The Department of Nursing Sciences at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Al-Israa University – Palestine, is a fundamental pillar of the university's health education. The department was established in response to the growing needs of the local and regional health sectors, adopting an educational philosophy that places "Evidence-Based Care" at the heart of its curricula.
Academic Excellence and Methodology
The department's academic program is based on a meticulous balance between deep theoretical knowledge and intensive practical training. The curricula are delivered according to international quality standards, ensuring that students are equipped with advanced clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and nursing leadership qualities.
Learning Environment and Clinical Training
The department is distinguished by providing a sophisticated technical learning environment, which includes:
• Clinical Simulation Labs: These facilities allow students to practice nursing procedures in a safe environment that closely simulates reality before transitioning to field practice.
• Strategic Partnerships: The department maintains cooperation agreements with major public, non-governmental (NGO), and private hospitals and medical centers. These partnerships ensure that students receive comprehensive field training supervised by an elite group of academic and clinical staff.
Goals and Outcomes
The department seeks to graduate professional and ethical nursing practitioners who are capable of:
1. Providing holistic nursing care (physical, psychological, and social) to individuals, families, and the community.
2. Participating effectively in medical scientific research to advance healthcare practices.
3. Keeping pace with rapid technological developments in diagnostic tools and medical care.
Study Plan
Year one
31 credit hours: first 15, second 16.
University Requirement
College Requirement
Major Requirement
Elective Requirement
First semester
15 hours
Course
Code
Hours
Prerequisite
Details
FMSC1203
2
None
This course introduces the fundamental principles of biology, including cell structure and function, metabolism, genetics, reproduction, and the classification of living organisms. It provides the biological foundation necessary for subsequent courses in medical laboratory sciences, particularly microbiology, physiology, and molecular biology.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
MSCN1202
2
None
The Biochemistry course will provide nursing students with an understanding of the structure, properties, and biological functions of the chemical components of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. They will learn about metabolic pathways and regulatory processes occurring in biological systems, levels of control within and between metabolic pathways, principles and mechanisms of enzyme action, and control mechanisms regulating enzymatic reactions. Furthermore, carbohydrate metabolic pathways and their regulatory processes, metabolic pathways, and regulatory processes occurring in biological systems will be discussed.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV1202
2
None
This general education course introduces nursing students to the foundational knowledge of the Holy Qur'an and its related sciences (Ulum al-Qur'an). The course focuses on the revelation, compilation, preservation, and main themes of the Qur'an, along with fundamental rules of recitation (Tajweed) and thematic interpretation (Tafsir). Special emphasis is given to health-related Qur'anic concepts, ethical values, human preservation, spiritual care, and therapeutic communication in clinical nursing practice.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
FMSC1201
2
None
This course introduces students to the vocabulary of medicine, focusing on word roots, prefixes, and suffixes used to describe anatomy, physiology, diseases, and clinical procedures. Students develop the ability to accurately interpret and use medical terms encountered in clinical laboratory reports, patient records, and scientific literature.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV1201
2
None
This general education course focuses on enhancing fundamental Arabic language skills—reading, writing, speaking, and listening—for nursing students. The course emphasizes correct grammar, sentence structure, functional writing, and professional communication skills necessary for academic success and clear medical documentation in Saudi healthcare settings.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
FMSC1102
1
None
This course introduces students to the fundamental ethical principles and professional codes of conduct governing the health professions, with emphasis on the medical laboratory sciences. It covers moral reasoning, patient confidentiality, informed consent, professional responsibility, and the legal framework surrounding clinical practice, preparing students to make sound ethical decisions in real-world healthcare settings.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
FMSC1204
2
None
The Social Psychology course will provide scientific knowledge about how people think, act, and are influenced by others. The student will apply scientific theories in this field to understand human behavior. They will learn about behavior and attitudes, social beliefs, cultural influences, conformity and obedience, self-knowledge, peer influence, aggression, altruism, prejudice and discrimination, stress and health, and interpersonal and social relationships.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
MSCN1201
2
None
The course is designed to illustrate to nursing students the history and development of the nursing profession and the healthcare system in Palestine. The course introduces basic nursing skills and concepts, identifies several health concepts and how they change, and how to integrate health concepts into nursing. Health and illness are not absolute states; there are fluctuations in human health status. It encourages students to commit to helping people prevent disease, restore their health, and maintain it. The student will learn how to communicate, establish, and enhance therapeutic relationships between nursing and the patient.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
Second semester
16 hours
Course
Code
Hours
Prerequisite
Details
FMSC1305
3
None
This course provides a systematic study of human body structure and function, covering the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Students gain foundational anatomical and physiological knowledge essential for interpreting laboratory findings in the context of human health and disease.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
UNIV1203
2
None
This course introduces nursing students to the fundamentals of scientific research methods and evidence-based practice (EBP) in healthcare. Students will learn how to formulate research questions, conduct literature searches, select appropriate quantitative and qualitative research designs, design data collection tools, follow ethical guidelines, and draft a practical nursing research proposal relevant
Type
University Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
MSCN1305
3
This course provides nursing students with an overview of the history of microbiology and its relationship to the development of microbial structures (eukaryotic and prokaryotic microorganisms). It explains the classification of bacteria, bacterial growth (batch cultures, continuous cultures, synchronous growth), as well as microbial growth and nutrition in bacteria, the relationship of microorganisms to humans and their resistance, antibodies, the interaction between antibodies and antigens, antibiotics, classification of bacteria and their clinical significance to humans, methods of sterilization and disinfection, and the role of microbes in chemicals and food.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
UNIV1204
2
None
This course provides first-year nursing students with foundational academic and general English language skills. The course focuses on improving the four core language domains: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Emphasis is placed on expanding vocabulary, mastering essential grammar rules, reading basic academic and health-related texts, and writing clear paragraphs required for academic success in nursing education.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
MSCN1206
2
The Fundamentals of Nutrition course aims to introduce nursing students to nutrition concepts and provide them with the necessary knowledge that will positively influence their appropriate food choices and modify their eating behavior. Students will acquire required knowledge about nutrients, including digestion, absorption, metabolism, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, negative interactions between dietary habits and drugs, determining nutritional needs for individuals and families across different age groups, discussing health behaviors related to nutrition, and therapeutic nutritional interventions in pathological conditions such as (obesity, respiratory diseases, digestive system diseases, liver diseases, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases, and cancer).
