Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a four-year program, embodying the college's vision and philosophy. The BSN undergraduate will be awarded the BSN degree after completing successfully the required 120 credit hours. The BSN program integrates core courses, prerequisites, and clinical rotations in Dubai Health hospitals and many private hospitals essential for students to develop comprehensive knowledge and skills as professional nurses, training our students on the most advanced technologies in medical education. Additionally, the nursing simulation lab is considered a functional unit, and an active learning resource which offers a wide variety of simulation activities. This state-of-the-art lab is keen on training students in a simulated environment with a focus on enhancing patients’ safety and quality of care. The simulation lab has acquired low-high fidelity simulators and task trainers which cover a wide range of basic/advanced clinical skills. The unique 360 degrees immersive lab which acts as an educational environment that tackle real-life skills and health-related scenarios in a safe and supported environment to provide nursing students with hands-on experiential learning opportunities prior to applying these skills in the clinical setting.
Moreover, the program aims to enhance societal health by preparing nurses to deliver evidence-based, holistic care to individuals, families, and communities in the UAE. Emphasizing UAE's healthcare priorities, the program seeks to prepare graduates to provide safe and effective nursing care across diverse healthcare settings. It also equips nurses with cultural sensitivity and ethical practices to deliver patient-centered care and improve healthcare outcomes, while promoting health and well-being through comprehensive nursing practices focused on individuals and families. The program aims to foster leadership, scholarship, and lifelong learning among nurses to meet evolving healthcare demands to address dynamic societal healthcare needs at local, national, and global levels. Aligned with UAE's healthcare vision, the BSN program aims at producing competent nurses capable of contributing significantly to healthcare delivery and community welfare.
After completing a BSN program, graduates are eligible to take the Nursing license examination and become registered nurses. They can pursue various nursing career paths, including hospital roles, clinics, schools, public health agencies, research institutions, and more. Some graduates may pursue advanced nursing degrees, such as a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).