Program Mission
To graduate highly competent nurses in an enthusiastic environment that supports education, scientific research, and community engagement.
Program Goals
- Offering high standard education and training to nursing students
- Providing an enthusiastic learning environment
- Promoting excellent scientific research
- Building effective partnerships with community institutions
Graduate Attributes
- Competent nurses
- Effective communicators
- Experienced collaborators
- Investigative
- Ethical practitioners
- Community-engaged
The Degree Awarded By The Program
Bachelor’s Degree of General Nursing (BGN).
Program Level According To The National Qualifications Framework
Sixth level.
Program Requirements
Vision College of Dentistry and Nursing awards a Bachelor’s Degree in General Nursing to students who have successfully completed 132 credit hours in addition to the one-year internship training program.
| Degree | Plan Type | Started | Total Hours | Study Type | Study Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | Major Plan | First semester 2009-2010 | 132 | Levels | English |
The 130 hours are divided over the years of study as follows:
| Year | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| First year (Basic Sciences) | 36 hours |
| Second year courses | 32 hours |
| Third year courses | 33 hours |
| Fourth year courses | 31 hours |
| Total | 132 hours |
Program Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
| K1 | Describe essential knowledge of basic sciences and English Language about nursing sciences |
| K2 | Recognize terms, concepts, theories, and elements of nursing sciences. |
| K3 | Describe normal functions and mechanisms of major systems in the human body. |
| K4 | Recognize the health care needs of clients and nursing intervention of common health problems. |
| K5 | Explain clinical procedures, diagnostic techniques, equipment, and instruments frequently used in nursing practice. |
| K6 | Describe the role of nurses in health education and promotion in improving health across the human’s lifespan. |
| K7 | Recognize basic research methods, evidence-based practices, and nursing informatics. |
Skills
| S1 | Perform and prioritize essential nursing skills. |
| S2 | Apply nursing process in different health care settings. |
| S3 | Communicate effectively using interpersonal skills and information technology. |
| S4 | Evaluate outcomes of nursing activities. |
Values
| V1 | Employ critical thinking, decision-making skills, and problem-solving techniques in nursing practice. |
| V2 | Demonstrate commitment to education principles in the fields of health education, health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention. |
| V3 | Utilize professional, ethical and legal principles in nursing practice. |
| V4 | Implement management and leadership skills in health care settings. |
Study Plan
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Level Description |
| ISLM 101 | Islamic Culture | 2 | First |
| COMM 101 | Communication Skills | 2 | First |
| ARAB 101 | Arabic Language Skills – 1 | 2 | First |
| ENG 102 | English Reading and Writing | 4 | First |
| ENG 101 | English Listening and Speaking -1 | 5 | First |
| ENG 103 | English for Nursing | 3 | First |
| ENG 113 | English Listening and Speaking -2 | 3 | Second |
| ENG 111 | English Academic Writing | 3 | Second |
| ENG 112 | English Academic Reading | 3 | Second |
| BIO 101 | Biology for Health Sciences | 3 | Second |
| CHE 101 | Chemistry for Health Sciences | 3 | Second |
| MTER 201 | Medical Terminology | 3 | Second |
| ARAB 102 | Arabic Language Skills – 2 | 2 | Third |
| BIOS 101 | Biostatistics | 2 | Third |
| NURS 201 | Fundamental of Nursing | 5 | Third |
| BIOC 211 | Biochemistry | 4 | Third |
| ANAT 101 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 3 | Third |
| NURS 210 | Health Assessment | 4 | Forth |
| NURS 211 | Pathophysiology | 3 | Forth |
| NURS 212 | Adult Health Nursing – 1 | 6 | Forth |
| NURS 213 | Microbiology | 3 | Forth |
| NURS 310 | Adult Health Nursing – 2 | 6 | Fifth |
| NURS 311 | Clinical Nutrition | 3 | Fifth |
| NURS 312 | Pharmacology | 2 | Fifth |
| NURS 314 | Princple of Education for Nursing Practice | 3 | Fifth |
| NURS 315 | Infection Control | 3 | Fifth |
| NURS 320 | Human Growth and Development | 3 | Sixth |
| NURS 321 | Child Health Nursing | 5 | Sixth |
| NURS 322 | Maternal Health Nursing | 5 | Sixth |
| NURS 323 | Epidemiology for Health Care Professional | 3 | Sixth |
| NURS 410 | Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing | 5 | Seventh |
| NURS 411 | Nursing Research | 3 | Seventh |
| NURS 412 | Community Health Nursing | 5 | Seventh |
| NURS 413 | Nursing Informatics | 3 | Seventh |
| NURS 420 | Critical Health Nursing | 6 | Eighth |
| NURS 421 | Nursing Management and Leadership | 3 | Eighth |
| NURS 422 | Nursing Emergency | 6 | Eighth |