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Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description:
The College of Nursing at Qassim University was established in the academic year 2009-2010. It is the first nursing college in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to adopt a problem-based learning approach with an emphasis on the importance of integrating the disciplines of basic sciences and humanities with nursing sciences.
Method of study
Courses and training
Degree
Bachelor
School level
University study
Place of study (Male Students)
College of Nursing Building (B5)
Place of study (female students)
College of Nursing Building (B5)
Required specialization
Secondary school
Years of study
4 academic years + one internship year
Study period
Morning
Number of Credit Hours
139
Credits required for graduation
145
Tuition fees
free
Preference Mechanism for Admission
Secondary school
30%
General Aptitude Test
30%
Achievement test
40%
Educational goals :
1- Providing high-quality and advanced educational services.
2- Graduating highly qualified nursing cadres to deal with the latest technologies in the field of nursing.
3- Maximizing the role of the college in meeting the needs of the community.
4- Strengthening relations with community organizations by providing consultations in the field of nursing.
5- Deepening the research skills of graduates.
6- Raising the administrative, technical and information performance of the organization.
Learning outcomes :
The domain of knowledge and understanding:
1- Explain the knowledge of biological, psychological and social sciences in the context of nursing and apply this knowledge in a way that meets the needs of the labor market.
2- Distinguish between contemporary evidence-based nursing practices including nursing models, caring for individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations across the lifespan and across the health disease continuum.
3- Formulate a specific nursing care plan to meet the needs/issues considering the time frame, workload and available resources in the context of comprehensive care in a creative and ethical manner.
4- Identify the basic principles of research science to optimize patient/client care by providing quality nursing care in various health care settings.
Skill area:
1- Demonstrate the competence of nursing graduates in a wide range of clinical skills with integrity and professional ethics.
2- Applying infection control and safety measures in all clinical procedures related to specialization, profession and professionalism.
3- Applying updated standards, protocols, and guidelines in providing nursing care.
4- Applying digital coding to the nursing care plan and documenting patient care.
Values, autonomy and responsibility:
1- Developing problem-solving skills through effective teamwork and participation in ongoing educational activities related to professional issues, decision-making, and commitment to responsible citizenship.
2- Communicate clearly with the professional, social and therapeutic context in line with Islamic values and beliefs.
3- Develop the effective use of information technology related to patient/client care, health promotion and continuing professional development in order to interpret patient care technology, information systems and communication technology to support safe nursing practice, constructive solutions to societal issues, effective communication and professionalism.
4- Serving as a model and mentor for less experienced nursing caregivers and nursing students in taking responsibility, decision-making, effective leadership, and commitment.
Tracks :
A unified program that qualifies the student to obtain a bachelor's degree in nursing, which includes 3 academic years of study, followed by an internship year in which the acquired knowledge and skills are applied in the clinical work environment.
Career opportunities:
Due to the health sector's need to increase the number of Saudi nurses, all graduates of the program are expected to be absorbed in various governmental and private health sectors.
