B.Sc.

in Nursing - 2013
Major University
Program Components Elective Requirement
1% 8%
Course Type CRD
University Requirement (UR) 11
College Requirement (CR) 25
College
Major Support Requirement (MSR) 24 Requirement
19%
Major Requirement (MR)* 73
Major
Major Elective (ME)1 2 Requirement
54% Major
Total Credit (CRD) 135 Support
99 actual clinical Requirement
Clinical Training 18%
hours

* Including Clinical Training.

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Student should select one course from the Major Elective (ME) List.

Teaching Language: English

Detailed Study Plan

Year 1 - Semester 1

Course Course Hours Course Pre Major

Course Title
Code Crdt Lec Lab Clinical Type requisite GPA

ENG 114 English for the Profession I 4 3 2 0 CR ------ No

LFS 118 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 3 2 0 CR ------ No

SBS 136 Psychology 3 3 0 0 MSR ------ No

NUR 118 Introduction to the Nursing Profession 4 3 2 0 MR ------ Yes

ARAB 110 Arabic Language Skills 3 3 0 0 UR ------ No

Year 1 - Semester 2

Course Course Hours Course Pre Major

Course Title
Code Type requisite GPA
Crdt Lec Lab Clinical

ENG 124 English for the Professions II 4 3 2 0 CR ENG 114 No

LFS 128 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 3 2 0 MSR ------ No

Growth and Development throughout
SBS 126 2 2 0 0 MSR ------ No
the life span
NUR 118 &
NUR 128 Health Promotion 6 5 2 0 MR Co-requisite Yes
SBS 126
HRLC 107 Human Rights 2 2 0 0 UR ------ No

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 Year 2 - Semester 3

Course Course Hours Course Pre Major

Course Title
Code Crdt Lec Lab Clinical Type requisite GPA

SBS 116 Sociology 3 3 0 0 MSR ------ No

LFS 217 Microbiology 3 2 2 0 CR ------ No

CGS 222 Biochemistry 4 4 0 0 MSR ------ No

NUR 128 &
NUR 218 Foundations of Nursing I 5 2 2 6 MR LFS 118 & Yes
LFS 128

ISLM 101 Islamic Culture 3 3 0 0 UR ------ No

Year 2 - Semester 4

Course Course Hours Course Pre Major

Course Title
Code Type requisite GPA
Crdt Lec Lab Clinical

LFS 233 Clinical Nutrition 2 2 0 0 MSR ------ No

LFS 118 &

LFS 227 Pathophysiology 4 4 0 0 CR No
LFS 128

NUR 222 Health History and Health Assessment 3 2 2 0 MR NUR 218 Yes

NUR 228 Foundations of Nursing II 5 2 2 6 MR NUR 218 Yes

ELE XXX Major Elective 2 2 0 0 ME ------ No

Year 3 - Semester 5

Course Course Hours Course Pre Major

Course Title
Code Crdt Lec Lab Clinical Type requisite GPA

LFS 118 &

PHA 320 Pharmacology for Nursing 3 3 0 0 MSR No
LFS 128

EDU 320 Teaching and Learning Methodologies 3 3 0 0 MSR ------ No

NUR 222 &
NUR 228 &
NUR 318 Adult Health I 7 3 2 9 MR LFS 227 & Yes
Co-requisite
PHA 320
SBS 116 &
SBS 136 &
NUR 222 &
NUR 317 Mental Health 4 2 0 6 MR NUR 228 &
Yes
Co-requisite
PHA 320

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 Year 3 - Semester 6

Course Course Hours Course Pre Major

Course Title
Code Crdt Lec Lab Clinical Type requisite GPA

EPD 310 Epidemiology and Biostatistics 3 3 0 0 CR ------ No

NUR 222 &
NUR 228 &
NUR 328 Adult Health II 7 3 2 9 MR Yes
LFS 227 &
(Co- HA 320)
NUR 318 &
NUR 326 Care of the Older Adults 2 1 0 3 MR PHA 320 &
Yes
NUR 222 &
Women's Health and Newborn Health
NUR 327 4 2 0 6 MR NUR 228 & Yes
Care (Co-PHA 320)

Year 4 - Semester 7

Course Course Hours Course Pre Major

Course Title
Code Crdt Lec Lab Clinical Type requisite GPA
NUR 318 &
NUR 328 &
NUR 411 Infant, Child, and Adolescent Care 5 2 0 9 MR NUR 327 &
Yes
SBS 126
NUR 317 &
Family and Community Health Nursing NUR 326 &
NUR 415 5 2 0 9 MR Yes
Care NUR 327 &
NUR 328
NUR 326 &
NUR 327 &
NUR 412 Nursing Research 3 2 2 0 CR NUR 328 & Yes
EPD 310 &
NUR 317
NUR 317 &
NUR 326 &
NUR 413 Health and Professional Issues 2 2 0 0 MR NUR 327 &
Yes
NUR 328
Modern History of Bahrain and
HIST 122 3 3 0 0 UR ------ No
Citizenship

