Program Name: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (NRS)

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Program Name: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (NRS) Qualification Level :Bachelor ( level 6 )

Department: Main Campus

Department of Nursing (Male) - Sakaka City Department of Nursing (Female) - Sakaka City

Qurayyat City;

Department of Nursing (Male) – Qurayyat Department of Nursing ( Female ) – Qurayyat Colleges:

1- Applied Medical Sciences – Sakaka

2- Applied Medical Sciences – Qurayyat

Institution: Jouf University

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Content

A. Program Identification and General Information ... 3

B. Mission, Goals, and Learning Outcomes ... 4

C. Curriculum ... 9

D. Student Admission and Support: ... 17

E. Teaching and Administrative Staff ... 18

F. Learning Resources, Facilities, and Equipment ... 20

G. Program Management and Regulations ... 21

H. Program Quality Assurance ... 24

I. Specification Approval Data ... 29

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3 A. Program Identification and General Information

1. Program Main Location:

Department of Nursing (Male) - Sakaka City Department of Nursing (Female) - Sakaka City

2. Branches Offering the Program:

Qurayyat City;

Department of Nursing (Male) – Qurayyat Department of Nursing ( Female ) – Qurayyat 3. Reasons for Establishing the Program:

(Economic, social, cultural, and Technological reasons, and national needs and development, etc.)

Economic:

 Shortage of professional Saudi nurses who hold a bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

 To meet the demands of the healthcare industry for qualified nursing professionals who can take responsibilities of administrative roles in nursing.

National policy developments:

 In parallel with the goals of the National Transformation Program 2020 and Vision 2030 to improve the quality of healthcare services both preventive and therapeutic.

 Pave the way for postgraduate study in nursing specialties.

Social and cultural reasons:

 Improve the quality of healthcare provided to the community by providing qualified registered nurses to the healthcare workforce.

 Achieve the national vision by increasing the Saudi nursing work-force (Saudization).

4. Total Credit Hours for Completing the Program: (132 Credits Hours) 132 credit hours

Mini 12 credit hours/semester Max 18 credit hours/semester 5. Professional Occupations/Jobs:

1. Nurse specialist 2. Teaching assistant

6. Major Tracks/Pathways (if any):

Major track/pathway Credit hours (For each track)

Professional Occupations/Jobs (For each track)

1. General Nursing 132 credit

hours

1. Nurse specialist 2.Teaching Assistant

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7. Intermediate Exit Points/Awarded Degree (if any): Not Applicable

Intermediate exit points/awarded degree Credit hours 1.

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4 B. Mission, Goals, and Learning Outcomes

1. Program Mission:

Prepare competent nurses who are able to provide Evidence Based healthcare services, and conduct scientific research tailored to the wider community needs.

2. Program Goals:

1. Meet the demands of the healthcare industry for qualified and accredited professional nursing competencies, who can take responsibilities and make decisions.

2. Integrate advanced theoretical, research-based, scientific, and clinical knowledge into clinical practice to provide nursing care to diverse clients

3. Use research findings from nursing and other disciplines as a basis for clinical decision-making to improve practice and to formulate health policy.

4. Provide culturally competent health care providers to provide care for all persons regardless of race, sex,, age, socioeconomic status, culture, health care beliefs, and religion.

5. Evaluate the health of local community through health education and community collaboration

6. Recognize the bachelor of nursing program as one of the top 200 international nursing programs on QS World University Rankings

3. Relationship between Program Mission and Goals and the Mission and Goals of the Institution/College.

Jouf University Mission

College of Applied Medical Sciences Mission Nursing Program Mission Providing

Distinguished Education and Research Outcomes to Develop the Community.

Preparing and qualifying cadres capable of competing in applied medical specialties through the provision of academic and educational programs of high quality and conducting specialized scientific researches that conform to values and norms which meet with the developmental and health-care needs of society

Prepare competent nurses who are able to provide Evidence Based healthcare services, and conduct scientific research tailored to the wider community needs.

