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Table of Content
SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY 4
THE COLLEGE OF NURSING 4
ACCREDITATION 6
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 7
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN) PROGRAM 7

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) 7
Admission Requirements 8
Study Plan 9
BSN Course Catalog 11
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (MSN) PROGRAM IN ADULT ACUTE CARE

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Introduction 39
Student Learning Outcomes 39
Admission Requirements 40
General admission requirements of the University 40
Admission requirements of the college/department 40
English language admission requirements 40
Admission requirements for international applicants 40
The Curriculum 40
Study plan with minimum credit requirement 40
Credit transfer 41
Required courses 41
Elective course 41
Thesis 42
Clinical Nurse Specialist Competencies achieved at the end of the program 42
LIST OF FACULTY AND STAFF 55
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC REGULATIONS 11
ACADEMIC ADVISING 11
Course Drop and Add 12
Withdrawal System (W) 12
REGISTRATION 13
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COURSE LOAD 13
ATTENDANCE 14
POSTPONEMENT OF STUDY 14
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY 15
COURSES AND GRADING REGULATIONS 15

COURSE OUTLINES 15
ASSESSMENT OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS 16
PASS MARK 17
REPETITION AND FAILURE OF COURSES 17
GRADES 17
GRADE APPEAL 18
EXAMINATION POLICY 20
GRADUATION REGULATIONS 20
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT 21
STUDENT UNIFORM/ PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE 24
CLINICAL GUIDELINES 24
RESEARCH FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES 51
STUDENTLEADERSHIP & REPRESENTATION 54
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SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY
Sultan Qaboos University is the only public university in Oman situated in the region of
Muscat. It is a dream come true for all Omanis as announced during the 10th Anniversary of
Oman’s National Day in 1980 by the Late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said who envisioned
to render quality education to all. The foundation for construction was laid in 1982. First batch
of students were enrolled in 1986 to the University into 5 Colleges: College of Medicine,
College of Engineering, College of Agriculture, College of Education and College of Science.
The sprawling university campus lies in an area of 544,454 square meters which by itself is a
visual treat to any visitor. The university houses nine colleges, four deanships, twelve research
centers and ten services centers. It also has an affiliated hospital. Academically 159
programmes and 1534 courses are delivered as Bachelors, Post graduate Diploma, Masters,
and Doctorate. Currently the university has employed 6,422 staffs and open the doors of
education to 17,530 students. The University is proud to have attracted faculty and staff from
a variety of cultural backgrounds (65 different countries) which promotes a rich blend of
teaching and research experience.
THE COLLEGE OF NURSING

The College of Nursing is the ninth college at Sultan Qaboos University. Before the College
of Nursing was founded as independent college in 2008, it used to be a Nursing Department in
the College of Medicine and Health Sciences from 2003 until 2007. Currently, the College of
Nursing is offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, a Master of Science in
Nursing (MSN) program in Adult Acute Care, and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
program in Midwifery.
History of the College
2002  Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program was established under the

SQU College of Medicine.
2005  Curricular Review: Introduction of BSN Bridging Program
2007  First Oath Taking Ceremony and Graduation of First Batch of Nurses
2008  The College of Nursing was officially recognized as the ninth college
at Sultan Qaboos University.
2011  First International Nursing Conference on Innovation in Nursing

Education and Practice
 College of Nursing alumni were sent as scholars to the United States.
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2012  The College applied for accreditation under the Accreditation
Commission of Education in Nursing (ACEN).
2013  Further development of research profile of the College
2015  The College started its first Master of Science in Nursing Program in
Adult Acute Care.
2016  The College has continued its legacy as a minaret of excellence in

nursing education in the region.
 The College, through its quality

assurance processes, is committed to
providing quality nursing education in
accordance with international nursing
education standards. The College of
Nursing has an “accreditation” status
from the Accreditation Commission of
Education in Nursing (ACEN). These
efforts have enabled the college to
emerge as the premier institution in
the country and the region for training
nurses at degree level.
 The College was granted the Excellence Award for Distinguished

Academic Institution by the Scientific Society of Arab Nursing
Faculties.
2018  Second International Nursing Conference on Transforming Nursing

Future: Technology, Innovation and Collaboration
 The first cohort of 5 MSN students graduated, the first in Oman.
2020  The College starts its Master of Science in Nursing Midwifery

program.
 The College applies for BSN program reaccreditation and MSN
accreditation from ACEN.
And the journey towards excellence continues...
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SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY and the COLLEGE OF NURSING
Vision and Mission
Core Values
ACCREDITATION
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), our accrediting agency, is
recognized as the accrediting body for all types of nursing education programs by several
national and international organizations. Accreditation is a voluntary self-regulatory process
by which the accreditation bodies recognize educational institutions or programs that have been
found to meet or exceed standards and criteria for educational quality.
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The College of Nursing applied for accreditation from the
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
(ACEN) in 2012. The BSN program underwent a
rigorous review process from ACEN professional staff.
Particularly, they reviewed our faculty academic and
experiential qualifications, the curriculum/program plan
of study, resources to deliver the program, the systemic
plan of evaluation, and related catalogs.
Currently, the College of Nursing is awarded “Accreditation” status for achievement of quality
and excellence in nursing education. We expect to continue to enjoy this status by emphasizing
quality education for our graduates.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN) PROGRAM
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program aims to prepare a multi-skilled entry-level staff
nurse who will competently meet the healthcare needs of the Omani community in all settings
by providing preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative services to members of society.
Similarly, our graduates are also prepared to utilize and support health care research. The
BSN program is offered through two pathways: the direct entry pathway and the bridging
pathway. The bridging pathway provides an opportunity for the Diploma-prepared (associate
degree) nurses in Oman to advance their education to Bachelor’s degree through a two-year
bridging track. Upon successful completion of either option of the program, students receive a
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Since its inception in 2002, the BSN program
has contributed significantly in meeting the health care demands of the Omani society by
preparing competent generalist nurses who are skilled in various areas of professional nursing.
The BSN program was initially accredited by ACEN in 2016.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
It is expected that upon the completion of BSN program, the graduate shall be able to:
1. Integrate knowledge from various courses into nursing

