Program Overview

University Program Information

The RAK Medical & Health Sciences University offers various programs, including the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.

BSN Program

The BSN program is a four-year program that includes general education. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in nursing, preparing them for a career in the healthcare industry.

Study Plan for BSN Program

The study plan for the BSN program is as follows:

Year 1

• Year 1 - Semester I
  • Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Comprehensive Examination
  • ---|---|---|---
  • T | P | SL
  • ENG 101 | English | 3 | 0 | 0 | ENG 101
  • ARB 101 | Health Sciences Communication in Arabic | 2 | 0 | 0 | ARB 101
  • NFN 7113 | Foundations of Nursing Practice-1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | NFN 7113
  • NFNS 7113 | Foundations of Nursing Practice-1 | 0 | 2.5 | 0.5 | NFNS 7113
  • NAN 7103 | Anatomy | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | None
  • NPH 7103 | Physiology | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | None
  • NND 7102 | Nutrition & Dietetics | 2 | 0 | 0 | NND 7102
  • Total | 12 | 3.5 | 0.5 | Total Credit | 16
• Year 1 - Semester II
  • Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Comprehensive Examination
  • ---|---|---|---
  • T | P | SL
  • ENG 201 | Health Sciences Communication in English | 2 | 0 | 0 | ENG 201
  • NMB 7103 | Microbiology | 2 | 1 | 0 | NMB 7103
  • NFN 7123 | Foundations of Nursing Practice-2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | NFN 7123
  • NFNS 7123 | Foundations of Nursing Practice-2 | 0 | 2 | 0.5 | NFNS 7123
  • NAN 7103 | Anatomy (Contd.) | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | NAN 7103
  • NPH 7103 | Physiology (Contd.) | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | NPH 7103
  • Total | 9 | 4 | 0.5 | Total Credit | 13.5

Year 2

• Year 2 - Semester I
  • Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Comprehensive Examination
  • ---|---|---|---
  • T | P | SL
  • NHA 7201 | Health Assessment | 1 | 0 | 0 | NHA 7201
  • NHAS 7203 | Health Assessment | 0 | 2 | 1 | NHAS 7203
  • NPN 7203 | Pharmacology in Nursing | 1 | 0 | 0 | None
  • NHB 7203 | Human Biochemistry | 2 | 1 | 0 | NHB 7203
  • NAH 7215 | Adult Health Nursing 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | None
  • NAHS 7215 | Adult Health Nursing 1 | 0 | 1.5 | 1 | None
  • NPP 7202 | Pathophysiology | 2 | 0 | 0 | NPP 7202
  • Total | 9 | 4.5 | 2 | Total Credit | 15.5
• Year 2 - Semester II
  • Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Comprehensive Examination
  • ---|---|---|---
  • T | P | SL
  • NPS 7202 | Psychology | 2 | 0 | 0 | NPS 7202
  • NPN 7203 | Pharmacology in Nursing (Contd.) | 2 | 0 | 0 | NPN 7203
  • ICM 101 | Islamic Culture & Medicine | 2 | 0 | 0 | ICM 101
  • NAH 7215 | Adult Health Nursing 1 (Contd.) | 2 | 0 | 0 | NAH 7215
  • NAHS 7215 | Adult Health Nursing 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | NAHS 7215
  • ES 101 | Emirates Society | 2 | 0 | 0 | ES 101
  • HIT 101 | Health Informatics & Technology | 2 | 1 | 0 | HIT 101
  • Total | 12 | 2 | 1 | Total Credit | 15

Year 3

• Year 3 - Semester I
  • Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Comprehensive Examination
  • ---|---|---|---
  • T | P | C
  • NNE 7303 | Nursing Education | 1 | 0 | 0 | None
  • NPN 7306 | Paediatric Nursing | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | None
  • NPM 7306 | Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1 | None
  • NAH 7328 | Adult Health Nursing-2 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | None
  • NLM 7304 | Nursing Leadership & Management | 1 | 0 | 1 | None
  • NPT 7302 | Professional Issues & Trends in Nursing | 1 | 0 | 0 | None
  • NLEI 7302 | Legal & Ethical Issues in Nursing | 1 | 0 | 0 | None
  • NGN 7302 | Gynecological Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | NGN 7302
  • Total | 9.5 | 1.5 | 6 | Total Credit | 17
• Year 3 - Semester II
  • Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Comprehensive Examination
  • ---|---|---|---
  • T | P | C
  • NNE 7303 | Nursing Education (Contd.) | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | NNE 7303
  • NPN 7306 | Paediatric Nursing (Contd.) | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | NPN 7306
  • NPM 7306 | Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (Contd.) | 2 | 0 | 1 | NPM 7306
  • NAH 7328 | Adult Health Nursing-2 (Contd.) | 2 | 0 | 2 | NAH 7328
  • NLM 7304 | Nursing Leadership & Management (Contd.) | 1 | 0 | 1 | NLM 7304
  • NPT 7302 | Professional Issues & Trends in Nursing (Contd.) | 1 | 0 | 0 | NPT 7302
  • NLEI 7302 | Legal & Ethical Issues in Nursing (Contd.) | 1 | 0 | 0 | NLEI 7302
  • Total | 9 | 1 | 5 | Total Credit | 15

Year 4

• Year 4 - Semester I
  • Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Comprehensive Examination
  • ---|---|---|---
  • T | P | C
  • NOB 7408 | Obstetric Nursing | 2 | 0.5 | 2 | None
  • NCC 7436 | Critical Care Nursing | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1 | None
  • NCH 7405 | Community Health Nursing | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | None
  • NCP 7407 | Clinical Practicum | 0 | 0 | 4 | None
  • Total | 4.5 | 1.5 | 8 | Total Credit | 14
• Year 4 - Semester II
  • Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Comprehensive Examination
  • ---|---|---|---
  • T | P | C
  • NOB 7408 | Obstetric Nursing (Contd.) | 1 | 0 | 2 | NOB 7408
  • NCC 7436 | Critical Care Nursing (Contd.) | 1 | 0 | 2 | NCC 7436
  • NCH 7405 | Community Health Nursing (Contd.) | 1 | 0 | 1 | NCH 7405
  • NCP 7407 | Clinical Practicum Elective | 0 | 0 | 3 | None
  • NRS 7403 | Nursing Research Methodology & Statistics | 3 | 0 | 0 | NRS 7403
  • Total | 6 | 0 | 8 | Total Credit | 14

Notes

• T: Theory
• P: Practical
• SL: Simulated Lab
• C: Clinical Rotation
• C: Clinical Practicum