Alignment All of Jouf University, Applied Medical Sciences and Bachelor of Nursing Program are compatible in achieving the same mission of high education institution (Distinguished Education and Research Outcomes to Develop the Community)

Goals of Jouf University

Goals of College of Applied Medical Sciences

Goals of Bachelor of science in Nursing Program

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 To be among top 200 universities worldwide.

 To contribute effectively in building knowledge economy

 Providing an academic and administrative environment that is motivated for acquiring Medical scientific knowledge.

 Preparation of qualified health-cadres capable to keep up-to-date with scientific and modern medical developments.

 Providing the facilities for conducting and publishing applied medical researches that contributes to scientific progress.

 Recruiting the distinguished and

competencies staff in education and scientific research.

 Contribute effectively in community service and development.

1. Meet the demands of the healthcare industry for qualified nursing professionals who can take responsibilities and make decisions.

2. Integrate advanced theoretical, research- based, scientific, and clinical knowledge into clinical practice to provide nursing care to diverse clients

3. Use research findings from nursing and other disciplines as a basis for clinical decision-making to improve practice and to formulate health policy.

4. Provide culturally competent health care providers to provide care for all persons regardless of race, sex,, age, socioeconomic status, culture, health care beliefs, and religion.

5. Evaluate the health of local community through health education and community collaboration

6. Recognize the bachelor of nursing program as one of the top 200 international nursing programs on QS World University Rankings

4. Graduate Attributes:

Jouf University Graduate Attributes: Nursing Graduate Attributes:

1. The ability to remember the knowledge, and to develop a wide range of skills that

The Program prepares graduates to:

1. Demonstrate sound knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to practice as a professional nurse in the local community.

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they have learned and continuity to increase it.

2. Demonstrate of a comprehensive, coordinated and systematic set of

knowledge in a specific field of study, and theories and principles related to that field.

3. The ability to research complex problems and find innovative solutions under a limited amount of guidance, using insights from their field of study, and from other related fields.

4.The ability to research complex problems and find innovative solutions under a limited amount of

guidance, using insights from their field of study, and from other related fields

5.The ability to lead, and the willingness to fully cooperate with others on joint

projects and initiatives

6.Integrated field of knowledge and skills is required for effective practice in the required professional field

1.1 Demonstrate the use of critical thinking in decision-making.

1.2 Provide nursing care to individuals at with different health problems in a multi Healthcare facility.

1.3 Participate actively tertiary prevention of illness among

individuals, families, and communities.

1.4 Integrate knowledge of biological, Biochemistry, physical, and humanistic science to meet the biopsychosocial needs of individuals.

1.5 Demonstrate the professional standard of ethical and legal issues when dealing with patients, clients, and health care professionals.

1.6 Use patient care therapeutic communication systems to facilitate safe, efficient, and effective nursing practice.

2. Apply competent Nursing care to individuals, families and the wider community at various settings

2.1 Utilize Evidence Based Practice into nursing care of patients

2.2 Develop leadership skills and strategies to promote effective management and delivery of quality nursing care.

2.3 Participate in planning,

implementing, and evaluating health education activities for individuals, families, and communities.

3. Encourage graduates for self-learning, continues education and postgraduate study.

3.1 evaluate responsibility and

accountability for professional growth as a learner, clinician, and leader.

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3.2 Participate in research groups that support the profession of nursing.

4. Prepare graduates for external nursing competency examination or national licensure exam.

4.1 Assume responsibility for being-up- to-date with the latest trends and issues related to nursing profession.

5. Pave the way for postgraduate study in nursing specialties.

5.1 Possess the understanding of research process for further study and evidence- based practice.

Also the program Graduate Attributes are aligned with Saudi national nursing professional framework, the program design program goals to achieve the national nursing professional framework. As below figure

Professionalism

Patient Centered Care

Evidace Based Practice and

Research

Leadership and Management Quality and

Safety Mangament Health Education

and Promotion

Saudi Professional Framework

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5.Program learning Outcomes* Knowledge and Understanding

K1 Demonstrates understanding of nursing theories, concepts and principles that underpins nursing practice.

K2 Describe physiological, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural factors to care for individuals, families, groups and communities.