2. Provide ethical nursing care to individuals, families and community
3. Ensure safety in the care of individuals, families and community
4. Adopt evidence based practice in the care of individuals, families and community
5. Demonstrate leadership and team skills in health care.
6. Communicate effectively with patient, family and multidisciplinary health care team
7. Adopt critical thinking in Nursing practice
8. Demonstrate the ability to learn independently
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Admission Requirements
Five entry points are available for persons wishing to enter the BSN regular track program:
1. Holders of General Education/General Education and Islamic Sciences Diploma
In order to be eligible for admission under these terms, a candidate must:
a. Have obtained as minimum of sixty-five percent (65%) grade in 3 out of 4 of the

following subjects: Pure Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
b. Have obtained a minimum of sixty-five percent (65%) in Core English Language
c. Meet all other additional admission requirements set by the university or the
college.
2. Holders of General Certificate of Education- Advanced Level Certificate
In order to be eligible for admission under these terms, the following will apply:
a. Two (2) subjects with minimum of C grade will be considered from Advanced
Level
b. Two (2) subjects with B grade will be considered from the Advanced Subsidiary
Level in the subjects: Pure Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
c. Candidates should meet other admission requirements set by university or college.
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a. Three (3) subjects with a minimum of C grade will be considered Advanced Level
b. One (1) subject with B grade will be considered from the Advanced Subsidiary
Level in the subjects: Pure Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
c. Candidates must meet other admission requirements set by university or college.
3. Holders of International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

a. Have an overall score of 24 out of 45 points
b. Score four (4) points in Pure Mathematics from Higher Level or five (5) points in
Pure Mathematics from Standard Level and
c. Score four (4) points in two (2) subjects from Higher Level or five (5) points in
two (2) subjects from Standard Level in the subjects: Chemistry, Physics and
Biology
d. Meet all other admission requirements set by the university or the college
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4. Holders of Bachelor’s Degrees in Sciences
a. Have obtained a first degree with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average
(CGPA) of 2.5 or its equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning.
b. Undertake the entire program on full time basis but may qualify for some credit
transfer subject to established rules and regulations of the university and the
college.
c. Meet all other admission requirements set by the university or the college.
5. Holders of Diploma’s Degree (Bridging Nursing Students)
a. Applicants should have obtained diploma in nursing from a recognized institution.

b. Minimum GPA of 2.0 in the diploma in nursing.
c. Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in nursing practice
d. Pass the admission-qualifying exam or interview.
e. Pass the English exit exam or 4.5 valid IELTS.
Study Plan
YEAR ONE
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Course Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits
ARAB1060 Arabic Language 2 HIST1010 Oman & Islamic 2
ISLM1010 Civilization, or
Islamic Culture
NURS1035 Foundations of 3 NURS1009 Communication 3
Professional and Group
Nursing Dynamics
NURS1002 Sociology 2 NURS2016 Anatomy and 4
Physiology II with
Lab
NURS1007 Psychology 2 NURS2145 Fundamentals of 3
Nursing
NURS1010 Anatomy and 4 NURS2150 Fundamentals of 3
Physiology I Nursing- Clinical
with Lab
LANC2036 English for 3
Nursing Practice
Total Credits 16 Total Credits 15
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YEAR TWO
SOCY1005 Contemporary 2 NURS2135 Pharmacology II 2
Omani state and
people
NURS2032 Biochemistry 3 NURS2019 Pathophysiology 4
NURS2115 Health 2 NURS2020 Adult Health 3
Assessment Nursing I
NURS2120 Health 2 NURS2021 Adult Health 3
Assessment/ Nursing I- Clinical
Laboratory
NURS2125 Pharmacology I 2 FSHN3300 Nutrition in 2
Wellness and
Illness
NURS1008 Microbiology 3 SQU 0001 University 2
and Immunology Electives # 1
YEAR THREE
NURS3014 Adult Health 3 NURS3150 Mental Health 3
Nursing II Nursing
NURS3015 Adult Health 3 NURS3155 Mental Health 3
Nursing II- Nursing –Clinical
Clinical
NURS4021 Nursing 2 NURS3130 Ethics and 2
Informatics Contemporary
Nursing
NURS3125 Growth and 2 NURS3024 Nursing Research 3
Development
Across Life Span
NURS3160 Biostatistics and 3 NURS3022 Gerontological 2
Epidemiology Nursing
NURS3xxx College Elective 2 SQU 0002 University Elective 2
#1 #2
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YEAR FOUR
NURS3018 Maternal Health 3 NURS4016 Community Health 3
Nursing Nursing
NURS3019 Maternal Health 3 NURS4017 Community Health 3
Nursing - Nursing - Clinical
Clinical
NURS3020 Child Health 3 NURS4150 Essentials of 3
Nursing Critical Care
Nursing
NURS3021 Child Health 3 NURS4155 Essentials of 3
Nursing - Critical Care
Clinical Nursing- Clinical
NURS3xxx College Elective 2 NURS4135 Global and Oman 2
#2 health care
priorities
SEMESTER 9
Course Code Course Title Credits
NURS4024 Graduation Project 1
NURS5110 Nursing Leadership and Management 3
NURS5115 Nursing Leadership and Management- Clinical 2
NURS5120 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice 4
SQU 0003 University Electives #3 2
Total Credits 12
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