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
MSCN1303
3
This course introduces nursing concepts that support future clinical practice. The principles include focusing on the nursing process; familiarity with its components will facilitate their use in skills and nursing care plans. It covers performing basic client needs, providing comfort, assisting with activities of daily living, environmental concerns, helping patients maintain a comfortable position and assisting with transferring, maintaining hygiene and sterilization techniques, infection control, assisting with hospital admission, transferring, and referral to specialized health centers, performing registration and documentation, attending to patient's personal hygiene, measuring and correctly documenting vital signs in the patient's file, managing the patient's feeling of pain, and meeting the patient's oxygen needs.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
MSCN1104
1
This course introduces classic nursing principles that underpin future clinical practice. Principles include nursing process focus and familiarity with its components will reinforce its use in the skills and nursing care plans throughout the text. Performing basic client needs, comfort measures, assistance with daily living activities, environmental concerns, positioning and transporting, asepsis and sterile technique, hygiene, and use of the nursing process with particular emphasis on the intervention component. The laboratory will afford practical experience applying the principles and skills taught in the theory portion. Highlighting essential education points for nurses to communicate with clients and their families.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
1
Year two
34 credit hours: first 17, second 17.
First semester
17 hours
Course
Code
Hours
Prerequisite
Details
FMSC2306
3
This course continues the systematic study of human body structure and function, covering the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Students build on foundational anatomical knowledge to understand physiological processes relevant to clinical laboratory diagnostics.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
MSCN2211
2
This course introduces the foundations of safe and effective pharmacotherapy and the role of the nurse in health promotion, disease prevention, and management. Students will discuss an introduction to pharmacology, an overview of the nursing process, an introduction to drug action: the interaction of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, drug administration: central nervous system drugs, autonomic nervous system drugs, cardiovascular drugs, respiratory drugs, and gastrointestinal pharmacology.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
MSCN2307
3
The course aims to help nursing students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to assess the needs of adult patients and learn nursing interventions to provide a safe healthcare unit that improves ventilation within patient rooms and provides oxygen according to patient needs. The student will be able to provide care for those unable to move, assist in changing the patient's position, transferring them for treatment elsewhere, wound care, inserting a tube into the gastrointestinal tract as required, caring for the urinary and intestinal systems, managing oral, topical, inhaled, and injectable medications, emergency interventions, and care for terminally ill, dying, or deceased patients. Students will gain the ability to think critically and make decisions to guide safe, specialized, and skilled nursing practices.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
MSCN2309
3
This course is designed for nursing students to acquire skills based on theoretical knowledge and demonstrate basic nursing care procedures for patient care. It provides students with a suitable environment to apply knowledge and practice nursing skills accurately and safely in adult medical and surgical wards. The student will achieve competencies while considering comprehensive human needs during practice, integrating basic care concepts, critical thinking, decision-making, and professional commitment. They will be trained on all types of clinical care, attending to patient bed arrangement and personal hygiene, maintaining the cleanliness of the healthcare unit, performing wound dressing changes, preparing the patient for surgery, administering medications orally, by inhalation, topically, or by injection, inserting a nasogastric tube, inserting a urinary catheter, administering enemas, and dealing with cases of impending death or death.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
MSCN2310
3
The course will provide nursing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct a comprehensive physical assessment in acute care settings or primary care centers. It includes training in history-taking and assessment skills, discussing normal assessment findings, and addressing deviations from normal. It covers documenting normal and abnormal findings and correctly entering them into the patient's file. The assessment includes all parts of the body.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
UNIV2205
2
This course builds upon English Language (1) by introducing first-year nursing students to specialized medical terminology, clinical communication, and health-related academic writing. The course focuses on medical prefixes, roots, and suffixes, taking patient histories, reading clinical case studies, documenting basic nursing notes, and communicating professionally with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
MSCN2108
1
This course will equip nursing students with skills based on theoretical knowledge and demonstrate basic nursing care procedures for patient care. It will provide students with a suitable environment to apply knowledge and practice nursing skills accurately and safely in the nursing lab. The student will achieve competencies while considering comprehensive human needs during practice, integrating basic care concepts, critical thinking, decision-making, and professional commitment. They will be trained on wound dressing changes, preparing the patient for surgery, administering medications orally, by inhalation, topically, or by injection, inserting a nasogastric tube, inserting a urinary catheter, administering enemas, and dealing with cases of impending death or death.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
Second semester
17 hours
Course
Code
Hours
Prerequisite
Details
MSCN2216
2
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of pharmacology and safety issues related to pharmacotherapy for nursing students. Nursing students will learn about endocrine system drugs, drugs for eye and ear disorders, and genitourinary system drugs. Furthermore, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and dermatological drugs will be discussed.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
MSCN2312
3
The course introduces nursing students to the nursing process in adult disease care. The student will learn about fluid and electrolyte imbalances, the upper and lower respiratory system, the digestive system, and disorders related to the biliary tract. It reviews the anatomy of the affected organs, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and medical and surgical management for each disease. Additionally, it covers nursing management and care plans for these diseases.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
MSCN2314
3
This course introduces nursing students to the fundamentals of human pathophysiology. The student will understand pathophysiological changes, how disease processes manifest, progression in the body, and primary and secondary effects. This course focuses on the pathological factors affecting the disease process. The scientific approach will further the understanding of disease mechanisms and help students integrate critical thinking skills into their future practical applications.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
UNIV2206
2
None
This course broadens students’ understanding of the role of Information Technology in organizations and society, with emphasis on practical applications of digital systems and services. It examines Information Systems and the relationship among people, processes, data, and technology and considers how information supports organizational operations and decision making.
The course surveys applications of databases, networks, Internet services, cloud services, and mobile technologies in business, education, healthcare, and government. Digital Transformation is introduced as the use of technology to redesign processes, services, and user experiences.
Electronic services, e-commerce, remote collaboration, content management, and digital communication are also examined. Data privacy, information security, and responsible practices for collecting and using information are discussed.
The course considers broader social and ethical implications of technology, including the digital divide, automation, and the impact of AI and digital technologies on employment and society, without addressing internal AI algorithms.