Skills

S1 Apply critical thinking and evidence-based clinical judgment to provide safe and quality nursing practice across all levels of care.

S2 Conduct scientific research and other scholarly activities through critiquing, analyzing, interpreting and disseminating of research findings.

S3 Manipulate various assessment and therapeutic medical equipment to conduct nursing assessments, planning and initiate timely interventions.

S4 Implement essential nursing procedures safely to various gender and age groups from different cultural background at healthcare settings

S5 Communicate within a multidisciplinary teamwork using a range of patient care technology, information system and collaboration activities to support safe nursing practice.

S6 Utilize current and evolving technologies and information systems to support safe delivery of nursing practice and improve patient outcomes

Values

V1 Adhere to principles of safety, ethics, rules and regulations of nursing practice and quality nursing care at various healthcare settings.

V2 Demonstrate leadership, professional autonomy, accountability, commitment and collaboration to enhance nursing care and self-development (lifelong learning).

* Add a table for each track and exit Point (if any)

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9 C. Curriculum

1. Curriculum Structure

Program Structure Required/

Elective No. of courses Credit

Hours Percentage

Institution Requirements Required 12 37 28.2%

Elective 3 6 4.5%

College Requirements Required 2 6 4.57

Elective 0 0 0%

Program Requirements Required 22 77 58.3%

Elective 3 6 4.5%

Capstone Course/Project 0 0 0%

Field Experience/ Internship 1 0 0%

Others 43 132 100%

Total 12 37

* Add a table for each track (if any)

3. Program Study Plan

Level Course

Code Course Title Required or Elective

Pre-Requisite

Courses

Credit Hours

Type of requirements

(Institution, College or Department)

Following the completion of Secondary School (Scientific Stream), Students will take the preparatory Year (Foundation) at the Deanship of Preparatory Year (Health Science Stream).

Students who complete the Preparatory Year with a Grade Point Average of 3 out of 5 or higher will be eligible for continuing study in the 3^rd level of the Bachelor of Nursing Program