The College of Nursing regulations are consistent with Sultan Qaboos University academic
regulations. The university undergraduate academic policies and regulations can be found on
the university web-site under the Deanship of Admission and Registration. However, there are
some specific guidelines in the College of Nursing that support the university regulations.
For further information, please refer to the SQU Undergraduate Academic Regulations, 6th Ed.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
● Students who are enrolled newly in a degree are called as ‘Foundation students’.
● First Interaction of a student with the advisor happens on the Orientation day.
● The Probation coordinator assigns new students to academic advisors.
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● The academic advisor acts as an “informed and interested adult” who can help the
students identify problems and consider alternative solutions and generally guide them
in their decision making.
● Academic advisor orients the advisees about degree plan, academic rules and
regulations.
● The initial process also involves completion of personal details of advisees.
● The academic advisor collects photocopy of student University ID and National Identity
card along with two photographs.
Following points will be discussed by an advisor to the advisee during the orientation program:
● Advisor’s Information – contact number, email and office details.

● Advising System of the College of nursing will be briefed.
● Familiarizes the Study Plan and degree plan to the student.
● Briefs about Foundation Program and Nursing as a major course.
● Introduces Nursing Group and its activities.
● Explains about the Probation System
Student should visit their advisor in the following times
a. Pre-registration: Students will eventually register for courses on-line, but prior to this
they should meet advisor for advice. It is obligatory for students on academic probation
to visit their advisor, but if advisor also needs to see other advisees a request could be
sent to Deanship of Admissions and Registration through ADUGS to block their on-
line access.
b. During the Add Drop (First Week of the semester)
c. Meet once in a semester/ as per need or on call by the advisor.
d. Each visit by the advisee should be recorded in the advisor file with the details of
advices given
Course Drop and Add
The first week of a semester is the allotted time for students who wish to drop or add a course
with no effect to their transcript. After which adding a course is permitted only after approval
of head of department, concerned Assistant Dean and Deanship of Admissions and Research
for students with special circumstances.
Withdrawal System (W)
Second week until tenth week of a semester a student is allowed to drop a course which is
reflected a ‘W’ grade in the transcript against the course dropped. If course dropped after tenth
week it will be graded as ‘F’ on the transcript. For a summer course, a drop of a course will
result in cancellation of summer registration. Summer Course preregistrations are considered
to be official and may be changed only in certain individual circumstances. A maximum of
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four withdrawal of courses is allowed per student during their period of study in University.
Summer semester withdrawals are not counted. Counting of withdrawals begin from regular
semester after foundation program. The third and fourth withdrawals require authorization
from the student’s advisor. A student that withdraws from a course in Spring will not be
allowed to take the course in the immediately following Summer semester unless it is required
for graduation in that semester.
REGISTRATION
Registration is the process by which a student selects courses, according to the approved
student study plan which he/she enrolls in formally. Information regarding the schedule,
location and deadlines of the registration period and timetables will be announced by the
Deanship of Admissions and Registration in advance of the scheduled registration period.
Registration is centralized and online and is administered by the Office of the Deanship of
Admissions and Registration. Two to three weeks before the beginning of each semester, the
dates of online registration for each cohort will be announced through newspaper and e-mail.
Each student is expected to register courses according to the degree plan through the student
information system which is available online.
COURSE LOAD
In regular semesters, a student shall normally register in 4-6 courses (15 credits) concurrently
or a maximum of 6 courses (18 credits) concurrently. The normal load in a summer semester
should be 2 concurrent courses (maximum of 8 credits). A student's course load status will be
extended if the semester GPA on a full course load in the two preceding semesters is not less
than 3.00, or if the cumulative GPA is no less than 3.00. Such a student may take credits in
excess of the normal course load as defined by the study plan of the student. Students on
academic Probation shall be required to reduce their load to a maximum of 12 credits and a
minimum of 9 credits during a regular semester. In regular (Fall and Spring) semesters, students
may register for a minimum of 9 credits unless it is the students’ final semester.
Failure to maintain the minimum number of credits by receiving “FW” or “W” grade during a
semester will result in the cancellation of this semester. For non-graduating students,
registrations with less than 9 credits will lead to the withdrawal of all privileges (financial,
accommodation, dining and transport facilities) that SQU provides to the students during the
semester. In the summer semester a student must register and maintain a course load of 2
courses (5-8 credits) until the end of the semester. A student on probation may not exceed 6
credits. A student in a position to graduate at the end of the summer may be exempted from the
minimum course/credit level. Normally no student may take more than 8 credits in the summer.
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ATTENDANCE
Punctuality and commitment to attend classes is the responsibility of the student. Failure to
attend classes without prior notice or reason will have its consequences. Students will have to
bear full responsibility for their absence. Course Instructors should keep attendance records
and encoded via the SQU Portal. An Absentee Warning Notice will be issued if a student is
absent for:
a) More than 10% of teaching hours that are less than 75 total contact hours.
b) More than 5% of teaching hours that have 75 or more total contact hours.
An Absentee Withdrawal Notice will be issued and the student will be deemed to have
withdrawn from the course with an 'FW' grade if a student is absent for:
a) More than 20% of teaching hours that are less than 75 total contact hours
b) More than 15% of teaching hours that have 75 to 150 total contact hours
c) More than 10% of teaching hours for courses with more than 150 total contact hours.
Absence for Approved (extra-curricular) Activities