Upon completion, students should be able to explain the organizational role of IT, analyze examples of Digital Transformation, identify benefits and risks associated with different technologies, and understand the relationships among technology, processes, users, and data
Type
University Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV2207
2
None
This general education course introduces students to the history, geography, culture, and social fabric of Palestine. The course covers the historical development of the Palestinian issue from the late Ottoman period to contemporary times, examining key geopolitical milestones, cultural heritage, international law frameworks, and societal resilience. Special emphasis is placed on the health sector's history, social determinants of health in Palestine, and the ethical role of healthcare professionals in serving local communities.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
MSCN2215
2
None
This course discusses human development from the prenatal period through adulthood. Theories and facts underlying current thinking and research are examined, and the processes and influences affecting the developing person are explored. Emphasis is placed on the biological, social, emotional, and intellectual aspects at various developmental stages, with an emphasis on individual application as well.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
MSCN2313
3
None
This course provides nursing students with clinical experiences related to the care of patients with acute or chronic illnesses. Students will learn basic clinical nursing skills to meet these patients' physiological, psychological, and social needs and maintain patient safety. They will develop clinical decision-making, critical thinking, communication skills, psychomotor skills, and learning strategies to keep up with current literature and integrate knowledge from theory to practice.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
2
Year three
34 credit hours: first 18, second 16.
First semester
18 hours
Course
Code
Hours
Prerequisite
Details
MSCN3319
3
Application of problem-solving approaches and critical thinking and use of the nursing process to promote, protect, and maintain the health of a healthy child at different developmental levels (from newborn to adolescent), considering the role of the family. Emphasis is placed on concepts of growth, development, health, and the role of the pediatric nurse. The student will explore legal and ethical issues related to children's healthcare.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
UNIV3108
1
None
This course introduces nursing students to principles of occupational health and safety within hospital and clinical environments. The course covers workplace hazard identification, infection prevention, ergonomics, chemical and radiation safety, needle-stick injury prevention, emergency preparedness, and the psychological well-being of healthcare workers, aligned with Saudi Ministry of Health regulations and Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI) safety standards.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV3109
1
None
This general education course introduces nursing students to the fundamentals of human rights, patient rights, and professional healthcare ethics. The course examines international human rights instruments, Saudi national legislation, patient rights charters, bioethics, informed consent, and non-discrimination. Students will explore the relationship between human rights principles and nursing care, focusing on protecting patient dignity, confidentiality, and vulnerable populations in clinical practice.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
None
MSCN3320
3
This course introduces students to healthcare facilities such as maternal and child health centers, pediatric intensive care units, and medical/surgical wards, enabling the student to achieve a comprehensive approach to nursing care for children, newborns, adolescents, and families. The student will apply concepts of primary prevention, health promotion, and rehabilitation. They will integrate their knowledge of growth and development and research findings, and will effectively identify ethical and legal problems, aiding in decision-making and problem-solving.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
MSCN3318
3
This course provides nursing students with clinical experiences related to the care of patients with acute or chronic illnesses. It covers basic clinical nursing skills to meet these patients' physiological, psychological, and social needs and maintain patient safety. Students will be exposed to new learning opportunities using modern technology and develop decision-making, critical thinking, and clinical skills necessary to provide complex medical and surgical care. A variety of healthcare procedures will be used to enhance student skills and experiences.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
MSCN3221
2
None
This course will enable students to develop basic teaching and learning skills. The student will explore teaching and learning strategies to help nursing students identify their clients' learning needs, prepare a health education plan for them, and focus on the assessment, planning, development, and evaluation of a health education program applied to healthy individuals and patients, families, groups, and the community to improve their health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. They will learn the importance of empowering patients through education to increase patient capacity and encourage positive health-related behavioral changes.
Type
Elective Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
None
MSCN3317
3
The course is designed to discuss the nursing process and its application in the care of adult diseases related to the cardiovascular system, renal system, musculoskeletal system, nervous system, sensory system, eye and vision, and reproductive disorders. After a brief review of the anatomy of the affected organ, the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, medical and surgical management for each disease, and nursing care plan management are discussed.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
FMSC3207
2
This course introduces statistical concepts and methods applied to health and biomedical data, including descriptive statistics, probability, hypothesis testing, and correlation. Students develop skills in analyzing and interpreting data relevant to laboratory research and clinical studies.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
Second semester
16 hours
Course
Code
Hours
Prerequisite
Details
UNIV3110
1
None
This course introduces nursing students to the fundamentals of Islamic culture, worldview, and moral philosophy, with a specific focus on medical jurisprudence (Fiqh), bioethics, and patient care. Students will study the core tenets of Islamic faith, ethical principles governing human interaction, spiritual care, and contemporary bioethical issues (such as organ transplantation, end-of-life care, and reproductive health) aligned with Islamic legal rulings and Saudi healthcare practices.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV3114
1
None
This course on self-marketing and personal development addresses self-improvement and life-building, focusing on enhancing human capabilities for the better by acquiring new skills or discovering existing abilities and enabling individuals to benefit from them in various life activities.
The course helps students eliminate negative behaviors and adopt positive ones, set clear goals, and develop self-control. It also teaches decision-making skills necessary to build a strong personality capable of shaping a better future and contributing effectively to society.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
MSCN3323
3
The intensive clinical training course aims to apply the skills and knowledge acquired through the nursing program and master these skills through critical thinking and problem-solving methods. The student will be prepared, ready, and qualified for their future role as a registered nurse with a nursing license. It includes training in respiratory care methods and management of mechanical ventilation, shock and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, emergency nursing care, burn injuries, and cancer. It covers tumors, blood disorders, endocrine diseases, liver disorders, diabetes, rheumatic disorders, skin diseases, and infectious diseases, in addition to nursing management and nursing care plans for these diseases.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
MSCN3325
3
The course is designed to enhance theoretical knowledge by providing nursing care for women in normal and abnormal conditions during the maternity period, as well as mastering the application of the nursing process to ensure high-quality care during the reproductive period. It emphasizes the use of problem-solving techniques to manage physical, emotional, social, and ethical issues in reproductive health. It also considers the immediate assessment of newborns, women, and gynecological conditions at different stages of their lives.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
FMSC3208
2
This course introduces the principles of epidemiology, including disease distribution, causation, and study design. Students learn to calculate and interpret measures of disease frequency and association, and apply epidemiological reasoning to public health and laboratory contexts.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
MSCN3324
3
The course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive and applied understanding of maternal health during pregnancy. It also provides the knowledge and skills required in maternal health, newborn biology, social sciences, and behavioral sciences. The student will be able to provide nursing services to mothers. It addresses the needs of obstetrics and gynecology, provides nursing services throughout all stages of pregnancy to childbirth, and discusses diseases that may affect women, especially during pregnancy or postpartum, as well as prevention methods and health awareness required during pregnancy and childbirth.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
MSCN3322
3
The course is designed to teach nursing students and utilize the nursing process in the care of adult diseases related to acid-base balance and disorders, blood gas disorders, respiratory care methods and management of mechanical ventilation, shock and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, emergency nursing care, burn injuries, and cancer. It covers tumors, blood disorders, endocrine diseases, liver disorders, diabetes, rheumatic disorders, skin diseases, and infectious diseases. After a brief review of the anatomy of the affected organ, the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and medical and surgical management for each condition are discussed, in addition to nursing management and nursing care plans for these diseases.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
3
Year four
33 credit hours: first 16, second 17.