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 Year 4 - Semester 8

Course Course Hours Course Pre Major

Course Title
Code Crdt Lec Lab Clinical Type requisite GPA
NUR 411 &
NUR 415 &
NUR 420 Nursing Management 3 2 0 3 MR Yes
NUR 412 &
NUR 413
NUR 411 &
NUR 415 &
NUR 412 &
NUR 425* Integrative Practicum 11 0 0 33 MR NUR 413 & Yes
Co-requisite
NUR 420
Pass BLS

*NUR 425: Basic Life support (BLS) certificate should be obtained before the students enrolled in the course.
Student who fail in NUR 420 is not eligible to be enrolled in NUR 425.

Major Elective Courses

Course Course Hours Course Pre Major

Course Title
Code Crdt Lec Lab Clinical Type requisite GPA

ELE 210 Transcultural Nursing 2 2 0 0 ME ------ No

ELE 211 Counseling 2 2 0 0 ME ------ No

ELE 212 Evidence Base Practice 2 2 0 0 ME ------ No

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Course Description
Course Code: LFS 128 Course Title: Human Anatomy and Physiology II
The Human Anatomy and Physiology II course will help you explore the close relationship between the structure and
functions of the urinary, and reproductive systems, as well as understand the control and coordination of body
functions by the nervous and endocrine systems. It will provide an insight into electrolyte and acid-base balance,
pregnancy, and growth and development. It will provide you with the knowledge needed for understanding the
Pathophysiology and nursing courses.

Course Code: SBS 116 Course Title: Sociology

You will acquire the basic sociological concepts that are useful in understanding the features of the larger society to
which you belong. You will be able to discover how societal conditions control people's life.

Course Code: SBS 126 Course Title: Growth and Development throughout the life span
You will discover the important milestones and patterns of growth and development of the individual from
conception to death. You will explore various theories related to the role of heredity and environment in
determining the overall physical, emotional, psychosocial, cognitive and moral development as well as that of the
self and gender.

Course Code: SBS 136 Course Title: Psychology

This introductory course will familiarize you with a range of approaches and concepts in contemporary psychology.
Throughout this course, you will explore how psychology equips you to provide holistic nursing care to your clients.

Course Code: CGS 222 Course Title: Biochemistry

You will be introduced to the principles of biochemistry and their relevance to the clinical field. You will acquire the
knowledge of the major metabolic pathways and their clinical significance, and explore the role of these pathways
and their contribution in maintaining homeostasis.

Course Code: EDU 320 Course Title: Teaching and Learning Methodologies
This course helps you explore the environmental elements that influence the teaching-learning process. It also
equips you with the skills required to deliver effective teaching based on the systems approach in Education.

Course Code: ELE 210 Course Title: Transcultural Nursing

You will discover specific Transcultural nursing concepts, principles and strategies to help you in making nursing
decisions. In addition, you will assess culture care differences and similarities among cultures to provide culturally
congruent and competent nursing care. You will also learn to use nursing theory to discover and guide nursing care
practices and living contexts.

Course Code: ELE 211 Course Title: Counseling

You will be introduced to the basic concepts, skills and self-awareness required for understanding, interviewing and
interacting with individuals in need of counseling. This course also facilitates the use of therapeutic communication
techniques, self-awareness, counseling and its process , therapeutic relationship and ethical issues in crisis
situations. It further empowers you to acquire effectiveness to manage self and provide professional and holistic
care to clients.

Course Code: ELE 212 Course Title: Evidence Based Practice

You will be introduced to the basic skills of Evidence based Practice process by formulating question, searching
evidence, knowing research studies and concept of hierarchies of evidence. You will develop critical appraisal skills
through practical exercises in evaluating the evidence.

Course Code: LFS 233 Course Title: Clinical Nutrition

You will be introduced to the impact of nutrition on health. You will learn to use nutritional tools to evaluate the
adequacy of a diet based on individual needs. General concepts of diet modification in various diseases and special
conditions are discussed to help you to select /suggest suitable foods for patients with special needs.

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Course Code: PHA 320 Course Title: Pharmacology for Nursing
This course will introduce you to the pharmacology of various drug classes acting on different body systems. You will
also explore various aspects of drugs, how to effectively apply them and educate patients on their use for maximum
safety and efficacy.