a) Absence for extra-curricular activities will only be considered as excused if it is requested
in advance of the proposed absence.
b) Approval for extra-curricular activities requires the approval of both the Dean of Student
Affairs and the Dean of the student’s college.
c) The Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies, in consultation with the student’s academic
advisor and/or course instructors, has the right not to approve the student’s nomination to
participate in any activity inside or outside the Sultanate due to poor academic record or
any other reason at the discretion of the college.
d) Prior approval should be obtained from the Instructors before the event and the student's
College consulted in certain cases.
Absences due to late additions of courses during the Add & Drop period will NOT
count toward the absenteeism limits.
POSTPONEMENT OF STUDY
A student may be allowed to withdraw temporarily from the University by requesting a formal
postponement of study, for one semester renewable for a second semester. Postponement may
be granted upon approval by the Dean of the College in consultation with the Deanship of
Admissions and Registration for reasons of health, family pressures, pregnancy or other
compelling circumstances.
Supporting documentation from authorities such as Student Affairs, the Student Counseling
Centre or the Health Clinic may be required. Extension of postponement beyond two semesters
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may be granted in exceptional circumstances. Postponement is not normally granted during the
first semester. If a student does not return to the University after the approved period, his/her
enrolment shall be withdrawn.
It is the responsibility of the student or their guardian to notify the University of any request
for extension. Subsequent re-admission will be considered on an individual basis. A student
may rejoin the University only at the beginning of a semester under the customary procedures
for registration. When a postponement has been approved, special grades of 'OP' will be entered
and the date of postponement noted on the transcript. Postponement will not be granted merely
to avoid failing grades.
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY
Withdrawal from the University may be initiated by the student as a formal procedure. In some
cases, it may be initiated by the Deanship of Admissions and Registration on behalf of the
student. Under specific circumstances the University may request mandatory withdrawal based
on academic or disciplinary reasons according to the pledges signed by students upon their
initial registration. The academic provisions requiring withdrawal are specified in the
University’s Academic Regulations, Sixth Edition (2019).
The disciplinary provisions are in a document issued by the University (for details, see the
University’s Academic Regulations, Sixth Edition, 2019) and which include:
a) Attempts to disrupt the University’s cultural, literary and other activities.

b) Acts that violate honour, dignity, ethics or religious beliefs.
c) Assault, threat or disrespect against any member of the University community.
Once the student is expelled, he/she may be considered for re-admission subject to certain
conditions.
For further details on academic and registration regulations, please refer to SQU
Undergraduate Academic Regulations, 6th Ed., Section B, pp. 12-25.
COURSES AND GRADING REGULATIONS
COURSE OUTLINES
Each course is identified by a unique alpha numeric code that is designated with a specific
number of credits. Each course shall have a current course outline to be distributed to students
at the beginning of each semester, which includes the following elements:
a) course alphanumeric code, title, contact and credit hours, and calendar description
b) instructor's name, office location and office hours for consultation · course objectives
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c) main topics
d) teaching/learning approaches (e.g. labs, case studies, field work, role-playing etc.)
e) grading scheme (A-F, P/NP etc.)
f) schedule of tests, quizzes, papers, assignments etc and the portion of the total grade each is
worth
g) textbooks, additional references and any other required material
h) any special conditions or requirements (e.g. attendance, travel, penalties for late
assignments etc.).
Where more than one section of a course is taught, the course description and content,
objectives, and grading scheme must be consistent across all sections. Other elements are at
the discretion of the Instructor and Department.
ASSESSMENT OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS
The academic progression of students shall be assessed both formative (within semester) and
summative (end of semester), using a variety of assessments/evaluation methods:
B.1. Ongoing/In-Course Assessment:
Within the semester, the students will be assessed using formatively evaluation for
academic progress using a combination of the following and other innovative objective
evaluation methods:
a) Written in-course assessment tests

b) Log of experiences and procedures
c) End of course unit evaluation tests
d) Clinical or practical or competence evaluations
e) Case Reports, Portfolios and Projects
f) Participation, attitude, behaviour and attendance of class
This ongoing assessment should contribute forty to sixty percent of the total marks.
B.2. End of Course Assessment:
At the completion of each course, students shall be assessed using summative evaluation,
at the end of each semester using a combination of the following evaluation approaches:
a) Written Examination consisting of Multiple-choice questions (MCQs), Short

