About the Program

Program Mission

To graduate highly competent nurses in an enthusiastic environment that supports education, scientific research, and community engagement.

Program Goals

1. Offering high standard education and training to nursing students
2. Providing an enthusiastic learning environment
3. Promoting excellent scientific research

Building effective partnerships with community institutions

Graduate Attributes

1. Competent nurses
2. Effective communicators
3. Experienced collaborators
4. Investigative
5. Ethical practitioners
6. Community-engaged

The Degree Awarded by The Program

Bachelor’s Degree of General Nursing (BGN).

Program Level According to The National Qualifications Framework (NQF)

Sixth level.

Program Requirements

Vision College 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.

The 132 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.