About the Program
The Master’s Program in Adult Health/Critical Care Nursing at Princess Salma College of Nursing is designed to provide students with comprehensive and specialized education, enabling them to understand and analyze the health challenges faced by adults in society and to develop effective strategies for improving healthcare for this important population group.
The program emphasizes a balanced combination of theoretical and practical courses that help students enhance their skills and competencies in areas such as advanced health research, specialized health policy evaluation, and the planning and implementation of critical care programs.
The curriculum covers key topics, including:
1. Assessing the health needs of adults and prioritizing their care.
2. Developing and implementing comprehensive and integrated care programs for adults across various healthcare settings.
3. Analyzing adult health data and applying health statistics to improve care quality.
4. Managing crises and critical health challenges faced by adults.
5. Evaluating the impact of health policies and interventions on care quality.
6. Promoting effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to enhance the patient care experience.
The program provides a stimulating academic and research environment, along with practical training opportunities in various healthcare institutions and care centers. Its academic plan aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as professionals in adult critical care nursing, with a strong focus on developing critical thinking and decision-making abilities in complex healthcare settings.
Vision & Mission
Vision
Leadership and excellence in nursing education, scientific research, and community service at the local, regional, and international levels.
Mission
Providing high-quality programs that enable graduates holding Bachelor’s and postgraduate degrees in nursing to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent nurses capable of delivering distinguished, evidence-based care at the local, regional, and global levels, through learning, teaching, scientific research, practice, and community engagement
Program Objectives
- The Master’s Program in Adult Health/Critical Care Nursing at Princess Salma College of Nursing aims to:
- Prepare specialized and highly competent nursing professionals to assume the roles and responsibilities of clinical nurse specialists in critical care units, with the ability to provide patient care using problem-solving approaches, creative thinking, and evidence-based practice.
- Equip students with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to assess the adequacy of healthcare and the foundations of its delivery, contributing to the improvement of patient care in critical care units.
- Develop nursing professionals capable of conducting research in adult critical care, thereby expanding the scientific knowledge base related to critically ill patients in intensive care settings.
Learning Outcomes
- For the Master’s Program in Adult Health/Critical Care Nursing at Princess Salma College of Nursing, graduates are expected to achieve the following six Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
- Provide advanced, comprehensive nursing care to adult patients in critical care units and their families within the field of specialization.
- Demonstrate competence and professionalism in delivering ethical care to adult patients in critical care units.
- Contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge through research and the application of research findings to enhance nursing care quality for adult critical care patients.
- Act as leaders, mentors, and change agents to advance nursing practice through clinical practice, research, and evidence-based care for adult critical care patients.
- Design and implement innovative solutions in clinical settings to meet the needs of nursing practice, research, education, and leadership.
- Collaborate effectively with healthcare team members to improve the health of individuals, families, groups, and populations within the healthcare system for adult critical care patients.
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Advising Plan
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