PROGRAM LEVEL
The BSc. in Nursing Program prepares nurses to provide culturally sensitive nursing care to clients in their own environment, assisting clients within the Bahrain healthcare system achieve optimal health. The curriculum is structured in a manner that offers the support courses in the initial phase of study, progressing gradually to specialty courses at the more advanced phases of the program. As the curriculum progresses, more emphasis is given to the legal and professional implications in the practice of nursing. The Program also has a clinical training component which is planned and delivered in close collaboration with the healthcare services and in various settings (primary, secondary and tertiary) to ensure effective clinical practice and achievement of the required clinical competencies. The program placed on Level 8 of the National Qualification Framework (NQF) with 540 NQF credits in 2016 and has been accredited by the Quality Assurance Authority for Education and Training (QAAET) in 2012.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
DETAILED STUDY PLAN
B.Sc. in Nursing 2022/2023 Â Â (PDF, 0.8 MB , 16 Pages)
B.Sc. in Nursing 2013 (Updated 2016) Â Â (PDF, 0.3 MB , 11 Pages)
View the Academic Plan of the Bachelor in Nursing program 2013 Â Â (PDF, 0.5 MB , 9 Pages)
PROGRAM EDUCATIONALÂ OBJECTIVES
- Graduate professional nurses who are accountable, reliable and capable of meeting international nursing standards in providing nursing services to the individual, family and community.
- Prepare competent nurses who are motivated and proactive, with a broad vision of civic responsibilities and ethical values in carrying out professional duties.
- Graduate nurses who are capable of contributing towards the advancement of the profession and healthcare services through lifelong learning.
- Empower nurses to create and sustain caring environments utilizing critical thinking, leadership, communication and basic research skills.
- Serve the community by working with public and private health sectors to enrich the nursing practice.
PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
a) Provide comprehensive, culturally sensitive nursing care by integrating knowledge, skills and attitudes, applying evidence-based practice and utilizing critical thinking.
b) Actively address ethical issues related to the protection of clients’ rights, and facilitate informed decision making.
c) Assess health education needs at various levels of care, and develop health education packages to promote wellbeing for both clients and identified population groups.
d) Utilize best nursing practices to enhance the safety and quality of care.
e) Interact effectively with members of healthcare teams and clients in order to promote health and improve the quality of care through the application of management processes and leadership skills.
f) Accept responsibility for personal professional judgments and actions in accordance with the scope and standards of practice and the code of professional conduct.
g) Sustain competence by participating in life-long learning, research and professional development.
h) Promote the image of the nursing profession in society.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The applicant Must :
- pass the tests and/or interviews conducted by the College
- meet the university admission requirements
- be physically fit
