About the Faculty:
The Faculty of Nursing was founded in 1982/1983. The Faculty of Nursing student obtains after a 10-semester study the degree of Bachelor of Nursing. The Faculty comprises the Departments of Medical and Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Nursing Services Administration, Community Health Nursing and Psychiatric Nursing. In 2000/2001 the number of undergraduate students was 1258 and the faculty staff members are now 40.
Mission:
The Faculty of Nursing, with an interdisciplinary approach undertakes the duty of honoring graduates competent in nursing according to national and international standards. It provides practical solutions and professional consultation through research and shares in protecting the community against health hazards.
Strategic objectives:
- The students are prepared to provide comprehensive nursing care for medical-surgical, obstetric, gynecological, pediatric, and geriatric patients emphasizing on the ethical and legal aspects of nursing care.
- Students will be able to play effective roles and take the administrative responsibilities in different community settings.
- Utilize the nursing process in the delivery of health care to individuals, families, groups and communities.
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to individuals and groups of all ages at all levels of wellness and illness.
- Apply communication skills in daily work with patients and staff, and others.
- Utilize learning process with individuals and groups in different institutions (educational and health care settings for advancement of health).
- Demonstrate leadership skills in achieving nursing goals in a verity of settings.
- Use research skills in the promotion of health and nursing profession.