First semester
16 hours
Course
Code
Hours
Prerequisite
Details
MSCN4229
2
This course is designed to provide students with information related to elderly care – discussing theories and concepts of aging, physiological, psychological, and social changes in the elderly, and problems associated with this process. Appropriate nursing interventions and legal and ethical aspects of nursing care for the elderly will also be discussed.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
MSCN4230
2
This course provides sufficient information on elderly care – applying theories and concepts of aging, dealing with physiological, psychosocial changes, and problems associated with this process. Appropriate nursing interventions and ethical and legal aspects of nursing care for the elderly are also practiced.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
MSCN4328
3
None
The course will help nursing students develop managerial knowledge and leadership skills prior to graduation. Students will learn the necessary application in dealing with management practice issues in the constantly changing healthcare management landscape – and it will work on developing students' critical thinking through this course.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV4112
1
None
This course introduces nursing students to the fundamental concepts of environmental health and its impact on human health and disease prevention. Students will explore air and water quality, climate change, medical waste management, chemical hazards, vector-borne diseases, and environmental safety standards within healthcare system and community settings.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
None
MSCN4331
3
This course is designed for nursing students to acquire teaching and learning experiences that help them appreciate the importance of research in advancing the nursing profession and improving patient care. The student will learn the basic concepts of nursing research and its purposes and receive an overview of the research steps. This course covers writing research proposals and helps students acquire analytical ability to critically evaluate research reports and use research findings in practice.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
MSCN4327
3
None
This course is designed to enable nursing students to manage the skills required to meet the ever-changing needs of healthcare. You will find yourself working with unlicensed assistive personnel, patients, families, and groups of healthcare providers from various disciplines and educational levels. This course guides students on how to reduce costs, increase revenues, and provide safe care with high quality.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
None
MSCN4226
2
The course is designed to introduce students to the practice of writing for academic purposes. It aims to develop students' skills in essay writing and research writing, including conducting research, note-taking, paraphrasing, summarizing, direct quotation, and using the APA style. The course will cover skills in composing a piece of writing, essay structure, paragraph structure, maintaining coherence, paragraph unity, sentence structure, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling.
Type
Elective Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
Second semester
17 hours
Course
Code
Hours
Prerequisite
Details
MSCN4233
2
This course presents theoretical perspectives for mental and psychological health nursing in mental health facilities, focusing on concepts of communication with self and the group, and defining the roles of nurses with clients and institutions where mental health is practiced. Furthermore, the course focuses on helping students acquire skills in communicating with mentally ill patients, using therapeutic methods in interaction, interviewing, and patient assessment, as well as working with the psychological team in various treatment methods. It prepares the student to work with acute and chronic cases as well as inpatients inside or outside the hospital. Moreover, it will allow nursing students to apply theoretical study and knowledge in mental and psychiatric training facilities.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
MSCN4334
3
The course is designed to orient nursing students to the specialties and principles of nursing in the local community, to acquire a broad perspective of community health nursing at the three levels of care, namely the individual, family, and community. Emphasis will be placed on the health status and healthcare needs of the Palestinian population to develop health promotion and disease prevention strategies. Furthermore, students will have opportunities for comprehensive practice in various nursing care and community health facilities in primary care and school health departments, under academic supervision, in order to enhance the current health of the Palestinian community.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
UNIV4113
1
None
This course introduces nursing students to the fundamentals of Hadith Studies (Ulum al-Hadith) with a focus on prophetic traditions related to health, cleanliness, patient care, medical ethics, and compassion. Students will learn the basic methodology of Hadith authentication and examine selected authentic Prophetic traditions (Ahadith) that guide professional nursing behavior, personal hygiene, mental resilience, holistic healing, and ethical duty toward patients in Saudi healthcare settings.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
MSCN4237
2
None
The course equips nursing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. It will explore the foundations of healthcare quality and the science behind patient safety and quality improvement, design and select effective healthcare measures, and enable the student to analyze patient safety problems and processes using tools such as human factors analysis and apply them systematically.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
MSCN4335
3
The course is designed to build students' capacity to perform a complete research project. It will enable students to study the literature and collect data for the graduation project in nursing under the supervision of a faculty member. The course focuses on directed readings to study nursing literature, enables students to prepare a research introduction, and conduct discussions covering current nursing topics of interest. It enables them to plan, design, build, and manage the graduation project. A specialized committee will discuss and evaluate the research project presented by a group of up to four students after the project is ready for discussion.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
MSCN4232
2
This course introduces students to basic concepts in the field of psychiatric and mental health nursing. It provides students with a knowledge base to apply selected nursing care for psychological disorders in clients throughout their lifespan and in various settings. Continuous therapeutic communication, sociocultural dimensions, pharmacology, advocacy for client rights, and ethical standards are explored. Psychotherapy and integrative health therapies enable nursing students to utilize the nursing process and explore mental health nursing care for various psychological disorders such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, major depression, and other disorders.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
MSCN4236
2
The course will build students' abilities to perform a complete research project. You will study the literature and data collection for the graduation project in a nursing specialty under the supervision of one of the faculty members. The course covers directed readings in the literature of nursing, an introduction to research methods, and discussions dealing with nursing topics of current interest—planning, design, construction, and management of a nursing project. A Committee will discuss and assess the research project material submitted by a group of up to four students.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
UNIV4214
2
None
This course aims to introduce students to the concept of freelancing as one of the modern work models that relies on independence and flexibility in providing services or products online or directly. It focuses on equipping students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to start in the freelancing market, advance toward project management, and achieve financial sustainability
Type
University Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
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Appendix
Course Guidance
Every course in the program by requirement type. Each band is as wide as the type's share of the program's hours.
