Curriculum Vitae

DR. TAN WOEI LING

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Nursing Science
    Faculty of Medicine
  • tanwoeiling
  • 03-7949 2806

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Tan Woei Ling is an academic and researcher affiliated with the University of Malaya (UM), where she serves as a senior lecturer in the Department of Nursing Science within the Faculty of Medicine. Her academic journey commenced with a Bachelor of Nursing Science (Hons) (Mal), Master of Nursing (Mal), followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing at University Putra Malaysia (UPM). Dr. Tan specialises in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Nursing. 

Dr. Tan’s research interests are centered on clinical nursing, end-of-life care, health promotion, and patient care. Her work focuses on improving healthcare practices, particularly in the areas of nursing education, patient outcomes, and nursing interventions for chronic diseases. She has published numerous research papers in the different journals.

In addition to her research, Dr. Tan is actively involved in mentoring students, guiding them in their academic and clinical journeys.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD (NURSING), (NURSING)
    Universiti Putra Malaysia (upm)
  • M. NURSING, (Kejururawatan)
    Open University Malaysia
  • B. NURSING (HONOURS), (Kejururawatan)
    Open University Malaysia

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Committee Members
    03 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 (Department)
  • Secretary
    01 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 (Department)
  • PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI AHLI JAWATANKUASA KURIKULUM JABATAN BAGI PROGRAM SARJANA MUDA SAINS KEJURURAWATAN 2025
    27 Oct 2025 - 27 Oct 2025 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    19 Jun 2025 - 04 Sep 2025 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    04 Aug 2025 - 04 Aug 2025 (Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • AHLI PANEL PENILAI, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2024 to 2026 (National)
  • QUALITATIVE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA (QRAM) MEMBERSHIP, MEMBER
    Since 2017 (National)
  • MALAYSIA NURSING BOARD, MEMBER
    2010 to 2026 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN NURSES ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    2025 to 2025 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Poster Presentation Award
    2025, UNIVERSITI MALAYA,  (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
  1. Bit-Lian, Y. E. E., Woei-Ling, T. A. N., & Yan-Xin, N. G. (2024). PERCEPTION OF PAIN MANAGEMENT AMONG CARDIAC NURSES ON POST OPEN-HEART SURGERY. Journal of Integrated Sciences, 4(4).
  2. Bit-Lian, Yee, Chai Wing-Mei, Chong Siew-Theng, Tan Woei-Ling, and Zaima Mat Yusuf. "PREVALENCE OF SLEEP QUALITY AMONG SHIFT NURSES IN A SELECTED PRIVATE HOSPITAL." Journal of Integrated Sciences 4, no. 2 (2024).
  3. Ling, T. W. (2024). Commentary: When control becomes a matter of life: a phenomenological exploration of intestinal failure patients’ lived experience receiving assistance from home care nurses in home parenteral nutrition management. Journal of Research in Nursing, 29(6), 450.
  4. Mohamed, R. B., Bit-Lian, Y., Woei-Ling, T., & Yaghoobzadeh, A. (2024). KNOWLEDGE ON THE TECHNIQUE OF ANTENATAL PERINEAL MASSAGE AMONG ANTENATAL MOTHERS: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY. Journal of Integrated Sciences, 5(1).
  5. Sui-Chin, L., Bit-Lian, Y., Woei-Ling, T., & Bakar, R. A. (2024). PERCEIVED COPING MECHANISM AMONG REGISTERED NURSES TOWARDS COVID-19 RISK IN A SELECTED PRIVATE HOSPITAL, MELAKA, MALAYSIA. Journal of Integrated Sciences, 4(2).
  6. Woei Ling, T., Khuan, L., Baharom, A., & Arshad, M. M. (2024). Exploring the lived and coping experiences of patients with kidney failure undergoing haemodialysis in Malaysian private hospitals. Journal of Research in Nursing, 29(3), 228-240.
  7. Bit-Lian, Y., Woei-Ling, T., & Shuhaimi, N. S. B. (2022). Job satisfaction and burnout among registered nurses in a private hospital. The Malaysian Journal of Nursing (MJN), 13(3), 3-11.
  8. Bit-Lian, Y., Woei-Ling, T., Nachiappen, S., & Jajali, N. F. M. (2022). Factors Affecting Participation of Registered Nurses in Continuing Nursing Education among Selected Private Hospital in Penang, Malaysia. The Malaysian Journal of Nursing (MJN), 14(2), 82-89.
  9. Bit-Lian, Y. E. E., Woei-Ling, T. A. N., & Cyan-Yng, B. T. (2021). Perception of The Leadership Behaviour on Job Satisfaction Among Registered Nurses. Caring: Indonesian Journal of Nursing Science, 3(2), 68-78.
  10. Ling, T. W., Khuan, L., Baharom, A., & Arshad, M. M. (2021). Coping Strategies of Patients with End Stage Kidney Disease on Hemodialysis: A Systematic Review. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 48(1).
  11. Bit-Lian, Y., Woei-Ling, T., & Yuen-Leng, L. (2020). A study on heart failure education principles: Are nurses equipped with knowledge?. The Malaysian Journal of Nursing (MJN), 12(2), 43-50.

