Jang, Yeonsoo Professor Nursing
Detail Major
Adult Health Nursing, Self-management
Career
Academic records
- The Catholic University of America, School of Nursing, Washington DC, USA [PhD] (2009)
- Yonsei University, College of Nursing[MSN] (2000)
- Yonsei University, College of Nursing[BSN] (1995)
Education and research career
- 2024. 9 -2026. 2: Vice Dean for Research, Chair of Graduate program
- 2022. 9 - 2024. 8: Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
- 2018 .9- 2020. 8: Associate Dean of Student Affairs
- 2014 - Present : Professor
- 2013 - 2014: Assistant Professor (Non-tenured tract) Yonsei University College of Nursing
- 2010 - 2013: Research Professor Yonsei University College of Nursing
- 2005 - 2009: Staff nurse, Intensive Care Unit (Medical-Surgical) Providence Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
- 2003 - 2004 : Research assistant, The Catholic University of America, School of Nursing, Washington DC, USA
- 1998 - 2001: Teaching assistant, Department of Adult Health Nursing, Yonsei University College of Nursing
- 1995 - 1998: Staff nurse, Intensive Care Unit (Medical-Surgical), Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea
Academic career
- 2026~ present: Director of Public Relations, Korean Society of Critical Care Nursing
- 2025~present: Member of Special committee in Presidential Advisors of Science and Technology(Bio &Medical)
- 2024- 2025: A chair of Protocol Committee, Korean Society of Nursing Science
- 2022-2023: Academic Chair, Korean Society of Adult Health Nursing
- 2021- present: Ascociate Editor, Acut and Critical Care
- 2020- 2022: Associate Editor, Asian Nursing Research
- 2018 - 2020: Research Committee Chair, Sigma theta tau international Lambda Alpha Chapter-at-Large
- 2018 - 2020: Academic Chair, Korean Society of Critical Care Nursing
- 2016 - 2018: Secretory, Sigma theta tau international Lambda Alpha Chapter-at-Large
- 2017- present: Reviewer, Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
- 2015 - present: Academic committee, Korean Society of Adult Nursing
- 2015 - present: Reviewer, Journal of Korean Critical Care Nursing
- 2015 - present: Reviewer, Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
- 2000 - present: Member, Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
- 2000 - present: Member, Korean Academy of Nursing Science
- 1995 - present: Member, Korean Nurses Association
- 1994 - present: Member, Sigma Theta Tau, Lambda Alpha Chapter at Large
Research Interests
- Self-Care Management
- Critical care nursing
- Cardiovascular nursing
- Symptom mangement
- Patients with Liver Disease
Major achievements
- Dr. Yeonsoo Jang is a registered nurse and educator with extensive experience in research, teaching, and professional leadership roles. Her research centers on improving the health and well-being of individuals with chronic illnesses, especially those related to liver disease. Dr. Jang has secured several research grants from the National Research Foundation of Korea, demonstrating her commitment to advancing knowledge in these areas. Her research has significantly contributed to understanding the impact of liver diseases such as chronic hepatitis B, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and cirrhosis on patients' lives. She has particularly focused on developing effective self-management programs for individuals with liver diseases, aiming to empower them to manage their health conditions, prevent complications, and improve their quality of life. Dr. Jang has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, sharing her findings with the broader scientific community. Her research addresses critical issues in patient care, including self-management strategies, the development of interventions, and the evaluation of healthcare delivery systems.
- Her academic achievements include a doctorate in nursing from The Catholic University of America, a master's degree from Yonsei University, and a baccalaureate degree in nursing from the same institution. She has held various academic leadership positions at Yonsei University, including Associate Dean for Research, Department Director in the Graduate Program, Associate Professor, and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. Her dedication to education is reflected in her rich teaching experience in both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. Notably, she has a strong focus on enhancing self-management abilities in patients, a core value that permeates her research and educational endeavors.
- Beyond her academic achievements, she actively participates in various professional organizations and contributes to their advancement through leadership roles. she has served as a board member for various nursing organizations, demonstrating her commitment to advancing nursing education, practice, and research.