Answer Questions (SAQs) and Long Answer Questions (LAQs)
b) Practical or Clinical Examination implemented through a variety of methods among
them Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE), Objective Structured
Clinical Examination (OSCE), Bedside/Simulated Clinical Cases as well as Oral
examination done through Question and Answers (Q&A) method.
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The end of course evaluation shall contribute forty to sixty percent of the total marks.
All course material may be covered rather than a portion or partial accumulation as could
be the case in other assessments. Duration of Assessment is up to 3 hours.
The decision to hold a written final examination should be made on a course-by-course

basis with no blanket decision imposed upon all courses in a College. If multiple sections
of a course exist, a course coordinator should ensure that the final is the same for all
sections.
For written final examinations, the following conditions apply:
a) All examinations will be scheduled within the time period designated for examinations
as approved in the University Calendar of Events. No examinations may be scheduled
outside that period except for general University Electives
b) Any students who have more than two examinations in one day or more than three in
two consecutive days may notify their Assistant Dean so that an alternative can be
explored during the registration period. In considering such cases the examination with
the highest enrolment must take priority.
c) Examinations must be scheduled in a secure venue that allows adequate invigilation.
PASS MARK
The pass mark for any course shall be Sixty percent (60%), obtained from simple addition
of the marks scored in in-course (ongoing) assessment, written (theory) examination, and
practical (demonstrations), clinical (wards/laboratory) and oral (viva voce) examinations.
REPETITION AND FAILURE OF COURSES
In relation to repetition and failure of courses, a student shall:
a) Repeat in its entirety any failed course with an F or FW grade.

b) Repeat a passed course only once and any failed courses twice only.
c) Explore other options such as registering in an allowable substitute or changing their degree
major or seeking a transfer if a student has failed a course more than once.
GRADES
Grades with Numeric Value Letters which are symbolized grades shall be used to describe
the achievement level attained within a particular course. A final semester grade shall be
based on continuous assessment throughout the semester as well as a final examination. A
final examination is customary but may not be considered necessary in certain types of
courses. The grades (with numeric value) for undergraduate courses are described as
follows:
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COURSE GRADING SCALE
Letter Numeric Range Description
Grade Value
A 4.0 ≥ 90.0% Exceptional performance
-
A 3.7 87.0 - 89.9
+
B 3.3 83.0 - 86.9
B 3.0 80.0 - 82.9 Very good performance
-
B 2.7 77.0 - 79.9
+
C 2.3 73.0 - 76.9
Satisfactory performance
C 2.0 70.0 - 72.9
-
C 1.7 67.0 - 69.9
+
D 1.3 64.0 - 66.9 Minimally acceptable
D 1.0 60.0 - 63.9 performance
F 0.0 < 60.0 Unacceptable performance
GRADE APPEAL
Students have the right to appeal against grades that they obtain in any course within 30
days from the official announcement of the results. The appeal shall proceed strictly as
follows:
a) There will be an administrative charge of RO 5 (Five Omani Rials) for all appeal cases.
The charged fee will be refundable if the appeal is successful.
b) Grade appeal requests should be submitted to the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies
of the respective course college.
c) The Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies will refer the requests to the
Department/College Examination Committee, as applicable, or to the relevant department’s
HoD who will refer the case to the Department Examination Committee.
d) The HoD or Chair of Department/College Examination Committee will form a “Grade
Appeal Committee”.
e) The concerned instructor will provide all the relevant materials for the Committee to make
a judgment on the case. The student may be invited, if necessary.
f) The Committee should consider errors related to marking, grading, computation or
transcription.
g) The Department Grade Appeal Committee will send its decision to the concerned HoD,
while the College Grade Appeal Committee will send its decision to the College
Examination Committee.
h) The HoD/Chair College Examination Committee will refer the examination appeal
committee’s decision to the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies who will forward it
to the Deanship of A&R in case of change of grade, through the Dean.
i) The Grade Appeal Committee’s decision is final.
j) Student can appeal to the VC against the college's decision.
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A. PROGRESSION STANDARDS
There are two sets of progression standards depending on degree completion. The first set
applies to all non-graduating students and the second set applies to students whose
‘Expected Graduation Year” is in the current academic year.
B. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
The University shall recognize those students who achieve high academic standards in their
programs on a semester basis (minimum of 12 credits in courses with grades of numeric
value) by publishing 2 special lists.
Deans' List is issued at the end of regular semesters (Fall and Spring) for students
achieving the following:
a) with "Distinction", a student must achieve a semester GPA of 3.70 or higher with
no grade below 'B'.
b) with "Honours", a student must achieve a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher with no
grade below 'C'.
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Excellent Students' List in June each year the combined results of the Spring and previous
Fall semester of the academic year are calculated for students who carry a normal load. The
list of those students who have achieved the following:
a) Distinction: Overall GPA between 3.70 and 4.00 with no grade below B, or
b) Honor's First Class: Overall GPA between 3.70 and 4.00 with a grade(s) below B,
or
c) Honor's Second Class: Overall GPA between 3.50 and 4.00 with no grade below C.
The selection criteria are related to, but not identical with those for selecting students who
appear on the Deans' List. The classification for Excellent students should not be confused
with the categories described in Degree Classification that cover a student's entire record
upon graduation.
For further details on courses and grading regulations, please refer to the SQU Undergraduate
Academic Regulations, 6th Ed., Section C, pp.26-54.
EXAMINATION POLICY
A detailed undergraduate assessment policy is available on the university’s website covering
major topics related to examination.
Examination Instructions for Undergraduate Students:
1. Arrive at the exam hall at the mentioned time.

