Nilufer Mutlu is an Associate Professor of Nursing at Montgomery College and a proud alumna of its nursing program. She teaches Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pharmacology, and Health Assessment, bringing extensive clinical expertise and a strong commitment to nursing education into the classroom.

Nilufer has a broad clinical background in acute care nursing, including experience in cardiac care units, with additional practice across intensive care, intermediate care, and oncology. She has significant experience orienting and mentoring new nurses and serves as a preceptor for graduate nursing education students, supporting learners across multiple stages of professional development. She is formally trained in simulation through the Maryland Clinical Simulation Resource Consortium (MCSRC) and is actively involved in educating students and faculty through high-fidelity, simulation-based learning. She currently coordinates the Medical-Surgical III course, integrating real-world clinical scenarios to strengthen students’ clinical judgment, communication, and readiness for practice.

Nilufer completed both her BSN and MSN in Nursing Education while working full-time and is currently pursuing a PhD in Health Professions Education at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Her scholarly interests focus on conflict management education in nursing and preparing nurses to navigate complex clinical and professional environments. In addition, she actively engages students in community service, including volunteering in the medical tent at the annual Cherry Blossom 10-Miler and Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC, where students gain hands-on experience supporting participants’ health and wellness.