Dr. Aynur Koyuncu has accumulated significant professional experience throughout her career, starting from her roles as an intensive care nurse and training nurse from 1990 to 2018. Notably, she has been recognized for her contributions with awards such as the ‘NATO Peace Medal and Red Crescent Service Friend’ and the ‘General Staff Distinguished Service Medal of Courage and Sacrifice’. In 2020, she transitioned into academia, assuming the role of Assistant Professor in Surgical Nursing at Hasan Kalyoncu University. Her blend of practical experience and academic expertise equips her to excel in both teaching and research roles, making meaningful contributions to the field of nursing.