Prepara tory year Level

1

ENGL0

01 English Language (1) R ---

6 EDU10

1 University Life Skills R ---

2 CHM1

03 Chemistry R ---

3

CIS101 Computer Skills R --- 3

Prepara tory year Level

2

ENGL0

02 English Language (2) R ENGL001 6

BIO10

3 Biology R --- 3

PHS

103 Medical Physics R --- 3

MTH

103 Biostatistics R --- 3

Level 3

ANA22

1 Anatomy R --- 3 C

NRS21 1

Biochemistry for

Nursing R --- 3 D

NRS22 1

Fundamentals of

Nursing (1) R ANA221 Co-

requisite 4 D

NRS23 1

Human Growth and

Development R --- 2 D

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Pre-Requisite

Courses

Compulsory (Uni.) R --- 2 U

Level 4

PHYS2

11 Physiology R

ANA221 Pre- requisite or Co-

requisite

3 C

NRS21 2

Microbiology for

Nursing R --- 3 D

NRS22 2

Fundamentals of

Nursing (2) R

NRS221 Pre- requisite or Co-

requisite

4 D

NRS22

3 Health Assessment R

PHYS211 Pre- requisite or Co-

requisite

4 D

NRS24 1

Epidemiology for

Nursing R NRS221 2 D

Level 5

NRS31

1

Pathophysiology for

Nursing R

PHYS211 Pre- requisite or Co-

requisite

2 D

ANPH 350

Pharmacology for

Nursing R PHYS211 3 D

NRS32

1 Adult Nursing (1) R

requisite

5 D

NRS33

1 Maternity Nursing R

requisite

5 D

Level 6

NRS32

2 Adult Nursing (2) R

requisite

5 D

NRS33

2 Pediatric Nursing R

requisite

4 D

NRS34 1

Mental Health

Nursing R

requisite

4 D

Elective (Dept.) E --- 2 D

Elective (Uni.) (group

1) E --- 2 U

Level 7

NRS45 1

Essentials of Nursing

Research R --- 2 D

NRS42

1 Emergency Nursing R NRS322 5 D

NRS44 1

Community Health

Nursing R NRS321 4 D

NRS41

1 Nutrition for Nursing R NRS322 2 D

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Pre-Requisite

Courses

1) E --- 2 U

Level 8

NRS42

2 Critical Care Nursing R NRS322 5 D

NRS42 3

Evidence-Based

Nursing Practice R

requisite

3 D

NRS45

2 Nursing Management R NRS322 4 D

NRS45

3 Nursing Ethics R --- 2 D

2) E --- 2 U

University Compulsory Courses (8) Credit Hours

University Elective Courses (6) Credit Hours

SN Course

Number

Course

Code Course Name

Hours

Pre-requisite Theoreti

cal Practical _Exercises^Training/

Accredited Courses in Islamic Studies:

1. 1 ISL106 Medical Jurisprudence 2 0 0 2 ---

2. 2 ISL107 Professional Ethics 2 0 0 2 ---

Courses in Arabic Language:

3. 3 ARB100 Arabic Language Skills 2 0 0 2 ---

4. 4 ARB102 Writing Skills 2 0 0 2 ARB100

SN Course

Number

Course

Code Course Name

Hours

Pre-requisite Theoreti

cal Practical _Exercises^Training/

Accredited Group (1): Courses in Islamic Studies

The students choose two courses from the group below:

5. 1 ISL105 Human Rights 2 0 0 2 ---

6. 2 ISL108 Contemporary Issues 2 0 0 2 ---

7. 3 ISL109 The Role of Women in

Development 2 0 0 2 ---

Group (2): Courses in Education/ Business Administration The students choose one course from the group below:

8. 1 EDU102 Volunteer Work 2 0 0 2 ---

9. 2 BUS101 Entrepreneurship 2 0 0 2 ---

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12 Department Elective Courses (6) Hours

* Include additional levels if needed

** Add a table for each track (if any)

3. Course Specifications

Insert hyperlink for all course specifications using NCAAA template https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16CoJmCRpE-

E8a5ylCj_5xcJOdAUzuGah?usp=sharing

SN Course Number

Course

Code Course Name

Hours

Pre-requisite Theor

etical Practical _Exercises^Training/

Accredited

10. 1 NRS424 Palliative care 2 0 0 2 NRS322

11. 2 NRS333 Reproductive health 2 0 0 2 NRS331

12. 3 NRS342 Psychology for nursing 2 0 0 2 ---

13. 4 NRS343 Geriatric Nursing 2 0 0 2 NRS321

14. 5 NRS442 Infection Control 2 0 0 2 ---

15. 6 NRS351 Therapeutic communication skills 2 0 0 2 ---

16. 7 NRS454 Nursing Informatics 2 0 0 2 ---

17. 8 NRS455 Teaching Principles in Nursing 2 0 0 2 NRS222

18. 9 NRS425 Contemporary Issues in Nursing 2 0 0 2 ---

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4. Program learning Outcomes Mapping Matrix

Align the program learning outcomes with program courses, according to the following desired levels of performance (I = Introduced P = Practiced M = Mastered)

Course code

& No.

Program Learning Outcomes Knowledge and

understanding

Skills

Values

K1 K2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 V1 V2

ENGL001 Î Î Î

EDU101 Î Î Î

CHM103 Î Î Î

CIS101 Î Î Î

ENGL002 ^I ^I

BIO103 ^I ^I

PHS 103 ^I ^I

MTH 103 ^I ^I

ANA 221 Î Î Î Î

NRS211 Î Î Î

NRS221 Î Î Î Î

NRS231 Î Î Î

PHYS 221 ^P ^P ^P

NRS212 ^P ^P ^P ^P

NRS222 ^P ^P ^P ^P

NRS223 ^P ^P ^P ^P

NRS241 ^P ^P ^P

NRS311 ^P ^P ^P

ANPH 350 ^P ^P ^P ^P

NRS321 ^P ^P ^P ^P

NRS331 ^P ^P ^P ^P

NRS322 ^P ^P ^P ^P

NRS332 ^P ^P ^P ^P

NRS341 ^P ^P ^P ^P

NRS451 ^M ^M ^M

NRS421 ^M ^M ^M ^M

NRS441 ^M ^M ^M ^M

NRS411 ^M ^M ^M

NRS422 ^M ^M ^M ^M

NRS423 ^M ^M ^M

NRS452 ^M ^M ^M ^M

NRS453 ^M ^M ^M

NRS424* ^M ^M ^M

NRS333* ^M ^M ^M

NRS342* ^P ^P ^P

NRS343* ^M ^M ^M

NRS442* ^P ^P ^P

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Course code

& No.