Course Code: NUR 118 Course Title: Introduction to the Nursing Profession
Introduction to nursing course is designed to introduce you to the profession. You will be oriented to the national
and international code of nursing conducts. Also you will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, which
will be integrated throughout nursing courses.

Course Code: NUR 128 Course Title: Health promotion

This course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and attitude for health promotion and health care delivery
systems in Bahrain. You will also learn and apply the health promotion models to promote, maintain and restore
health.

Course Code: NUR 218 Course Title: Foundations of Nursing I

This course will expose you to the nursing practice. You will be able to create a safe and comfortable environment
for the clients and health care providers. You will practice and master relevant nursing and communication skills in
meeting Activity of Daily Livings (ADLs), and monitor vital signs with utilization of the nursing process.

Course Code: NUR 222 Course Title: History Taking and Health Assessment
You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to use an integrated approach in history-taking and a
systematic examination of an adult client. You will also be able to identify and deal with deviations from normal
health conditions in various clinical situations. You will be exposed to cultural deviations and respect client’s privacy
and confidentiality while performing these skills.

Course Code: NUR 228 Course Title: Foundations of Nursing II

This course will continue to equip you with the knowledge, skills and attitude for the fundamentals of nursing
practice. Using the framework of nursing process, this course helps you to administer medications prescribed safely,
provide patients undergoing surgery with perioperative care and assist patients through the process of loss and
grief.

Course Code: NUR 317 Course Title: Mental Health

You will be introduced to the mental health nursing concepts, which will help you to provide care for mentally ill
clients in acute and chronic settings. You will be equipped with the essential skills to provide comprehensive nursing
care in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of mentally ill clients.

Course Code: NUR 318 Course Title: Adult Health I

You will be introduced to the common medical / surgical problems of adult clients with cancer and conditions of
respiratory, cardiovascular, neurology, integumentary and sensor neural systems. You will develop skills to provide
comprehensive nursing care to adult in medical/ surgical wards including critical care areas. The nursing process will
be used as a framework to promote, maintain, and restore the health of clients and their families.

Course Code: NUR 326 Course Title: Care of the Older Adults
You will be introduced to the issues central to caring for older adults and their highly specialized needs. You will also
acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes that enable you to provide optimum nursing care for an elderly client.

Course Code: NUR 327 Course Title: Women's Health and Newborn Health Care
You will be introduced to the concepts related to provision of nursing care for childbearing families during the ante-
partum, intra-partum, post-partum and Newborn periods. You will also use nursing process to provide care to
women with selected gynecological problems.

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Course Code: NUR 328 Course Title: Adult Health II
You will be introduced to the common medical / surgical problems of adult clients in Gastro intestinal,
Metabolic/endocrine, Urinary, Immunological and Musculoskeletal systems. You will develop skills to provide
comprehensive nursing care to adult clients in medical/surgical wards including special areas. The nursing process
will be used as a framework to promote, maintain, and restore the health of clients and their families.

Course Code: NUR 411 Course Title: Infant, Child, and Adolescent Care
You will be introduced to the common pediatric medical/surgical problems in Bahrain. You will also develop skills to
provide comprehensive nursing care to infant, child and adolescent in medical/surgical and critical care areas. The
nursing process will be used as a framework to promote, maintain and restore the health of pediatric clients and
their families.

Course Code: NUR 412 Course Title: Nursing Research

You will be introduced to the research process related to the field of nursing . You will also develop the skills to
critique a quantitative research study. You will further design a quantitative research proposal with emphasis on its
applicability to nursing research.

Course Code: NUR 413 Course Title: Health and Professional Issues
You will be introduced to the major healthcare, legal, professional and ethical issues facing the nursing profession.
You will also debate the ethical dilemmas and their impact on the nursing practice in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Course Code: NUR 415 Course Title: Family and Community Health Nursing
This course will require you to assess family and community health. You will apply your knowledge and skills to
promote, maintain and restore health for the individual, family and community. You will analyze the effects of
development on the population and deliver care for vulnerable groups and individuals with non-communicable
diseases.

Course Code: NUR 420 Course Title: Nursing Management

This course is designed to provide you with knowledge of leadership and management theories. You will utilize
quality principles in providing and managing competent and safe nursing care in diverse clinical settings. You will
also work closely with mid-level managers to identify clinical problems and apply critical thinking in decision-making.

Course Code: NUR 425 Course Title: Integrative Practicum

This course will provide you with opportunities to work in the medical/surgical wards under the mentorship of a
registered nurse. This will allow you to gain ‘hands on’ experience in your clinical practice with emphasis on
providing professionally ethical, holistic and safe care for clients. You will also be expected to deliver health
education and demonstrate leadership skills.