Course
Code
Hours
When
Prerequisite
Details
UNIV1202
2
Year one, First semester
None
This general education course introduces nursing students to the foundational knowledge of the Holy Qur'an and its related sciences (Ulum al-Qur'an). The course focuses on the revelation, compilation, preservation, and main themes of the Qur'an, along with fundamental rules of recitation (Tajweed) and thematic interpretation (Tafsir). Special emphasis is given to health-related Qur'anic concepts, ethical values, human preservation, spiritual care, and therapeutic communication in clinical nursing practice.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV1201
2
Year one, First semester
None
This general education course focuses on enhancing fundamental Arabic language skills—reading, writing, speaking, and listening—for nursing students. The course emphasizes correct grammar, sentence structure, functional writing, and professional communication skills necessary for academic success and clear medical documentation in Saudi healthcare settings.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV1203
2
Year one, Second semester
None
This course introduces nursing students to the fundamentals of scientific research methods and evidence-based practice (EBP) in healthcare. Students will learn how to formulate research questions, conduct literature searches, select appropriate quantitative and qualitative research designs, design data collection tools, follow ethical guidelines, and draft a practical nursing research proposal relevant
Type
University Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
UNIV1204
2
Year one, Second semester
None
This course provides first-year nursing students with foundational academic and general English language skills. The course focuses on improving the four core language domains: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Emphasis is placed on expanding vocabulary, mastering essential grammar rules, reading basic academic and health-related texts, and writing clear paragraphs required for academic success in nursing education.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
UNIV2205
2
Year two, First semester
This course builds upon English Language (1) by introducing first-year nursing students to specialized medical terminology, clinical communication, and health-related academic writing. The course focuses on medical prefixes, roots, and suffixes, taking patient histories, reading clinical case studies, documenting basic nursing notes, and communicating professionally with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
UNIV2206
2
Year two, Second semester
None
This course broadens students’ understanding of the role of Information Technology in organizations and society, with emphasis on practical applications of digital systems and services. It examines Information Systems and the relationship among people, processes, data, and technology and considers how information supports organizational operations and decision making.
The course surveys applications of databases, networks, Internet services, cloud services, and mobile technologies in business, education, healthcare, and government. Digital Transformation is introduced as the use of technology to redesign processes, services, and user experiences.
Electronic services, e-commerce, remote collaboration, content management, and digital communication are also examined. Data privacy, information security, and responsible practices for collecting and using information are discussed.
The course considers broader social and ethical implications of technology, including the digital divide, automation, and the impact of AI and digital technologies on employment and society, without addressing internal AI algorithms.
Upon completion, students should be able to explain the organizational role of IT, analyze examples of Digital Transformation, identify benefits and risks associated with different technologies, and understand the relationships among technology, processes, users, and data
Type
University Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV2207
2
Year two, Second semester
None
This general education course introduces students to the history, geography, culture, and social fabric of Palestine. The course covers the historical development of the Palestinian issue from the late Ottoman period to contemporary times, examining key geopolitical milestones, cultural heritage, international law frameworks, and societal resilience. Special emphasis is placed on the health sector's history, social determinants of health in Palestine, and the ethical role of healthcare professionals in serving local communities.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV3108
1
Year three, First semester
None
This course introduces nursing students to principles of occupational health and safety within hospital and clinical environments. The course covers workplace hazard identification, infection prevention, ergonomics, chemical and radiation safety, needle-stick injury prevention, emergency preparedness, and the psychological well-being of healthcare workers, aligned with Saudi Ministry of Health regulations and Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI) safety standards.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV3109
1
Year three, First semester
None
This general education course introduces nursing students to the fundamentals of human rights, patient rights, and professional healthcare ethics. The course examines international human rights instruments, Saudi national legislation, patient rights charters, bioethics, informed consent, and non-discrimination. Students will explore the relationship between human rights principles and nursing care, focusing on protecting patient dignity, confidentiality, and vulnerable populations in clinical practice.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV3110
1
Year three, Second semester
None
This course introduces nursing students to the fundamentals of Islamic culture, worldview, and moral philosophy, with a specific focus on medical jurisprudence (Fiqh), bioethics, and patient care. Students will study the core tenets of Islamic faith, ethical principles governing human interaction, spiritual care, and contemporary bioethical issues (such as organ transplantation, end-of-life care, and reproductive health) aligned with Islamic legal rulings and Saudi healthcare practices.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV3114
1
Year three, Second semester
None
This course on self-marketing and personal development addresses self-improvement and life-building, focusing on enhancing human capabilities for the better by acquiring new skills or discovering existing abilities and enabling individuals to benefit from them in various life activities.
The course helps students eliminate negative behaviors and adopt positive ones, set clear goals, and develop self-control. It also teaches decision-making skills necessary to build a strong personality capable of shaping a better future and contributing effectively to society.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV4112
1
Year four, First semester
None
This course introduces nursing students to the fundamental concepts of environmental health and its impact on human health and disease prevention. Students will explore air and water quality, climate change, medical waste management, chemical hazards, vector-borne diseases, and environmental safety standards within healthcare system and community settings.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV4113
1
Year four, Second semester
None
This course introduces nursing students to the fundamentals of Hadith Studies (Ulum al-Hadith) with a focus on prophetic traditions related to health, cleanliness, patient care, medical ethics, and compassion. Students will learn the basic methodology of Hadith authentication and examine selected authentic Prophetic traditions (Ahadith) that guide professional nursing behavior, personal hygiene, mental resilience, holistic healing, and ethical duty toward patients in Saudi healthcare settings.
