Nursing program
Bachelor
Levels
8
Courses
59
Credits
134
Number of students
467
Overview
Develop skilled nurses capable of delivering distinctive healthcare services, and utilizing
scientific research knowledge to meet the community and labor market demands.
Program content
Admission requirements
Program levels
Level One
ARB 1102 - Arabic Language Skills - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
General description of the course:
• This course deals with basic language skills, especially at the syntactic level: construction and parsing, original, estimated and local parsing, and the Arabic sentence in its two forms and its complements; based on the texts studied by reading them, extracting grammatical rules from them, and discussing them.
5- Prerequisites for this course (if any)
There are no prerequisites
6- Requirements concurrent with this course (if any)
There are no concurrent requirements
7. Main objective of the course
• The course aims to achieve a main objective, which is to overcome grammatical and stylistic errors, achieve linguistic integrity in writing, and enable students to master basic language skills in reading, understanding, writing and speaking correctly.
ISL 1102 - Islamic Faith & Family in Islam - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course deals with the study of Islamic doctrine in general, explaining the levels of religion, knowing faith in God, prophecies, and the unseen, warning against the nullifiers of faith and its shortcomings, knowing the rights of the Prophet's family, the companions, and the right of the guardian, clarifying the meaning of loyalty and disavowal. Explaining the concept of the family in Islam, its pillars, and characteristics, explaining the way to build it, and the manifestations of Islam's honoring of women, including marriage, clarifying the rights and duties resulting from the formation of the family, explaining the role of the family in building society, how to solve family problems, mentioning the types of differences in the marriage contract in Islam, responding to some of the opponents' doubts about the family system in Islam, and discussing some contemporary issues and challenges.
NRS 1101 - Professional courses - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course helps in introducing the basics of professional courses to nursing students.
Professional courses are considered essential requirements in building the career path and
professional development for nursing students which will continue after graduation. Nursing
students will be introduced to the different specializations of nurses to help in directing their
interest in the different specialties in nursing. Moreover, the course will equip students with
basic courses nursing profession that will help them get involved early in the professional
practice. It includes basic of first aid in dealing with the different types of injuries and
conditions and the basics for cardiovascular resuscitation.
ISL 1101 - Exegesis of Quran - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course presents an interpretive study of the Amma section through the prescribed reference in an easy way, taking care of explaining the words and paying attention to the general overall meaning of the verse, and directing the student to know the guidance and instructions of the Qur’anic verses and surahs under study.
NRS 1141 - Introduction to nursing science - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces new nursing students to the main themes in nursing profession. It includes
the discussion about the development of the profession, and nursing role at the healthcare
settings. It will also introduce the basic foundations nursing science and nursing care theories.
Professional values, ethics and approach to care of individuals, families and communities will be
also addressed within the course
ISL 1100 - Holy Quran - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course deals with the recitation of Surat Al-Fatihah and the thirtieth part of the Holy Quran, with memorization of some surahs and application of the rules of recitation to the prescribed amount.
NRS 1161 - Anatommy - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course is a study of human anatomy which develops understanding of the structure and
function of body organs and systems and their interactions. Students will identify the
relationships between the structures and functions of the human body during normal life cycle,
with more emphasis on the study of the structure of the body and the relationship of organs and
tissues at a gross and microscopic level. The course is complimented by laboratory exercises in
which students acquire hands-on experiences in exploring various aspects of Anatomical
sciences.
BUS 1102 - Project management principles - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The Principle of Project Management course covers topics in project management, including the concept of organizational impacts, the project life cycle, and various related theories. It also addresses project scope management. The course introduces key skills in cost management and quality management, which contribute to the increasing demand for administrative, creative, analytical, and collaborative skills related to the creation and management of a specific project. Additionally, this course aims to enhance the development and success of business projects and the management of project communications.
