The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is currently witnessing fast, continuous and comprehensive developments based on science and technology. This has been reflected in the nursing sciences and nursing education. To catch up with these developments, it is necessary to train and qualify professionals who are highly competent and capable of providing high-quality nursing services to Saudi nationals in the Kingdom.
The aim of the Master in Clinical Nursing program is to prepare nurse specialists to be competent in different roles which include providing advanced nursing care in different specialties and assuming leadership and managerial roles on healthcare systems. In addition, preparing the graduates of the program to assume teaching role in different academic systems and developing the scientific research skills in different nursing fields contributing to the nursing literature locally and internationally. These will be achieved through utilising optimal human and physical resources of the college of Nursing and at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University.
- College
- College of Nursing
- Campus
- Dammam
- Track
- Health
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Degree
- MSc
- Years of study
- 2
Vision
To be recognized nationally and internationally in graduating advanced professional nurses who are competent in clinical judgment and research skills.
Mission
To provide innovative teaching strategies within a diverse learning environment that foster critical thinking and utilize scientifically based intervention which enable the graduate to provide high quality nursing care for the individual, family and the community at different levels of prevention.
Program Learning Outcomes
Knowledge & Understanding
- Discuss advanced evidence-based nursing knowledge.
- Describe the nursing literature by active participation and critical utilization of nursing research.
Skills
Cognitive skills:
Apply critical thinking in analyzing health issues and concerns in healthcare system.
Practical skills:
Demonstrate competency in applying nursing process as a framework for patient care related to health needs of the individuals, families, and the community that is culturally-tailored to the Saudi population.
Utilize evidence-based practice to provide competent, safe, cost-effective and high-quality nursing care.
Apply research and critically appraising research relevant to clinical and evidence-based practice.
Implement clinical judgment in comprehensive nursing intervention in complex situations with individuals, families and community.
Apply managerial and leadership skills at different levels of the health care delivery system.
Communication & IT skills:
Demonstrate skills in reporting data by using patient care technologies, health information systems, and communication devices that support safe and effective nursing practice.
Values
- Apply ethical, cultural, and professional standards in delivering appropriate nursing care.
- Collaborate with other health care providers within the context of multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrate a continuing personal and professional development to improve self confidence in health care systems.
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