Type
University Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
UNIV4214
2
Year four, Second semester
None
This course aims to introduce students to the concept of freelancing as one of the modern work models that relies on independence and flexibility in providing services or products online or directly. It focuses on equipping students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to start in the freelancing market, advance toward project management, and achieve financial sustainability
Type
University Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
Course
Code
Hours
When
Prerequisite
Details
FMSC1203
2
Year one, First semester
None
This course introduces the fundamental principles of biology, including cell structure and function, metabolism, genetics, reproduction, and the classification of living organisms. It provides the biological foundation necessary for subsequent courses in medical laboratory sciences, particularly microbiology, physiology, and molecular biology.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
FMSC1201
2
Year one, First semester
None
This course introduces students to the vocabulary of medicine, focusing on word roots, prefixes, and suffixes used to describe anatomy, physiology, diseases, and clinical procedures. Students develop the ability to accurately interpret and use medical terms encountered in clinical laboratory reports, patient records, and scientific literature.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
FMSC1102
1
Year one, First semester
None
This course introduces students to the fundamental ethical principles and professional codes of conduct governing the health professions, with emphasis on the medical laboratory sciences. It covers moral reasoning, patient confidentiality, informed consent, professional responsibility, and the legal framework surrounding clinical practice, preparing students to make sound ethical decisions in real-world healthcare settings.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
FMSC1204
2
Year one, First semester
None
The Social Psychology course will provide scientific knowledge about how people think, act, and are influenced by others. The student will apply scientific theories in this field to understand human behavior. They will learn about behavior and attitudes, social beliefs, cultural influences, conformity and obedience, self-knowledge, peer influence, aggression, altruism, prejudice and discrimination, stress and health, and interpersonal and social relationships.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
FMSC1305
3
Year one, Second semester
None
This course provides a systematic study of human body structure and function, covering the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Students gain foundational anatomical and physiological knowledge essential for interpreting laboratory findings in the context of human health and disease.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
FMSC2306
3
Year two, First semester
This course continues the systematic study of human body structure and function, covering the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Students build on foundational anatomical knowledge to understand physiological processes relevant to clinical laboratory diagnostics.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
FMSC3207
2
Year three, First semester
This course introduces statistical concepts and methods applied to health and biomedical data, including descriptive statistics, probability, hypothesis testing, and correlation. Students develop skills in analyzing and interpreting data relevant to laboratory research and clinical studies.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
FMSC3208
2
Year three, Second semester
This course introduces the principles of epidemiology, including disease distribution, causation, and study design. Students learn to calculate and interpret measures of disease frequency and association, and apply epidemiological reasoning to public health and laboratory contexts.
Type
College Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
Course
Code
Hours
When
Prerequisite
Details
MSCN1202
2
Year one, First semester
None
The Biochemistry course will provide nursing students with an understanding of the structure, properties, and biological functions of the chemical components of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. They will learn about metabolic pathways and regulatory processes occurring in biological systems, levels of control within and between metabolic pathways, principles and mechanisms of enzyme action, and control mechanisms regulating enzymatic reactions. Furthermore, carbohydrate metabolic pathways and their regulatory processes, metabolic pathways, and regulatory processes occurring in biological systems will be discussed.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
MSCN1201
2
Year one, First semester
None
The course is designed to illustrate to nursing students the history and development of the nursing profession and the healthcare system in Palestine. The course introduces basic nursing skills and concepts, identifies several health concepts and how they change, and how to integrate health concepts into nursing. Health and illness are not absolute states; there are fluctuations in human health status. It encourages students to commit to helping people prevent disease, restore their health, and maintain it. The student will learn how to communicate, establish, and enhance therapeutic relationships between nursing and the patient.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
MSCN1305
3
Year one, Second semester
This course provides nursing students with an overview of the history of microbiology and its relationship to the development of microbial structures (eukaryotic and prokaryotic microorganisms). It explains the classification of bacteria, bacterial growth (batch cultures, continuous cultures, synchronous growth), as well as microbial growth and nutrition in bacteria, the relationship of microorganisms to humans and their resistance, antibodies, the interaction between antibodies and antigens, antibiotics, classification of bacteria and their clinical significance to humans, methods of sterilization and disinfection, and the role of microbes in chemicals and food.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
MSCN1206
2
Year one, Second semester
The Fundamentals of Nutrition course aims to introduce nursing students to nutrition concepts and provide them with the necessary knowledge that will positively influence their appropriate food choices and modify their eating behavior. Students will acquire required knowledge about nutrients, including digestion, absorption, metabolism, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, negative interactions between dietary habits and drugs, determining nutritional needs for individuals and families across different age groups, discussing health behaviors related to nutrition, and therapeutic nutritional interventions in pathological conditions such as (obesity, respiratory diseases, digestive system diseases, liver diseases, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases, and cancer).
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
MSCN1303
3
Year one, Second semester
This course introduces nursing concepts that support future clinical practice. The principles include focusing on the nursing process; familiarity with its components will facilitate their use in skills and nursing care plans. It covers performing basic client needs, providing comfort, assisting with activities of daily living, environmental concerns, helping patients maintain a comfortable position and assisting with transferring, maintaining hygiene and sterilization techniques, infection control, assisting with hospital admission, transferring, and referral to specialized health centers, performing registration and documentation, attending to patient's personal hygiene, measuring and correctly documenting vital signs in the patient's file, managing the patient's feeling of pain, and meeting the patient's oxygen needs.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
MSCN1104
1
Year one, Second semester
This course introduces classic nursing principles that underpin future clinical practice. Principles include nursing process focus and familiarity with its components will reinforce its use in the skills and nursing care plans throughout the text. Performing basic client needs, comfort measures, assistance with daily living activities, environmental concerns, positioning and transporting, asepsis and sterile technique, hygiene, and use of the nursing process with particular emphasis on the intervention component. The laboratory will afford practical experience applying the principles and skills taught in the theory portion. Highlighting essential education points for nurses to communicate with clients and their families.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
MSCN2211
2
Year two, First semester
This course introduces the foundations of safe and effective pharmacotherapy and the role of the nurse in health promotion, disease prevention, and management. Students will discuss an introduction to pharmacology, an overview of the nursing process, an introduction to drug action: the interaction of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, drug administration: central nervous system drugs, autonomic nervous system drugs, cardiovascular drugs, respiratory drugs, and gastrointestinal pharmacology.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
MSCN2307
3
Year two, First semester
