Nursing University of Sharjah

Overview

The Nursing program at the University of Sharjah offers two streams leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): the basic stream (BSN), a four-year stream open to high school graduates and the bridging stream (RN-BSN) open to registered nurses with a diploma degree in nursing; this may be done on a full-time or a part-time basis.

Learning outcomes

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

• 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.

• Utilize the nursing process (assess, diagnose, plan, implement, evaluate) as a framework in caring for individuals, families, communities and populations across the health care continuum in diverse settings.

• Appraise and synthesize evidence-based practice guidelines and research findings to improve patient outcomes.

• Demonstrate effective therapeutic and inter-professional communication in the provision of high-quality safe nursing care.

• Use health informatics and patient care technology in the management of patient care.

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals by working dependently, independently and interdependently to deliver patient-centered care to individuals, families, and communities.

• Implement effective leadership and management skills including motivating employees and self-mentoring, conflict management, introducing change, decision-making and delegation responsibilities.

• Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for life-long learning and professional skills.

• Employ ethical principles, legislations, and regulations related to nursing practice in the UAE and globally.