COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
(Formerly College of Pharmacy and Nursing)

 

 SCHOOL OF NURSING

 

MISION

The mission of the School of Nursing is to educate students through programs of international standards and equip them with values, knowledge and life skills required of professional nurses in clinical nursing practice, education, research, management, and leadership roles that will meet the unique health needs of people in the Sultanate of Oman and throughout the world.

  

VISION

The School of Nursing aspires to be a center of excellence in nursing education in the Sultanate of Oman that will produce graduates equipped with a spectrum of knowledge, skills and attitudes of professional nurses in clinical nursing practice, education, research, management, and leadership roles.

 

CORE VALUES

The School of Nursing, CHS embraces the following core values and principles of the University:

1. Academic Excellence

Promote academic excellence through the establishment of an innovative and resourceful academic institution serving, preserving and advancing the nation's heritage, identity and values via the use of high quality and affordable education programs, and research with accomplished faculty and staff to produce well-educated, highly skilled and ethical graduates.

2. Leadership through Research and Innovation

Leadership through the development of research and innovation in order to contribute to the advancement and progress of the Sultanate of Oman in particular, and humankind in general, the production, acquisition, and enhancement of knowledge and facilities a culture of sustainability and research, the enrichment of research capacity, scientific networking and ethical awareness.

3. Quality Management 

Develop an administrative and managerial culture of integrated quality management. Encourage the practice of self-assessment among faculty and staff in order to advance their efficacy. Achieve continuous improvement through critical thinking, effective stewardship and deployment of resources, and an outcome-based approach.

4. Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development

Commitment to sustain the continuous development of the University. The University will sustain growth by maintaining innovative ideas, concepts and approaches that enhance university resources. Contributions to the university's growth and advancement will be achieved through partnerships, collaborations, consultancies, voluntary services, efficient linkage with private, public and civil sectors, as well as, innovative means to support students financially. This noble goal will be fulfilled by the establishment of a resourceful, non-profit entrepreneurial academic institution

 

OBJECTIVES:

1. Able to function within the social and cultural context of the Sultanate of Oman.

2. Able to function, both in the hospital settings and in the community.

3. Able to be active collaborators and participants in the health care team.

4. Able to meet the needs of an increasingly affluent and knowledgeable consumers.

5. Able to adapt to the profession’s emerging roles.

6. Equipped with the skills for life-long learning.

7. Equipped with the skills for scientific discovery and research.

 

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

1. Possess knowledge of the natural, social and behavioral sciences needed in the practice of nursing. (BSN, DN)

2. Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication skills in the care of clients, families and communities. (BSN, DN)

3. Deliver safe and holistic care to individuals, families and community using critical thinking and the nursing process. (BSN, DN)

4. Practice nursing according to legal and ethical principles within the context of the Sultanate of Oman. (BSN, DN)

5. Collaborate effectively for shared decision making with members of the health care team. (BSN, DN)

6. Engage in lifelong learning to keep up to date with new national and global developments in nursing and health. (BSN, DN)

7. Exhibit skills for scientific discovery, research and evidence based nursing practice. (BSN)

8. Practice beginning leadership and management skills in various health care situations. (BSN)

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