The course aims to help nursing students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to assess the needs of adult patients and learn nursing interventions to provide a safe healthcare unit that improves ventilation within patient rooms and provides oxygen according to patient needs. The student will be able to provide care for those unable to move, assist in changing the patient's position, transferring them for treatment elsewhere, wound care, inserting a tube into the gastrointestinal tract as required, caring for the urinary and intestinal systems, managing oral, topical, inhaled, and injectable medications, emergency interventions, and care for terminally ill, dying, or deceased patients. Students will gain the ability to think critically and make decisions to guide safe, specialized, and skilled nursing practices.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
MSCN2309
3
Year two, First semester
This course is designed for nursing students to acquire skills based on theoretical knowledge and demonstrate basic nursing care procedures for patient care. It provides students with a suitable environment to apply knowledge and practice nursing skills accurately and safely in adult medical and surgical wards. The student will achieve competencies while considering comprehensive human needs during practice, integrating basic care concepts, critical thinking, decision-making, and professional commitment. They will be trained on all types of clinical care, attending to patient bed arrangement and personal hygiene, maintaining the cleanliness of the healthcare unit, performing wound dressing changes, preparing the patient for surgery, administering medications orally, by inhalation, topically, or by injection, inserting a nasogastric tube, inserting a urinary catheter, administering enemas, and dealing with cases of impending death or death.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
MSCN2310
3
Year two, First semester
The course will provide nursing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct a comprehensive physical assessment in acute care settings or primary care centers. It includes training in history-taking and assessment skills, discussing normal assessment findings, and addressing deviations from normal. It covers documenting normal and abnormal findings and correctly entering them into the patient's file. The assessment includes all parts of the body.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
MSCN2108
1
Year two, First semester
This course will equip nursing students with skills based on theoretical knowledge and demonstrate basic nursing care procedures for patient care. It will provide students with a suitable environment to apply knowledge and practice nursing skills accurately and safely in the nursing lab. The student will achieve competencies while considering comprehensive human needs during practice, integrating basic care concepts, critical thinking, decision-making, and professional commitment. They will be trained on wound dressing changes, preparing the patient for surgery, administering medications orally, by inhalation, topically, or by injection, inserting a nasogastric tube, inserting a urinary catheter, administering enemas, and dealing with cases of impending death or death.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
MSCN2216
2
Year two, Second semester
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of pharmacology and safety issues related to pharmacotherapy for nursing students. Nursing students will learn about endocrine system drugs, drugs for eye and ear disorders, and genitourinary system drugs. Furthermore, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and dermatological drugs will be discussed.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
MSCN2312
3
Year two, Second semester
The course introduces nursing students to the nursing process in adult disease care. The student will learn about fluid and electrolyte imbalances, the upper and lower respiratory system, the digestive system, and disorders related to the biliary tract. It reviews the anatomy of the affected organs, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and medical and surgical management for each disease. Additionally, it covers nursing management and care plans for these diseases.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
MSCN2314
3
Year two, Second semester
This course introduces nursing students to the fundamentals of human pathophysiology. The student will understand pathophysiological changes, how disease processes manifest, progression in the body, and primary and secondary effects. This course focuses on the pathological factors affecting the disease process. The scientific approach will further the understanding of disease mechanisms and help students integrate critical thinking skills into their future practical applications.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
MSCN2215
2
Year two, Second semester
None
This course discusses human development from the prenatal period through adulthood. Theories and facts underlying current thinking and research are examined, and the processes and influences affecting the developing person are explored. Emphasis is placed on the biological, social, emotional, and intellectual aspects at various developmental stages, with an emphasis on individual application as well.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
MSCN2313
3
Year two, Second semester
None
This course provides nursing students with clinical experiences related to the care of patients with acute or chronic illnesses. Students will learn basic clinical nursing skills to meet these patients' physiological, psychological, and social needs and maintain patient safety. They will develop clinical decision-making, critical thinking, communication skills, psychomotor skills, and learning strategies to keep up with current literature and integrate knowledge from theory to practice.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
MSCN3319
3
Year three, First semester
Application of problem-solving approaches and critical thinking and use of the nursing process to promote, protect, and maintain the health of a healthy child at different developmental levels (from newborn to adolescent), considering the role of the family. Emphasis is placed on concepts of growth, development, health, and the role of the pediatric nurse. The student will explore legal and ethical issues related to children's healthcare.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
MSCN3320
3
Year three, First semester
This course introduces students to healthcare facilities such as maternal and child health centers, pediatric intensive care units, and medical/surgical wards, enabling the student to achieve a comprehensive approach to nursing care for children, newborns, adolescents, and families. The student will apply concepts of primary prevention, health promotion, and rehabilitation. They will integrate their knowledge of growth and development and research findings, and will effectively identify ethical and legal problems, aiding in decision-making and problem-solving.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
MSCN3318
3
Year three, First semester
This course provides nursing students with clinical experiences related to the care of patients with acute or chronic illnesses. It covers basic clinical nursing skills to meet these patients' physiological, psychological, and social needs and maintain patient safety. Students will be exposed to new learning opportunities using modern technology and develop decision-making, critical thinking, and clinical skills necessary to provide complex medical and surgical care. A variety of healthcare procedures will be used to enhance student skills and experiences.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
MSCN3317
3
Year three, First semester
The course is designed to discuss the nursing process and its application in the care of adult diseases related to the cardiovascular system, renal system, musculoskeletal system, nervous system, sensory system, eye and vision, and reproductive disorders. After a brief review of the anatomy of the affected organ, the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, medical and surgical management for each disease, and nursing care plan management are discussed.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
MSCN3323
3
Year three, Second semester
The intensive clinical training course aims to apply the skills and knowledge acquired through the nursing program and master these skills through critical thinking and problem-solving methods. The student will be prepared, ready, and qualified for their future role as a registered nurse with a nursing license. It includes training in respiratory care methods and management of mechanical ventilation, shock and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, emergency nursing care, burn injuries, and cancer. It covers tumors, blood disorders, endocrine diseases, liver disorders, diabetes, rheumatic disorders, skin diseases, and infectious diseases, in addition to nursing management and nursing care plans for these diseases.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
MSCN3325
3
Year three, Second semester
The course is designed to enhance theoretical knowledge by providing nursing care for women in normal and abnormal conditions during the maternity period, as well as mastering the application of the nursing process to ensure high-quality care during the reproductive period. It emphasizes the use of problem-solving techniques to manage physical, emotional, social, and ethical issues in reproductive health. It also considers the immediate assessment of newborns, women, and gynecological conditions at different stages of their lives.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
