Nursing University of Nicosia

Overview

On completion of the  Nursing programme from University of Nicosia graduates will be able to demonstrate and use their practical skills acquired from their studies. They will be able to apply their knowledge, skills and critical thinking to perform to the standards required for employment. The nurse will be able to use evidence based knowledge to improve the care provision for patients and for their own personal and professional development.

Learning Outcomes

• Provide efficient, effective, individualized care, using appropriate assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementing and evaluating methods.

• Analyze the effective outcomes of practice using appropriate theory and research applied to practice.

• Practice within the scope of personal and professional competence and extent this scope as appropriate.

• Practice accountably and responsibly in their role as a professional and as role model for students and peers.

Career Prospects

Nursing is a field which is characterized by continuous changes and challenges. It is among the most rapidly growing areas of health care within state and not-for-profit organizations, both nationally and internationally. Due to the highly competitive nature of the field and the rapidly evolving ‘character’ there is a requirement for competent graduates. 

Career opportunities at graduate level range from: front line nursing in care environments, management and education roles and business development. Graduates can find a job in a variety of sectors such as the: hospital services sector, professional services (ethics, health care insurance, legal, etc), non-profit organizations and tertiary education.