Overview

Nursing is a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so that they may attain, maintain, or recover optimum health and improve their quality of life. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is a competency-based curriculum, which is an emerging trend in nursing education, designed with an aim to keep pace with the changing demands of the global healthcare services and to align with international standards of nursing education. It also allows students to advance based on their ability to master a skill or competency at their own pace, regardless of the environment, and is tailored to meet different learning abilities, thus leading to more efficient student outcomes. BSN program at Gulf Medical University is a four-year program designed to produce highly competent nursing professionals. Students enrolled in the BSN program will be trained to work in a variety of challenging healthcare settings and develop skills of critical thinking and problem-solving. BSN graduates are prepared to: Assume responsibilities as professional, competent nurses at the basic level in providing promotive, preventive, curative, restorative, and rehabilitative services. Make independent decisions to protect the rights and facilitate individuals and groups in pursuit of health, function in the hospital and community services, and conduct research studies in the areas of nursing practice. Assume the role of teacher, supervisor, advocate, and manager in clinical/public health settings.