MSCN3324
3
Year three, Second semester
The course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive and applied understanding of maternal health during pregnancy. It also provides the knowledge and skills required in maternal health, newborn biology, social sciences, and behavioral sciences. The student will be able to provide nursing services to mothers. It addresses the needs of obstetrics and gynecology, provides nursing services throughout all stages of pregnancy to childbirth, and discusses diseases that may affect women, especially during pregnancy or postpartum, as well as prevention methods and health awareness required during pregnancy and childbirth.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
MSCN3322
3
Year three, Second semester
The course is designed to teach nursing students and utilize the nursing process in the care of adult diseases related to acid-base balance and disorders, blood gas disorders, respiratory care methods and management of mechanical ventilation, shock and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, emergency nursing care, burn injuries, and cancer. It covers tumors, blood disorders, endocrine diseases, liver disorders, diabetes, rheumatic disorders, skin diseases, and infectious diseases. After a brief review of the anatomy of the affected organ, the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and medical and surgical management for each condition are discussed, in addition to nursing management and nursing care plans for these diseases.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year three, Second semester
Prerequisite
MSCN4229
2
Year four, First semester
This course is designed to provide students with information related to elderly care – discussing theories and concepts of aging, physiological, psychological, and social changes in the elderly, and problems associated with this process. Appropriate nursing interventions and legal and ethical aspects of nursing care for the elderly will also be discussed.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
MSCN4230
2
Year four, First semester
This course provides sufficient information on elderly care – applying theories and concepts of aging, dealing with physiological, psychosocial changes, and problems associated with this process. Appropriate nursing interventions and ethical and legal aspects of nursing care for the elderly are also practiced.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
MSCN4328
3
Year four, First semester
None
The course will help nursing students develop managerial knowledge and leadership skills prior to graduation. Students will learn the necessary application in dealing with management practice issues in the constantly changing healthcare management landscape – and it will work on developing students' critical thinking through this course.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
None
MSCN4331
3
Year four, First semester
This course is designed for nursing students to acquire teaching and learning experiences that help them appreciate the importance of research in advancing the nursing profession and improving patient care. The student will learn the basic concepts of nursing research and its purposes and receive an overview of the research steps. This course covers writing research proposals and helps students acquire analytical ability to critically evaluate research reports and use research findings in practice.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
MSCN4327
3
Year four, First semester
None
This course is designed to enable nursing students to manage the skills required to meet the ever-changing needs of healthcare. You will find yourself working with unlicensed assistive personnel, patients, families, and groups of healthcare providers from various disciplines and educational levels. This course guides students on how to reduce costs, increase revenues, and provide safe care with high quality.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, First semester
Prerequisite
None
MSCN4233
2
Year four, Second semester
This course presents theoretical perspectives for mental and psychological health nursing in mental health facilities, focusing on concepts of communication with self and the group, and defining the roles of nurses with clients and institutions where mental health is practiced. Furthermore, the course focuses on helping students acquire skills in communicating with mentally ill patients, using therapeutic methods in interaction, interviewing, and patient assessment, as well as working with the psychological team in various treatment methods. It prepares the student to work with acute and chronic cases as well as inpatients inside or outside the hospital. Moreover, it will allow nursing students to apply theoretical study and knowledge in mental and psychiatric training facilities.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
MSCN4334
3
Year four, Second semester
The course is designed to orient nursing students to the specialties and principles of nursing in the local community, to acquire a broad perspective of community health nursing at the three levels of care, namely the individual, family, and community. Emphasis will be placed on the health status and healthcare needs of the Palestinian population to develop health promotion and disease prevention strategies. Furthermore, students will have opportunities for comprehensive practice in various nursing care and community health facilities in primary care and school health departments, under academic supervision, in order to enhance the current health of the Palestinian community.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
MSCN4237
2
Year four, Second semester
None
The course equips nursing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. It will explore the foundations of healthcare quality and the science behind patient safety and quality improvement, design and select effective healthcare measures, and enable the student to analyze patient safety problems and processes using tools such as human factors analysis and apply them systematically.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
MSCN4335
3
Year four, Second semester
The course is designed to build students' capacity to perform a complete research project. It will enable students to study the literature and collect data for the graduation project in nursing under the supervision of a faculty member. The course focuses on directed readings to study nursing literature, enables students to prepare a research introduction, and conduct discussions covering current nursing topics of interest. It enables them to plan, design, build, and manage the graduation project. A specialized committee will discuss and evaluate the research project presented by a group of up to four students after the project is ready for discussion.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
MSCN4232
2
Year four, Second semester
This course introduces students to basic concepts in the field of psychiatric and mental health nursing. It provides students with a knowledge base to apply selected nursing care for psychological disorders in clients throughout their lifespan and in various settings. Continuous therapeutic communication, sociocultural dimensions, pharmacology, advocacy for client rights, and ethical standards are explored. Psychotherapy and integrative health therapies enable nursing students to utilize the nursing process and explore mental health nursing care for various psychological disorders such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, major depression, and other disorders.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
MSCN4236
2
Year four, Second semester
The course will build students' abilities to perform a complete research project. You will study the literature and data collection for the graduation project in a nursing specialty under the supervision of one of the faculty members. The course covers directed readings in the literature of nursing, an introduction to research methods, and discussions dealing with nursing topics of current interest—planning, design, construction, and management of a nursing project. A Committee will discuss and assess the research project material submitted by a group of up to four students.
Type
Major Requirement
When
Year four, Second semester
Prerequisite
Course
Code
Hours
When
Prerequisite
Details
MSCN3221
2
Year three, First semester
None
This course will enable students to develop basic teaching and learning skills. The student will explore teaching and learning strategies to help nursing students identify their clients' learning needs, prepare a health education plan for them, and focus on the assessment, planning, development, and evaluation of a health education program applied to healthy individuals and patients, families, groups, and the community to improve their health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. They will learn the importance of empowering patients through education to increase patient capacity and encourage positive health-related behavioral changes.
Type
Elective Requirement
When
Year three, First semester
Prerequisite
None
MSCN4226
2
Year four, First semester
The course is designed to introduce students to the practice of writing for academic purposes. It aims to develop students' skills in essay writing and research writing, including conducting research, note-taking, paraphrasing, summarizing, direct quotation, and using the APA style. The course will cover skills in composing a piece of writing, essay structure, paragraph structure, maintaining coherence, paragraph unity, sentence structure, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling.