Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in the field of healthcare. It integrates both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for providing high-quality patient care.

Degree Structure

• College: Health Sciences
• Department: Nursing
• Level: Undergraduate
• Study System: Courses
• Total Credit Hours: 137 Cr. Hrs.
• Duration: 4 Years
• Intake: Fall and Spring
• Language: English
• Study Mode: Full Time

Degree Overview

A nursing degree is a comprehensive educational pathway designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in the field of healthcare. The nursing department offers two distinguished degrees: the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Adult Critical Care Nursing.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN), the student will have the following competencies and be able to:

1. Integrate knowledge, skills, and values from the liberal arts, sciences, humanities, and nursing theories to provide holistic, competent, and safe care for individuals, families, and communities within a multicultural society.
2. Utilize the nursing process (assess, diagnose, plan, implement, evaluate) as a framework in caring for individuals, families, communities, and populations across the healthcare continuum in diverse settings.
3. Appraise and synthesize evidence-based practice guidelines and research findings to improve patient outcomes.
4. Demonstrate effective therapeutic and inter-professional communication in the provision of high-quality safe nursing care.
5. Use health informatics and patient care technology in the management of patient care.
6. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals by working dependently, independently, and interdependently to deliver patient-centered care to individuals, families, and communities.
7. Implement effective leadership and management skills including motivating employees and self-mentoring, conflict management, introducing change, decision-making, and delegation responsibilities.
8. Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for life-long learning and professional skills.
9. Employ ethical principles, legislations, and regulations related to nursing practice in the UAE and globally.

What You Will Learn

The Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing Program is designed to prepare graduates for leadership roles, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, cultural competence, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. Through comprehensive education in both theoretical and practical skills, graduates will be equipped to meet the complex healthcare needs of individuals and communities, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

University Requirements

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College Requirements

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Degree Requirements

The nursing program consists of Major Compulsory Courses, College Compulsory Courses, University Compulsory Courses, and University Elective Courses. The distribution of credit hours for the Nursing program is outlined in the table below:

• Major Compulsory Courses: 89
• College Compulsory Courses: 24
• University Compulsory Courses: 18
• University Elective Courses: 6
• Total: 137

Course Description

The following courses are part of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program:

• Biology
• Human Anatomy & Physiology
• General Microbiology
• Physical Assessment
• Advanced Communication
• Pathophysiology
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Psychosocial Aspects in Health Professions
• Clinical Pharmacology
• Health Education & Health Promotion
• Biostatistics
• Adult Health Nursing (1)
• Adult Health Nursing Practicum (1)
• Maternity and Newborn Health Nursing
• Maternity and Newborn Health Nursing / Practicum
• Adult Health Nursing (2)
• Adult Health Nursing / Practicum (2)
• Pediatric Health Nursing
• Pediatric Health Nursing / Practicum
• Family and Community Health Nursing
• Family and Community Health Nursing / Practicum
• Critical Care Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing / Practicum
• Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Professions
• Research Project
• Consolidation of Nursing Practice

Career Path

Graduates holding a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. N) have abundant employment opportunities, fueled by the significant demand for nurses both locally in the UAE and globally. These graduates typically work as general nurses, delivering direct healthcare to individuals, families, and communities. Furthermore, they have opportunities to pursue diverse roles across nursing practice, education, leadership, management, and research.

Potential career specializations for BSN-educated registered nurses include:

• Staff Nurse (Hospital, clinics, etc.)
• Critical Care Nurse
• Pediatric Nurse
• Charge Nurse
• Psychiatric Mental health Nurse
• Trauma Nurse
• Emergency Room Nurse
• Geriatric Nurse
• Nurse Case Manager
• Public Health Nurse
• Maternal nurse

Nursing offers strong job security because of the high demand for qualified professionals. Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the University of Sharjah are likely to receive job offers upon completion of their studies. The healthcare industry provides diverse career opportunities for BSN holders, with numerous organizations ranging from large hospitals to small clinics actively seeking these graduates.