BIO 1103 - Human Biology - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces the basic principles governing living organisms with emphasis on the
molecular and cellular basis of life. Concepts in genetics, reproduction, development, and evolution,
are discussed
BUS 1101 - Entrepreneurship - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The Entrepreneurship course covers the basics and skills of entrepreneurship. The course begins with defining the entrepreneurship ecosystem and the importance of the entrepreneur’s qualities and skills in the success of projects. It also discusses the role of creativity and innovation in entrepreneurship, and how to transform ideas into feasible projects. Students learn about the business model and business plan as essential tools for project development. The course also focuses on entrepreneurship in small and medium enterprises and project financing methods, in addition to the importance of the management, accounting and marketing team. It also covers the implementation of entrepreneurial projects and the preparation of the operational plan to ensure sustainable success.
CHM 1103 - Chemistry - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Students will learn details about concepts and specific chemical information that will be applied within the
context of a variety of chemistry related applications. We will also introduce the applications that will be
investigated highlight contemporary social, technological, and scientific issues. The bulk of the course
will be devoted to a discussion of the fundamental principles of properties of solutions, acid/base and aqueous
equilibria, organic, polymer, and biological chemistries
ENGL 1102 - English Language 1 - mandatory
Credits
4
Theoretical
2
Pratical
4
Training
Total Content
6
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course aims to develop basic English language skills with a focus on improving grammar and vocabulary, along with listening, reading, and writing skills.
BUS 1103 - Principles of financial knowledge - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Focuses on fundamental concepts of financial management, including financial planning, financial analysis, and capital and risk management.
EDU 1105 - Education & Communication Skills - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course focuses on developing effective learning and communication skills, including critical thinking, teamwork, presentation skills, and written and oral communication techniques.
EDU 1104 - Islamic ethics and values - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
It is a course that aims to teach students the ethical principles that Islam urges, and how to apply these values in their daily lives. The course focuses on understanding Islamic teachings related to ethics, and how to promote positive behaviors and integrity, and maintain the highest human values in various aspects of life.
EDU 1101 - History & Civilization of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course provides a comprehensive study of the history and civilization of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, focusing on the historical and cultural achievements of the Kingdom from ancient to modern times.
Level Two
ENGL 1103 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE 2 - mandatory
Credits
4
Theoretical
2
Pratical
4
Training
Total Content
6
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Aims to develop intermediate English language skills with a focus on reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
NRS 1163 - Biochemistry - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course aims to provide nursing students with the basic principles of biochemistry. By completing the
course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the chemical composition of the human cell
structure and function, nutrients, and metabolism.
NRS 1164 - Physiology - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course will build on what students have learned in the pre-request Anatomy course
(ANA221). Students will further develop understanding of the structure and function of body
organs and systems and their interactions. Students will identify the relationships between the
structures and functions of the human body during normal life cycle, with more emphasis on the
study of the functions of the body organs and systems. The course is complimented by
laboratory exercises in which students acquire hands-on experiences in exploring various
aspects of Anatomical sciences.
NRS 1111 - Fundamentals of Nursing (1) - mandatory
Credits
4
Theoretical
2
Pratical
4
Training
Total Content
6
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This is an essential course in the bachelor of nursing program. Students will learn basic concepts
and theories essential to the art and science of nursing, including physiological, psychosocial,
and spiritual health needs of individuals.
The aim is to equip students with a solid foundation on which they can build their technical and
interpersonal experience. The course utilizes the nursing process as the framework for caring,
and to apply the knowledge learned throughout this course. In addition, students will be
encouraged to work individually and in groups, communicate and collaborate effectively in a
simulated work-environment in the nursing skills lab. The course also serves as introductory to
the concepts of critical thinking and decision-making to guide students for safe and competent
practice.
NRS 1162 - Medical Terminology - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course is designed to give the student of medical sciences the complete knowledge
necessary for basic understanding of medical terminology. The rules of construction of terms
are emphasized, and analysis of complex terms is presented to give their meaning, and to define
and spell medical words correctly. This course provides students with the building blocks of
medical terminology as prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms, pronunciation, spelling,
plural, abbreviations and the definitions of medical terms related to different body systems
required for future clinical practice.
Level Three
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Level Four
- -
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Level Five
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Level Six
- -
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Level Seven
- -
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Level Eight
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