2. Deposit the mobile phones, bags and other reading materials in the designated areas.
3. Carry your ID card which will be cross checked by the Invigilator.
4. Manage the duration of the exam according to the specified time.
5. Begin by writing the name and ID number accurately.
6. No student will be permitted after thirty minutes of commencement of the exam.
7. If you want to leave the exam hall temporarily then will be accompanied by
invigilator.
8. Students will be reminded about the time by the Invigilator.
9. Mobile phones should either be in silent mode or switched off.
10. Noncompliance to the instructions shall be considered as a disciplinary offence.
11. If the students conduct during exam is unacceptable then the invigilator will fill in an
Incident Report and require the student to leave the hall.
12. The breach of examination policy will be further discussed with the Head of the
Examination Unit for further actions.
GRADUATION REGULATIONS
A. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
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In order to qualify for graduation, students shall be required to have:
a) Completed the curriculum requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.00

b) Fulfilled any additional requirements specified by the degree plan.
c) Completed the clearance form from all required university units.
d) Finished all other requirements including clinical log book and graduation project.
B. CLASSIFICATION AND AWARD OF THE BSN DEGREE
Upon successful completion of this study program, the university will issue an Official
Academic Transcript showing the detail of grades obtained by the candidate in the various
courses attended throughout the program. In addition, the successful candidate shall also
be duly issued the Sultan Qaboos University Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
Certificate.
The degree awarded shall be classified based on the Graduation Grade Point Average or
Cumulative Grade Point Average, earned in all the courses in the degree plan as follows:
S# Cumulative Grade Point Average, CGPA, Degree Classification

1 3.75 - 4.00 Distinction with Honors
2 3.30 - 3.74 Distinction
3 2.75 - 3.29 Very Good
4 2.30 - 2.74 Good
5 2.00 - 2.29 Not Classified
For further details on graduation regulations, please refer to SQU Undergraduate Academic
Regulations, 6th Ed., Section D, pp. 56-62.
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
Academic misconduct is any act or attempted act (including assistance or planning to assist
others to carry out such an act) that may result in an unfair advantage in academic related
matters or results in violation of University integrity, policies, procedures, or regulations. It
can take many forms, including but not limited to:
1. Plagiarism: Submitting someone else’s words, works or ideas, in part or whole and
available in the public domain, without appropriate acknowledgement. It includes
but not limited to:
a) Copying and pasting words, sentences, paragraphs, sections, and/or whole
articles from books, journal and any other references of hard or soft sources
b) Using somebody’s idea, theory, analysis, findings, facts, statistics and/or
conclusions
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c) Paraphrasing sentences or paragraphs by rewriting or summarizing it using
one’s own words
d) Use of figures and tables of others
e) Republishing one’s own work
f) Misleading acknowledgement of the work or ideas of others
2. Cheating: An act of acquiring information relevant to the task being assessed by

devious means. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
a) Possessing or having access to any material or device, without authorization,

containing information directly or indirectly related to the subject matter
b) Communicating, giving or receiving assistance related to the task in an
unauthorized manner in a controlled environment
c) Allowing others to see or copy from one’s own work
d) Continuing to perform tasks outside the allowed activity conditions
e) Stealing or having access to material or any part thereof without permission
f) Possessing notes on clothing, body parts or any other material allowed (e.g.
notes, formula lists, graphs, tables and books)
3. Collusion: Facilitating the possession of unauthorized material for an assessment

task
4. Misrepresentation: The act of using information that was previously used wholly
or partly possessed by others. It involves:
a) Submitting an assessment task that has been previously submitted without

prior authorized permission
b) Submitting any piece of work or assignment which is done by another
person
c) Working with others on an assignment, case-study or project, sharing the
same data or statistics, and then presenting the assignment individually as
one’s own independent work
5. Impersonation: The act of taking the place of another or allowing another to take
one’s place in an academic activity
a) Performing an academic activity on behalf of another person

b) Allowing another person to perform an academic task on one’s behalf
6. Tampering and impeding the work of others: This involves:
a) Hindering or delaying the work of others through stealing, hiding,

damaging, or destroying their documents, notes, books, computers,
computer file or program or any other academic related resources
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b) Hiding, destroying or withholding any group-shared academic materials
c) Changing grades or answers in a marked piece of work to gain unfair
advantage
d) Altering data, information or experiment results to harm other students or to
gain unfair advantage
e) Changing grades or entering grades in a grade register or any other official
document without authorized permission
f) Exhibiting inappropriate behavior or attitude in any academic session
7. Impeding an academic misconduct investigation: This involves:
a) Assisting in, planning or obstructing an investigation

b) Withholding relevant information
c) Making or encouraging others to make false statements
d) Intimidation of others not to collaborate during an investigation
e) Threatening committee members
8. Fabrication: Submitting or using as genuine any fictitious, falsified or modified

information, documentation or any other academic material. This may include:
a) Misrepresenting qualifications by falsifying research, professional,

