PROGRAM LEVEL
The Postgraduate Diploma in Nephrology Nursing is a specialized program designed for registered nurses eager to develop their knowledge and skills in the field of nephrology nursing. This program provides a thorough education and unique learning experiences, equipping students to effectively manage various renal conditions.
Students will engage with essential topics in nephrology nursing, including advanced health assessment, interpretation of renal function tests, and the collaborative management of patients with kidney diseases. Through extensive clinical experience, students will have great opportunities to translate knowledge into Practice in dynamic nephrology care settings. This experiential training not only hones students’ technical skills but also cultivates their abilities to effectively collaborate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams, ensuring that each patient receives safe, competent, and quality nursing care.
Graduates of the program will be prepared for a variety of career paths as being specialized nephrology nurses in diverse healthcare settings such as renal units, dialysis centers, transplantation units, and nephrology outpatient clinics. Furthermore, this diploma program serves as a foundation for those pursuing an advanced education through master’s or Ph.D. programs in Nephrology Nursing Specialty.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
DETAILED STUDY PLAN
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The graduates of the program will be prepared to:
- Demonstrate expertise in nursing management of patients with various kidney diseases.
- Employ leadership and collaborative role in nephrology care settings.
- Pursue further career development and postgraduate studies in nephrology nursing.
- Contribute to the advancement of the nephrology nursing field.
PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
The graduates of the program will be able to:
a. Integrate advanced knowledge and skills in the nursing care of patients with various kidney diseases.
b. Provide specialized nursing care for patients with various kidney diseases.
c. Apply advanced research skills and evidence-based Practice in the nephrology nursing specialty.
d. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the management of patients with kidney diseases.
e. Employ communication skills with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare teams in nephrology care settings.
f. Comply with the ethical standards and legal regulations in the provision of safe nephrology nursing care.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The applicants of the program must fulfill the general admission requirements for postgraduate studies at the University of Bahrain in addition to the following program specific admission requirements:
- Hold a valid nursing license from the concerned responsible health authorities.
- Pass the personal interview at the department level.
- Submit two recommendation letters.
DEGREE AWARDING REQUIREMENTS
To graduate, students must fulfill the general graduation requirement stated in the postgraduate studies regulations of the University of Bahrain.
