Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Dubai Medical University prepares students to become registered nurses through comprehensive education, hands-on simulation, and clinical rotations. The program emphasizes UAE healthcare priorities, cultural sensitivity, and leadership, aiming to produce graduates who can deliver evidence-based, holistic care to diverse communities. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to take the Nursing license examination and pursue careers in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and public health agencies. The program is accredited locally by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Dubai Medical University (DMU) is a four-year program encompassing 120 credit hours. It aligns with the college's vision and philosophy, integrating core courses, prerequisites, and clinical rotations in Dubai Health hospitals and various private hospitals. The program focuses on developing comprehensive knowledge and skills in students to become professional nurses, utilizing advanced medical education technologies. A state-of-the-art simulation lab, equipped with low- to high-fidelity simulators and task trainers, provides hands-on experiential learning in a safe environment before clinical application. This 360-degree immersive lab tackles real-life skills and health-related scenarios. The program's objectives include enhancing societal health by preparing nurses to deliver evidence-based, holistic care to individuals, families, and communities in the UAE. It emphasizes UAE healthcare priorities, aiming to produce graduates who provide safe and effective nursing care across diverse settings. The program instills cultural sensitivity and ethical practices for patient-centered care and improved healthcare outcomes, promoting health and well-being through comprehensive nursing practices. It fosters leadership, scholarship, and lifelong learning to meet evolving healthcare demands at local, national, and global levels, aligning with the UAE's healthcare vision to contribute significantly to healthcare delivery and community welfare. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to take the Nursing license examination to become registered nurses.
Teaching:
The program utilizes a state-of-the-art simulation lab as a key teaching tool. This lab offers a wide variety of simulation activities and uses low- to high-fidelity simulators and task trainers to cover a range of basic and advanced clinical skills. The program also incorporates clinical rotations in Dubai Health hospitals and many private hospitals.
Careers:
After completing the BSN program, graduates are eligible to take the Nursing license examination and become registered nurses. Career paths include roles in hospitals, clinics, schools, public health agencies, and research institutions. Graduates may also pursue advanced nursing degrees such as a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Other:
The DMU BSN program is accredited locally by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, UAE.