financial records, Curriculum Vitae or other documents
b) Forging a signature or name of authorized staff or student
c) Unauthorized use of university letter-heads or any official stamp
d) Claiming to take part in an activity
e) Intentional citation of incorrect source
9. Bribery:
a) Offering, giving or receiving anything of value (materialistic or otherwise)

to influence an academic judgment or evaluation
b) Selling or purchasing material, or any part thereof, without permission
Penalty for Academic Misconduct
1. Assignments and In-semester Examinations

a) Zero value given to the assignment
b) After three offenses in a single course, the course coordinator should send a
report to the HOD who should forward it to the Dean for further disciplinary
action that may include:
i. ‘F’ grade given to the course
ii. Barring from sitting on any group or committee for one academic year
iii. Any other penalty conforming to the University rules and regulations
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2. Undergraduate Project
a) Zero for the part for which misconduct has been confirmed (pro rata)
b) ‘F’ grade in the project
3. Final Examination
a) During the examination:
i. Cautioning
ii. Warning
iii. Changing seating location
iv. Expulsion from the examination room
b) After the examination:
i. Written warning of further possible consequences
ii. Awarding ‘zero’ as the examination grade
iii. Awarding ‘F’ grade in the course
iv. Awarding ‘F’ grade in all courses of the semester
v. Any other appropriate penalty conforming to the University rules and
regulations
vi. Suspending the student for the next semester
For full information on academic misconduct and procedure for prevention, detection, inquiry,
decision, penalty, reporting and appeal, please refer to the Student Academic Misconduct
Policy, June 2016.
STUDENT UNIFORM/ PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE
Students are mandated to wear the appropriate form of dress at the University. During the first
two weeks of the first semester, students who are not properly dressed will be warned. After
that time, students continuing to appear dressed in an inappropriate manner will be reported to
the Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs (ADCA) for further action. In all laboratory and clinical
hospital rotations, prescribed uniform must be worn.
In the clinical area, both male and female students are required to wear the official clinical
uniform (scrub suit - top and pants) with white full T-shirt inside. The uniform has a logo
embroidered on the left side pocket over the chest. The female students are required to use
white scarf over their head.
CLINICAL GUIDELINES
A. PRE-CLINICAL PLACEMENT
It is expected from nursing students to abide by the following responsibilities to ensure that
clinical placement runs smoothly and successfully.
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1. Clinical ID Card
a) All nursing students enrolled in the first laboratory course should have their
clinical ID ready by the end of the semester.
b) It is required from the students to submit the following documents to the
coordinator of the Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs before week four of the
semester in order to issue the ID card: (1) two personal photo and a (2) copy of
university ID.
c) Any delay from the student side to provide the required documents on time will
results in preventing student from attending the clinical placement.
d) The Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies should submit a copy of the
student list enrolled in the first laboratory course by the end of week one of each
semester to the ADCA office.
2. Immunization
a) All nursing students should be fully immunized prior to their enrollment in

Fundamentals of Nursing.
b) Each student must submit a copy of their immunization status to the Chair of
the Health and Safety Committee who will compile all the evidences and submit
them to the coordinator of the Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs on time. This
is for the protection of the individual as well as the protection of clients seeking
health care advices in the relevant health care settings.
c) Failure to comply with this policy will result in the student not being able to
enter any healthcare setting for practice. The list of the immunizations required
can be found in Appendix B in the Nursing Students Clinical Placement Policy.
d) Flu vaccine: All nursing students enrolled in clinical courses must receive the
flu vaccine annually.
B. DURING CLINICAL PLACEMENT
It is expected that undergraduate and graduate nursing students adhere to the following
standards:
a) Submit all of the pre-clinical placement documents on time

b) Attend the orientation day
c) Adhere to Oman Nursing Code of Ethics during clinical practice
d) Adhere to CoN undergraduate nursing student’s scope of practice during clinical
practice
e) Adhere to CoN dress code during clinical training
▪ Students’ Uniform. All nursing students enrolled in the first laboratory course
should have their clinical uniform ready by the end of the semester.
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▪ Each student must submit a copy of the required measurements to the coordinator
of the Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs before week four of the semester in order
to proceed in requesting uniforms from the related company.
▪ Any delay from the student’s side to provide the required measurements on time
will result in preventing student from attending the clinical placement.
▪ The Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies should submit a copy of the student
list enrolled in the first laboratory course by the end of week one of each semester
to the ADCA office.
▪ Any violation of the dress code rule will lead to ‘zero’ mark on the relevant
component of evaluation.
f) Adhere to the specific hospital rules, regulations and polices
▪ Unsafe Clinical Practice Guidelines. Safe clinical practice is a mandatory
requirement to pass clinical courses in the nursing program. Unsafe clinical practice
is defined as any action threatening or jeopardizes a patient’s safety, health or life.
For unsafe practice guidelines, kindly refer to Nursing Students Clinical Placement
Policy in the College of Nursing.
g) Sign the Privacy and Agreement Form prior commencement of each clinical placement.
h) Demonstrate respectful behavior and professional communication while interacting
with patients, patients’ family members, and other health care members.
i) Demonstrate punctuality during clinical practice.
j) Demonstrate accountability for the care given to the assigned patient.
C. UNSAFE CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES
Safe clinical practice is a mandatory requirement to pass clinical courses in the nursing
program. Unsafe clinical practice is defined as any action threatening or jeopardizes a
patient’s safety, health or life. This include but are not limited to:
a) Failure to correctly identify patient prior to providing care