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College Requirement Courses Descriptions
Course Code: ENG 114 Course Title: English for the Professions1
English for the Professions – Level 1 is an intermediate level course that will expand and build your English language
competencies and communicative abilities acquired at the Orientation English level of the Foundation Semester.
This course will also further develop your language skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing with emphasis on
the language needs of healthcare professionals. This integrated-skills approach will enable you to succeed in your
academic performance, and enhance your ability to communicate effectively in multi-cultural encounters within an
English speaking community.

Course Code: ENG 124 Course Title: English for the Professions II
English for the Professions – Level 2 will reinforce your language skills and equip you with higher level language skills
of critical reading, inferential comprehension and analytical report writing. You will also be trained to write and
present a research essay using APA guidelines.

Course Code: LFS 118 Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology I

This course will provide you with an in depth understanding of the structure and function of the human body with
emphasis placed on the following body systems: the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic,
digestive and respiratory systems. It will provide you with the basic knowledge needed for understanding of the
Pathophysiology course.

Course Code: LFS 117 Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology for MLS
This course will provide you with an in depth understanding of the structure and function of the human body with
emphasis placed on the following body systems : the Endocrine, Urinary, water and electrolyte, Acid Base balance ,
Reproductive, Blood, lymphatic, digestive and respiratory systems. It will provide you with the basic knowledge
needed for understanding of the Pathophysiology course

Course Code: LFS 217 Course Title: Microbiology

You will be introduced to the basic concepts of microbiology with special emphasis on microbial ecology,
epidemiology and pathogenesis of infectious diseases. As health care professionals, you will be equipped to apply
the concepts of microbial growth control in preventing the spread of infections in your daily life and in your
professional field.

Course Code: LFS 227 Course Title: Pathophysiology

In this course you will understand the basic pathophysiology of disease processes, their clinical manifestations,
complications, diagnostic findings and management. You will also acquire knowledge to provide better disease
management and apply critical thinking and analytical methods of inquiry regarding the disease processes.

Course Code: LFS 317 Course Title: Pathophysiology

In this course you will understand the basic pathophysiology of disease processes, their clinical manifestations,
complications, and diagnostic findings. You will also acquire knowledge to provide better disease management and
apply critical thinking and analytical methods of inquiry regarding the disease processes.

Course Code: SBS 320 Course Title: Research Methods

You will be introduced to the research process dealing with necessary methodology, types of research, sampling and
data collection. The major aim of this course is to enable the student to develop the basic knowledge and skills.
Further, this knowledge and skills will be applied by developing a research proposal.

Course Code: EPD 310 Course Title: Epidemiology and Biostatistics

The course introduces you to the statistical techniques that are used to collect and analyze data. It also guides you
through the fundamentals of SPSS and is structured to provide effective training in data entry and simple data
analysis.

Course Code: CGS 211 Course Title: Biostatistics

The course introduces you to the statistical techniques that are used to collect and analyze data and reach decision
about a large body of data by examining only a small part of data.

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University Requirements Courses Descriptions

Course Code: ARAB 110 Course Title: Arabic Language Skills

This course focuses on basic Arabic skills including form, function, and meaning. It also helps the student to
appreciate and understand structures and approach them from a critical point of view, through various genres in
literature.

Course Code: HIST 122 Course Title: Modern History of Bahrain and Citizenship
Spatial identity of Bahrain: Brief history of Bahrain until the 18th century; the historical roots of the formation of the
national identity of Bahrain since the 18th century; the modern state and evolution of constitutional life in Bahrain;
the Arabic and Islamic dimensions of the identity of Bahrain; the core values of Bahrain’s society and citizenship
rights (legal, political, civil and economic); duties; responsibilities and community participation; economic change
and development in Bahrain; Bahrain’s Gulf, Arab and international relations.

Course Code: HRLC 107 Course Title: Human Rights

This course deals with the principles of human rights in terms of the definition of human rights, scope, sources with
a focus on the International Bill of Human Rights; The Charter of the United Nations; Universal Declaration of Human
Rights; The International Covenant on Economics, Social and Culture rights; Convention against Torture and other
Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment; Mechanics and the Constitutional Protection of Rights and
Public Freedoms in Kingdom of Bahrain.

Course Code: ISLM 101 Course Title: Islamic Culture

An introduction to the general outline and principles of Islamic culture, its general characteristics, its relationships
with other cultures, general principles of Islam in beliefs, worship, legislation and ethics.