Program Learning Outcomes Knowledge and

understanding

Skills

Values

K1 K2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 V1 V2

NRS351* ^P ^P ^P

NRS454* ^M ^M ^M

NRS455* ^M ^M ^M

NRS425* ^M ^M ^M

*Elective Department course

5. Teaching and learning strategies to achieve program learning outcomes

Describe policies, teaching and learning strategies, learning experience, and learning activities, including curricular and extra-curricular activities, to achieve the program learning outcomes.

Policies of teaching are listed in the students' guidebook; these policies were derived from the Saudi regulation for higher education institutions.

All of teaching strategies are used according to target ILO and all of teaching strategies are used regarding international teaching strategies.

The program strategies include:

Strategies Domain

 Interactive lectures

 Class activities

 Audiovisual Materials

 Inquiry-Based Instruction Knowledge and Understanding

K1 Demonstrates understanding of nursing theories, concepts and principles that underpins nursing practice.

K2 Describe physiological, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural factors to care for individuals, families, groups and communities.

Skills

 Class Discussion

 Seminars

 Brain Storming Sessions

 Nursing Care Plans

 Role Playing

 Self-learning Activities

 Skills Demonstration

 Clinical skills Rehearsing

 Simulation Learning System

 Virtual Clinical Learning

 Checklists

 Debriefings

 Case Assignments

 Problem Solving Skills

S3 Manipulate various assessment and therapeutic medical equipment to conduct nursing assessments,

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 Clinical Placements

 Mentoring

 Elaboration planning and initiate timely

interventions.

S4 Implement essential nursing procedures safely to various gender and age groups from different cultural background at healthcare settings S5 Communicate within a

multidisciplinary teamwork using a range of patient care technology, information system and collaboration activities to support safe nursing practice.

 Reflective Learning

 Collaborative Learning

 Feedback

 Elaboration

 Case Assignments

 Clinical Placements

 Simulation Learning System

 Virtual Clinical Learning

 Role Playing

 Class Discussion

 Nursing Care Plans Values

V2 Demonstrate leadership, professional autonomy,

accountability, commitment and collaboration to enhance nursing care and self-development (lifelong learning).

6. Assessment Methods for program learning outcomes.

Describe assessment methods (Direct and Indirect) that can be used to measure achievement of program learning outcomes in every domain of learning.

Direct methods: for three domains

Indirect Methods Direct Assessment

Methods Domain

 Survey of stakeholders’

evaluation of the program

 Students’ experience evaluation

 Students’ evaluation of the program

 Exit Exam

 Theory paper exams

 Quizzes

 Online discussion forums Knowledge and

Understanding K1 Demonstrates understanding of nursing theories, concepts and principles that underpins nursing practice.

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 Saudi Nursing License Exam (SNLE)

 Program ILOs Measurement K2 Describe

physiological, psychosocial,

spiritual and cultural factors to care for individuals, families, groups and

communities.

Skills

 Theory paper exams

 Quizzes

 Class participation

 Seminar Evaluation

 Assignments

 Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE)

 Structured Oral Exam (SOE)

 Portfolio Assessment

 Checklists

 Ongoing Assessment Skills

S3 Manipulate various assessment and therapeutic medical equipment to conduct nursing assessments,

planning and initiate timely interventions.

S4 Implement essential nursing procedures safely to various gender and age groups from different cultural background at healthcare settings S5 Communicate within a

multidisciplinary teamwork using a range of patient care technology,

information system

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and collaboration activities to support safe nursing practice.