RESEARCH PROJECT

University
  1. 2025 - 2027, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Online Educational Intervention in Enhancing Knowledge, Attitudes and Awareness of Colorectal Cancer Among Medical and Nursing Students in higher education institution. ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2025 - 2027, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Effect of Abdominal Massage Therapy on Bowel Function and Quality of Life in Adult Patients with Chronic Constipation In A Teaching Hospital, Klang Valley, Malaysia. ( Principal Investigator(PI))

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. SheGrow Aprons, 2nd International 3 Minutes Research and Innovation Competition 2025 (3MRIC 2025), UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA TERENGGANU (International) (09 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2025)
  2. Coping Strategies in Kidney Failure: A Systematic Review of Haemodialysis Patients, TMUN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, COLLEGE OF NURSING, TAIPEI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (International) (06 Nov 2025 - 07 Nov 2025)
  3. Research Innovation & Academic Excellence for Sustainable Heath, 2025 TMUN International Conference: Enhancing the nurses role in value-based healthcare, COLLEGE OF NURSING, TAIPEI MEDICAL UNIVERISTY (International) (06 Nov 2025 - 07 Nov 2025)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Exploring the Coping Journeys of Patients with End Stage Kidney Disease on Regular Haemodialysis in Private Hospitals, Malaysia., Research Innovation & Academic Excellence for Sustainable Heath, UNIVERSITI MALAYA (University) (14 Oct 2025 - 15 Oct 2025)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2025) Reviewer for The Manuscript (december 2025), International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2025) Evaluation of Proposal Defense for Phd Candidate: - Le Zhao, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2025) Reviewer for The Manuscript (september 2025), International, (Reviewer)
  4. (2025) Appointed as Internal Examiner for Semester Khas Examinations, Bachelor of Nursing Science Programme, Academic Session 2024/2025, Universiti Malaya., University, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2025) Penilaian Seminar -thesis Phd, University, (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2025) Expert Review and Validation of Research Questionnaire for a Master of Nursing Thesis Entitled “association Between Mental Health and Resilience With Work-life Balance Among Working Post-graduate Students in a Public University,” Universiti Malaya., University, (Internal Evaluator)
  7. (2025) Reviewer for The Manuscript (august 2025), International, (Reviewer)
  8. (2025) Reviewer for The Manuscript (july 2025), International, (Reviewer)
  9. (2025) Penilaian Seminar Sebelum Penyerahan Tesis Pelajar Phd: - Nur Shafira Azizan, University, (Internal Examiner)
  10. (2025) Expert Review and Validation of Research Questionnaire for An Undergraduate Nursing Study Entitled “correlation Between Technostress, Digital Competency and Attitude Towards Blended Learning Among Healthcare Professional Students,” Universiti Malaya., University, (Internal Evaluator)
  11. (2025) Examination Invigilation for Master of Nursing Science Examinations (mqd7020 and Mqd7017 Contemporary Nursing), Semester Ii, Academic Session 2024/2025, Universiti Malaya., University, (Internal Examiner)
  12. (2025) Examination Invigilation for Master of Nursing Science Examinations (mqd7020 and Mqd7017 Contemporary Nursing), Semester Ii, Session 2024/2025., University, (Internal Examiner)
  13. (2025) Internal Assessor for Mid3017 Research Proposal Presentation for Bachelor of Nursing Science Students (year 3, Semester 1), Department of Nursing Science, Universiti Malaya, University, (Internal Assessor)
  14. (2025) Reviewer for The Manuscript (april 2025), International, (Reviewer)
  15. (2025) Review:linking Nursing Education to Job Outcomes and Career Pathways: Qualitative Insights from a Graduate Tracer Study, National, (Reviewer)
  16. (2025) Review:understanding of Non-technical Skills Among Scrub Nurses in The Operation Theater of Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre @iium (sasmec @iium), Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia, International, (Reviewer)
Contribution to event
  1. (2025) Lecturer Involvement in Ljm Examination 2025 Student Preparation Activities, Including Trial Sessions and Examination Briefing for Bachelor of Nursing Science Students (cohort 11), Universiti Malaya., University, (Event Coordinator)
  2. (2025) Invited Guest Lecturer for Doctorate Nursing Programme, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, International, (Participant)
  3. (2025) Participation as Academic Staff in External Examiner Visit for Master of Nursing Science Programme, Including Programme Briefing, Examination Paper Review, and Quality Assurance Discussions, Department of Nursing Science, Universiti Malaya, University, (Participant)
Mentoring
  1. (2025) Lists of Academic Advisors : Session 2024/2025, University, (Academic Advisor)
  2. (2025) List of Academic Advisor : Session 2025/2026 Master of Nursing Science, University, (Academic Advisor)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2018) ATTITUDE AND COMPLIANCE LEVEL TOWARDS INFECTION CONTROL PRACTICES AMONG REGISTERED NURSES IN A PRIVATE HOSPITAL IN PENANG. (International Medical University (imu))
  2. (2018) JOB SATISFACTION AND BURNOUT AMONG STATE REGISTERED NURSES IN A PRIVATE HOSPITAL IN KAJANG. (International Medical University (imu))
  3. (2018) ORAL HEALTH RELATED KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE AMONG NURSING STUDENTS IN A PRIVATE NURSING COLLEGE, SELANGOR (International Medical University (imu))
  4. (2018) KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV) VACCINES AMONG NURSES AT LOH GUAN LYE SPECIALISTS CENTRE IN PENANG. (International Medical University (imu))
  5. (2017) CARDIAC NURSES’ PERCEPTION ON PAIN MANAGEMENT IN POST OPEN-HEART SURGERY IN A PRIVATE HOSPITAL, KUALA LUMPUR. (International Medical University (imu))
  6. (2017) REGISTERED NURSES’ KNOWLEDGE ON HEART FAILURE EDUCATION PRINCIPLES IN A PRIVATE HOSPITAL, IPOH, MALAYSIA. (International Medical University (imu))
  7. (2017) PRACTICAL LEARNING AND THEORY PRACTICE GAP AS PERCEIVED BY NURSING STUDENTS IN A PRIVATE NURSING COLLEGE IN MELAKA, MALAYSIA. (International Medical University (imu))
Postgraduate Student
  1. (2025) THE ROLE OF NURSES IN UTILIZING MATERNAL BREAST MILK VERSUS COMMERCIAL CREAMS IN MANAGING DIAPER DERMATITIS AMONG INFANTS IN PALESTINE, QANDEEL RASHA NEMER JABER
  2. (2025) CONSTRUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN EXERCISE PROGRAM FOR POSTOPERATIVE COLORECTAL CANCER PATIENTS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE HAPA THEORETICAL MODEL, XIA JIEQIONG

