Medical-Surgical Nursing

• Knowledge Integration: Identify and apply knowledge from biological, behavioral, and medical sciences to investigate and meet complex healthcare needs.
• Clinical Reasoning: Synthesize theories and principles to conduct comprehensive assessments and develop evidence-based nursing care plans.
• Professional Practice: Adhere to ethical principles, legal standards, and professional norms of nursing practice while advocating for patient rights and safety.
• Communication & Collaboration: Use a range of therapeutic communication techniques and work effectively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Leadership & Management: Develop leadership strategies for effective service delivery and participate in the audit and improvement of healthcare services.
• Technical Proficiency: Execute clinical skills and procedures according to established technical standards and utilize nursing informatics for data-driven care.
• Lifelong Learning: Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development, using self-reflection and appraisal to enhance future performance.

• High School Background: Applicants must have a secondary school certificate from the Science Stream.
• Standardized Tests: Admission is based on a “composite score” calculated from:
  • High School GPA: Typically requires a minimum of 90% or higher for competitive health tracks.
  • General Aptitude Test (GAT/Qiyas): Measures verbal and quantitative reasoning.
  • General Achievement Test (SAAT/Tahsili): Evaluates knowledge in core sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics).
• Common First Year (CFY): Students are not admitted directly into the nursing major. After completing the CFY, they are assigned to nursing based on their GPA and available seats.
• English Proficiency: Since the program is taught in English, students must demonstrate proficiency (e.g., IELTS or TOEFL).
• General Criteria: Applicants must be medically fit and under the age of 25 at the time of application.

Program Overview

Program: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Duration: 4 Years (8 Levels) + 1-Year Internship
Total Credits: 133 Credit Hours
Total Courses: 40 Courses
Accreditation: Nationally Accredited (2022–2027)
Status: International Accreditation in Progress

Curriculum Structure

The BSN study plan is composed of three main components:

Foundation Courses (University Requirements)

Number of Courses: 11 Courses
Focus Areas:

• English Language

• Basic Sciences (Biology, Chemistry)

• Social Sciences

General College Requirements

Number of Courses: 3 Courses
Focus Area:

• Islamic Studies

Specialized Nursing Courses

Number of Courses: 26 Courses
Administered By: Nursing Departments

Major Areas of Study:

• Medical-Surgical Nursing (Adult Health)

• Maternal and Child Health Nursing

• Community and Psychiatric Health Nursing

• Nursing Management and Leadership

• Nursing Ethics

Medical-Surgical Nursing Specialized Courses

The following courses are offered by the Medical-Surgical Nursing Department:

• Adult Health Nursing I – Theory and Clinical Practice

• Adult Health Nursing II – Theory and Clinical Practice

• Health Assessment – Physical Examination and Patient Evaluation Skills

• Principles of Critical Care – Management of Life-Threatening Conditions

• Principles of Emergency Nursing – Care of Trauma and Acute Medical Emergencies

Internship Year

Duration: 52 Weeks (1 Academic Year)

After successful completion of all 8 academic levels, students must complete a mandatory clinical internship in affiliated hospitals.

Clinical Training Areas Include:

• Internal Medicine

• General Surgery

• Intensive Care Units

• Other Specialized Clinical Settings