 Clinical Exam

 Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE)

 Portfolio

 Ongoing Assessment

 Seminar Evaluation

 Assignments

 Class Participation Values

V2 Demonstrate leadership, professional autonomy, accountability, commitment and collaboration to enhance nursing care and self-

development (lifelong learning).

Assessment methods, which include the formative assessment tools, which give students direct feedback about academic performance and achievement.

D. Student Admission and Support:

1. Student Admission Requirements

1. The applicant must submit an application of enrollment to the Deanship of Admission and Registration (electronic application process apply). Deadlines are announced in each academic year.

2. This program is currently offered to Saudi citizens only, free of charge.

3. Must meet character and health requirements to attend medical colleges.

4. The applicant should have completed a Secondary School (Scientific Stream) followed by completion of the Preparatory Year (Foundation) at the Deanship of Preparatory Year (Health Science Stream).

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5. Students who complete the Preparatory Year with a Grade Point Average of 3 out of 5or higher will be eligible into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

2. Guidance and Orientation Programs for New Students

College instituted orientation for incoming students to ease the transition into college and program. New student's orientation is a way for students to meet other students, become familiar with campus services. This orientation program gives the new students a chance for getting more information about the program, goals and objectives for their studying. Also the orientation program reinforces the new students to discuss their concerns with program administrators and graduated students

3. Student Counseling Services

(academic, career, psychological and social )

Each student has a faculty adviser for academic purposes and registration of courses. Students may receive advice and guidance on course selection suited to their personal circumstances.

2. Office and student counseling hours are scheduled for each course and announced for students on week1 of the semester.

3. Students are encouraged to refer to the Study and Examination policy available at the Deanship of Admission and Registration and can be accessed online for reference of all academic affairs related to their study.

4. The college has an advisory board committee concerned with specific circumstances of students that may include academic, personal and psychosocial issues

4. Special Support

(low achievers, disabled, gifted and talented)

1. There is no Disabled students.

2. Regarding low achiever, the academic advisor fellow and control their academic progress, also the college has an advisory board committee concerned with specific circumstances of students that may include academic, personal and psychosocial issues.

3. Regarding gifted and talented,advisory board committee concerned with rewarding and reinforcing the gifted and talented students.

E. Teaching and Administrative Staff

1. Needed Teaching and Administrative Staff

Academic Rank

Specialty Special

Require ments / Skills ( if

any )

Required Numbers

General Specific M F T

Professors Nursing

Adult health nursing Emergency nursing Critical nursing Maternity and child nursing

Administration and education

8 10 18

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Academic Rank

Specialty Special

Require ments / Skills ( if

any )

Required Numbers

General Specific M F T

Mental and community nursing

Associate

8 10 18

Assistant

20 24 44

Lecturers Nursing

20 24 44

Teaching

Assistants Nursing - 30 40 75

Technicians and Laboratory

Assistants

Nursing - 12 12 24

Administrative and Supportive

Staff

Administration 12 12 24

Others ( specify ) NA

2. Professional Development

2.1 Orientation of New Teaching Staff

Describe briefly the process used for orientation of new, visiting and part-time teaching staff

Faculty staff orientation program, including briefing about Program specification, program objectives, learning outcomes, teaching strategies, assessment methods and format, mechanism used for course and program evaluation, rules and regulations.

2.2 Professional Development for Teaching Staff

Describe briefly the plan and arrangements for academic and professional development of teaching staff (e.g., teaching & learning strategies, learning outcomes assessment, professional development, etc.)

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Improvement of skills in teaching and student assessment?

- Determine needs of Faculty members by using faculty members survey, student course evaluation survey, review course specification and report

- Plan for workshops about teaching and student assessment methods and strategies according to their needs.

Other professional development including knowledge of research?

- Include research participation in faculty member evaluation

- Workshops offered by Deanship of Quality and Development about research fund and publications

- Research partnership with other colleges, institutions or research centers

F. Learning Resources, Facilities, and Equipment

1. Learning Resources.

Mechanism for providing and quality assurance of learning resources (textbooks, references and other resource materials, including electronic and web-based resources, etc.)