TEACHING

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
  1. (2026) MID2016 - Clinical Nursing Practice Ii

PATENT/ IPR

  • APLIKASI "BE-ALERT" UNTUK DETEKSI GEJALA STROKE
    Copyright (International)

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • International Academic Visit With National Taiwan University, (06 Nov 2025 - 06 Nov 2025) (International)
  • Contribute to Inbound Programme from Universitas Airlangga (served as Guest Lecturer for Doctorate Nursing Programme, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia (04 August 2025), Contributing Expertise On Healthcare Innovation and Nursing Education), (04 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2025) (International)
  • Contribute to Inbound Programme from Jiangsu University, (14 Jul 2025 - 18 Jul 2025) (International)

COURSE ATTENDED

External Course
NATIONAL
  1. Bengkel Peningkatan Profesional: Pemantapan Outcome-Based Education (OBE), Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) dan Open And Distance Learning (ODL), Hotel Grand Barakah (28 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 2025)
Internal/ External Course
  1. UMMP PBL BASIC TUTOR TRAINING WORKSHOP 13&14 NOVEMBER 2025, CUBE, ARAS 4, FAKULTI PERUBATAN, UNIVERSITI MALAYA (13 Nov 2025 - 14 Nov 2025)
  2. INTERATIONAL MEDICAL CONFERENCES : ENHANCING THE NURSES' ROLE IN VALUE-BASED HEALTHCARE, TAIPEI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (05 Nov 2025 - 08 Nov 2025)
  3. BASIC HISTOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY (NOCERAL) UM (08 Oct 2025 - 08 Oct 2025)
  4. FACILITATING SKILLS LEARNING IN COMPETENCY 29-30 JULY 2025, CUBE, ARAS 4, BLOK M, FAKULTI PERUBATAN, UNIVERSITI MALAYA (29 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2025)