOVATION IN NURSING	2023/2024
INTEGRATED NURSING SCIENCES (FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION)	2022/2023
MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY AND TRANSCULTURAL NURSING	2023/2024 2022/2023

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2023 - Present	Digital Entrepreneurship Programme for the Improvement of the Quality of Life among Asnaf in Tourism Activities in Perlis
2023 - Present	COMPOST WITH US: A SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECT
2023 - Present	Islamic perspectives on the use of Artificial Intelligence in nursing care
2022 - Present	Nursing Education in Malaysia for the 21st Century: An analysis of Flexible Learning to Teach Clinical Skills to Nursing Students
2022 - Present	Psychology and Sociology in Nursing from Islamic Perspective

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2023	Developing and evaluating the usability of a web-based Diabetic Retinopathy Health Education Program for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Saudi Medical Journal, 44 (12) pp. 1290-1294
2023	Smartphone application usage among nursing students in IIUM Kuantan Malaysia. Community Practitioner Journal, 20 (8) pp. 107-114
2019	Challenges of self-directed clinical skill learning: experience among undergraduate nursing students in Malaysia. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 7 (12A) pp. 60-67
2019	Mobile-based interventions in nursing education among undergraduate nursing students: An analysis. International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), 8 (9S3) pp. 1336-1343