Based on annual courses review and recommendations. The department chair prepares a list of educational resources, which will be submitted to the Library Committee. That includes the required textbooks, electronic resources, audiovisual materials and laboratory supply and equipment.

The processes followed by faculty and teaching staff for planning and acquisition resources for library, laboratories and classrooms are as follow:

1. At the end of each semester, the faculty staff submits the course report to the department chair that may suggest the need for additional educational resources.

2. Annual inventory report is generated to count the available textbooks and number of copies in the department and main library.

3. Laboratory supervisors prepare an inventory report to count and determine status of available supplies, equipment and consumables in laboratories.

4. The academic affairs committee prepares a list of expected number of student for each course is prepared to estimate the quantity of needed resources.

5. Library committee or laboratory committee will discuss and report needed resources to the department chair, who will discuss the requirements at the college council level, and follows it up with the university officials following the method of supply requisition.

2. Facilities and Equipment

(Library, laboratories, medical facilities, classrooms, etc.).

Based on annual courses review and recommendations. The department chair prepares a list of educational resources, which will be submitted to the Library Committee. That includes the required textbooks, electronic resources, audiovisual materials and laboratory supply and equipment.

The processes followed by faculty and teaching staff for planning and acquisition resources for library, laboratories and classrooms are as follow:

1. At the end of each semester, the faculty staff submits the course report to the department chair that may suggest the need for additional educational resources.

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2. Annual inventory report is generated to count the available textbooks and number of copies in the department and main library.

3. Laboratory supervisors prepare an inventory report to count and determine status of available supplies, equipment and consumables in laboratories.

4. The academic affairs committee prepares a list of expected number of student for each course is prepared to estimate the quantity of needed resources.

5. Library committee or laboratory committee will discuss and report needed resources to the department chair, who will discuss the requirements at the college council level, and follows it up with the university officials following the method of supply requisition.

3. Arrangements to Maintain a Healthy and Safe Environment (According to the nature of the program )

In conjunction with the University Safety Office the program develop and implement specific occupational safety and health working practice especially in labs and clinical training sites, for this, there is a lab safety manual, and orientation for the students who attend the clinical sites like hospital about the safety policies in the clinical sites, also there orientation for the students about some vaccination program before attending in hospitals.

The occupational health during clinical training through application of safety measurement in labs and hospital which were clarified in field experience specification

G. Program Management and Regulations

1. Program Management 1.1 Program Structure

(including boards councils, units, committees, etc.)

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1.2 Stakeholders Involvement

Describe the representation and involvement of stakeholders in the program planning and development.

(students, professional bodies, scientific societies, alumni, employers, etc.)

The mission, vision, goals and objectives of program was designed in discussion with students,

professional bodies, scientific societies, alumni, employers.

Also, at end of each year there is an employer and stakeholder survey about the program graduated students, to get feedback about program ILOs, effectiveness of teaching strategies and assessment methods.

Advisory committee was established as part of collaboration with stakeholders and academic experts, to improve the quality of program, this committee review and discuss the academic achievement, prognosis and obstacles.

2. Program Regulations

Provide a list of related program regulations, including their link to online version: admission, study and exams, recruitment, appeals and complaint regulations, etc.)

Attendance.

The Bachelor of Nursing Program is 132 Credit hours consisting of 8 Levels / Semesters followed by 48 weeks of Internship field training program (refer to the Curriculum Study Plan Table above).

Students are expected to finish the 132 credit hours of the program within 8 semesters (4 years) when following the level credit hours load as suggested in the study plan. The following credit hours load apply to regular students.

Minimum credit hours load per semester: 12 Maximum credit hours load per semester: 18 Maximum credit hours load in final semester: 24

Minimum 132 credit hours Program Duration: 8 Semesters Internship Program: 48 Weeks( 5 days/week)

b. Attendance: All courses described in Curriculum Study Plan Table are required with attendance level of no less than 75% in both theoretical and clinical parts of the courses.

c. Graduation Requirements: Successful Completion of the required credit hours of the program and successful completion of the Internship program.

