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Tolulope Oyesanya

Associate Professor in the School of Nursing
School of Nursing
307 Trent Dr., Room 2029, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Dr. Oyesanya is an Associate Professor at Duke University School of Nursing. Her research program centers on care of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in acute and post-acute treatment settings, as well as support of their family caregivers. Her current research focuses on transitional care needs of patients with TBI, with an emphasis on improving patient and family quality of life post-discharge and self- and family-management of care.

Dr. Oyesanya earned her BSN, MSN, and PhD in Nursing from University of Wisconsin-Madison. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Brain Injury Research at Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA. Her research has been supported by federally- and internally funded awards. Dr. Oyesanya is actively involved in several professional organizations, including serving as Chair of the Mentoring Task Force and Chair-Elect of the Career Development Networking Group of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine and as a member of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses and the International Brain Injury Association.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor in the School of Nursing · 2024 - Present School of Nursing
Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences · 2018 - Present Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, University Institutes and Centers

In the News


Published September 30, 2015
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Comprehensive Campaign: Featuring Tolu Oyesanya

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Recent Publications


Experiences of resilience among newly graduated nurses transitioning to practice: A qualitative study

Journal Article Teaching and Learning in Nursing · October 1, 2025 Background: The pervasive nursing shortage is exacerbated by newly graduated nurse turnover. Resilience can help new nurses manage stress and burnout, aiding their success and retention. Aims: To explore lived experiences of resilience among newly graduate ... Full text Cite

Experiences of Resilience Among Newly Graduated Nurses Transitioning to Practice: A Nationwide Longitudinal Qualitative Study.

Journal Article Nurse Educ · September 2025 BACKGROUND: Resilience supports nursing students as they transition into professional practice, yet limited evidence describes how resilience evolves over time. Understanding these experiences, including the influence of socioeconomic and cultural factors, ... Full text Link to item Cite

Nurses' Role in Transitional Care During Intensive Care Unit Family Meetings for Patients With Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation.

Journal Article J Adv Nurs · September 1, 2025 AIM: To describe nurses' roles in transitional care planning during intensive care unit (ICU) family meetings for patients with prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV). DESIGN: A qualitative descriptive study. METHODS: Using secondary data from a trial of a ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


2/3 CTSA K12 Program at Duke University

ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 2030

Nurse LEADS: Training in Nurse-LEd models of care ADdressing the Social Determinants of Health

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute of Nursing Research · 2024 - 2029

A Randomized Controlled Trial of BETTER, A Transitional Care Intervention, for Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury and Their Families

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Nursing Research · 2023 - 2028

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Wisconsin, Madison · 2016 Ph.D.