Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Introduction:

According to the syllabus for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing which was approved in 1991, the course is supposed to develop a liberally educated and self -directing individuals. Such individuals should be prepared to provide leadership in Nursing practice, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, Research and Publication in their chosen area of specialization. Such individuals should be able to function effectively in a variety of settings, where the sick are cared for and where the health of individuals, families and communities is maintained and promoted.

Goal of the Programme

The goal of the programme is to equip the nurse with knowledge, attitude, skills and competencies that will prepare them to be clinical nurse practitioners, educators, and researchers who are also capable of performing mid-level management in nursing educational and health care delivery institutions.

1.5 Expected Learning outcomes of the Programme

At the end of the programme, the learner should be able to:

1. Apply the nursing process in management of individuals, families and communities experiencing or at risk of conditions and  diseases
2. Appraise communication skills for efficacy in patient care
3. Apply ethical and legal frameworks, theories and  professional values of the discipline of nursing  in patient and client care
4. Model critical thinking within the practice of safe professional holistic nursing care
5. Demonstrate utilization, integration and application of knowledge generated through research as evidence in nursing practice
6. Employ coordination skills to coordinate  multidisciplinary teams for quality patient care
7. Demonstrate ability to promote health through education, risk reduction, and disease prevention.
8. Generate and disseminate knowledge for nursing care
9. Develop personal goals for continued professional development, self-care, and lifelong learning

Objectives:

1. To prepare nurse clinicians, educators, administrators and researchers capable of providing leadership in different fields of nursing.

2. To provide the learner with a basis for developing scientific knowledge, skills and techniques which facilitate in-depth understanding of both current and emerging issues related to nursing practice and health care delivery system in general.

3. implement mentorship programs to develop students with moral values and a sense of responsibility for better citizenship.