H. Program Quality Assurance

1. Program Quality Assurance System

Provide online link to quality assurance manual

 All branches coordinators are involved in Parallel program committee to act as supervisory academic committee for all program branches

 The occupational health during clinical training through application of safety measurement in labs and hospital which were clarified in field experience specification

 Independent reviewer (Arar university ) for students works

 The courses offered in other departments were aligned with the program intended learning outcomes, including University and College requirement courses.

 The course specifications of these courses were prepared in consultation with the program chair / coordinator.

 Internal auditing of the theses courses was conducted by Nursing academics

 Consultations with teaching academics are conducted to ensure timely delivery of course content and exam coordination.

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 The delivery of lectures is within the College of Medical Sciences for college requirement courses.

 Applying of grading system of blackboard to provide a feedback for students regarding their academic achievement

Review of course reports and students' surveys by the Nursing Quality Assurance committee by the end of every semester. Recommendations are submitted to the Department chair for review of courses.

2. Program Quality Monitoring Procedures

1. All branches coordinators are involved in Parallel program committee to act as supervisory academic committee for all program branches

2. The occupational health during clinical training through application of safety

measurement in labs and hospital which were clarified in field experience specification 3. Independent reviewer (Arar university ) for students works

4. 2.Advisory committee of program which included the stakeholders and employers, this committee is involved in planning and feedback of program

5. Survey responses from the students about completeness of the program "Program Evaluation".

6. Program specification

7. Courses specifications aligned with mission and goals of the program 8. Course report for each course at end of semester

9. Annually program report

10. Survey responses from the students about their experience "Student Experience"

11. Survey responses from student about strength and weakness of the education process.

12. Survey of graduates from the program using a standard form distributed six months after graduation

13. Focus group discussion with randomly selected groups of graduates.

14. Overall students’ evaluation of courses.

15. Comprehensive exit exam for expected graduating students (evaluating learning outcomes test).

These surveys are conducted electronically via students' portals under the supervision of the Statistics Committee within the faculty of Applied Medical Sciences. These surveys aim to assess current student and graduates' evaluation and experience of the program. The committee prepares reports to the department chair, vice-dean for academic affairs and the dean of the college.

3. Arrangements to Monitor Quality of Courses Taught by other Departments.

1) Course specification for all courses which taught by other depts.

2) Course report for each course at end of semester for all courses which taught by other depts.

3) Visits for department which taught courses

Follow the course specification and course report to discuss the strengths and weakness points, also follow the academic achievement of students and reviewing the student evaluation for the course.

4. Arrangements Used to Ensure the Consistency between Main Campus and Branches

(including male and female sections)

1. All branches coordinators are involved in Parallel program committee to act as supervisory academic committee for all program branches

2. 2.Advisory committee of program which included the stakeholders and employers, this committee is involved in planning and feedback of program

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3. Merged course report for all branches 4. Merged program report for all branches 5. Merged KPIs report for all branches 6. Merged correction plan for all branches

7. Also, According the department administrative chart, the department council is

responsible for reviewing and mentoring the education process, the department council consists of both females and males branches, also the course coordinator is responsible for following the teaching process in all branches, as well as, all branches coordinators are involved in Parallel program committee to act as supervisory academic committee for all program branches

5. Arrangements to Apply the Institutional Regulations Governing the Educational and Research Partnerships (if any).

Not Applicable

6. Assessment Plan for Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), and Mechanisms of Using its Results in the Development Processes

1. Survey responses from the students about completeness of the program "Program Evaluation".

2. Independent reviewer (Arar university ) for students works 3. Program ILOs measurement at end of semester

4. Measurement of KPIs of ILOs

5. Survey responses from the students about their experience "Student Experience"

6. Survey responses from student about strength and weakness of the education process.

7. Survey of graduates from the program using a standard form distributed six months after graduation

8. Employer and stakeholder evaluation for graduates of program 9. Focus group discussion with randomly selected groups of graduates.

10. Overall students’ evaluation of courses.

11. Comprehensive exit exam for expected graduating students (evaluating learning outcomes

Program Name: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (NRS)