b) Errors in medication administration 9 rights (Right Patient, Right Drug, Right Route,
Right Time, Right Dose, Right Documentation, Right action, Right Form and Right
Response)
c) Failure to adhere to aseptic technique, e.g. wound care, handling central lines, caring
for immuno-compromised patients, repeatedly contaminating invasive lines, avoiding
hand washing before doing physical assessment
d) Leaving patients unattended which may jeopardize patient’s safety and cause patient’s
fall such as. E.g. unconscious patients, disabled patients, infants, new born, toddler
children who are not having attendant and patients with suicidal tendencies
e) Causing environmental hazards that jeopardize patient’s safety and causing excessive
property damage such as fire
f) Failure to communicate significant findings in documentation and reporting about the
patient.
g) Failure to maintain patient confidentiality
h) Unsafe handling of sharps and needles
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i) Omission of major scientific steps in nursing procedures, e.g. not checking nasogastric
tube placement before each feeding, not checking pulse, BP, blood sugar as required
j) Negligence endangering patient’s life while on oxygen therapy, suctioning, vital signs,
etc.
k) Not adhering to the hospital policies when performing any procedures (e.g. improper
disposal of infected materials, leaving the sterile field unattended, etc)
l) Any other activity that is not listed above and evaluated or judged as unsafe by clinical
instructor/course coordinator/exam team in the clinical and oral exam when such
situations arise.
Consequences of Unsafe Practice to the student:
The consequence differs if it is during the semester (formative assessment) or at the final
examination (summative assessment):
Formative Assessment
a) Any action that compromises patient safety during the initial daily clinical practice will
lead to feedback or remediation without affecting the student’s grades.
b) Any action that compromises patient safety at time of evaluation will lead to 0 mark in
the safety component of evaluation and ensure remediation plan.
Summative Assessment
a) Anything that compromises patient safety will lead to 0 mark in the specific
competency and ensure remediation plan.
During summative evaluation, students found to has unsafe practices in the clinical exam will
repeat the clinical component with same skill that s/he failed. The maximum grade the student
can get after remediation is C.
BSN Course Catalog
Detailed course descriptions
All course descriptions carry behind the course code and course name and parenthesis
indicating the course credit value expressed as credit unit and the contact hours per week. For
example: NURS 3135 Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Health care (2, 2). The course code
consists of the “NURS” which stands for College of Nursing; the first two numerals (31), refer
to the course level, varying from level 100 to level 500 and the last two numerals (35) refer to
course number. The first number (2) in the parenthesis after the course name indicates the credit
value of the course and the second number (2) indicates the number of lecture/practicum hours
per week. The final part of the course description are the prerequisite courses linked with a
particular course.
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COLLEGE ELECTIVES
1. NURS 3135 Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Health care ( 2, 2)

This course is designed for nursing students to empower them focus on creating successful
national and global business innovations in health care that can better meet clients and care
provider’s needs. It discusses how to evaluate ideas and opportunities and the elements of
viable business plans for different kinds of health care innovations. The course elaborates
alternatives methods in utilization of innovative ideas and entrepreneurial projects. It
emphasizes basic essential skills for entrepreneurs that facilitate success and excellence in this
field. The course will explore new and emerging issues in innovation and entrepreneurship in
health care sector.
Prerequisite: NURS2020
2. NURS 3165 Critical Thinking in Interprofessional Education (2,2)

This interdisciplinary course is designed to facilitate the development of critical thinking and
clinical reasoning competencies among healthcare professional students within an
interprofessional collaboration framework. This course will provide the students with the
opportunity to analyze and evaluate clinical, professional, and ethical situations using the
elements of reasoning and universal intellectual standards. Students work in interprofessional
groups to seek a clear understanding of the situations, collect relevant information, make
inferences and interpretations, and draw conclusions and give meaning to the situations.
3. NURS 4020 Health Promotion and Education (2,2)

This course is designed to provide an overall view of concepts of health, health promotion and
health education. The course will enable the students to assess the health status, health
behaviors and develop health promotion plans for individuals based on teaching theories and
strategies. Students will be able to incorporate various teaching learning principles and methods
in designing and implementing individual and group health education program to promote
health. In this course, the student will recognize that health promotion and health education as
important foundation for population-based health care.
4. NURS 3180 Palliative Care (2,2)

This elective is designed to facilitate the learning of palliative care concepts among
undergraduate students. The role of palliative care in enhancing the quality of life of terminally
ill people and their families will be emphasized.
The course will examine the core concepts related to palliative care, including symptom
management, family-centered palliative care, evidenced-based practice, psychological states,
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ethical issues, therapeutic modalities, end of life care, compassionate interpersonal skills and
spiritual care across the lifespan.
5. NURS 3175 Oncology Nursing (2,2)

This course provides nursing students with the knowledge base related to the oncology nursing
care. This didactic course further develops caring attributes and processes related to nursing
care for patients with acute and chronic oncology conditions through utilization of case
methodology and integrated learning strategies with critical thinking processes for
development of differential diagnoses, invasive interventions and procedures with appropriate
therapeutic modalities. The role of the nurse as a member of the healthcare team is emphasized.
The nursing process is presented as a systematic approach to oncology nursing care.
COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
1. LANC2035 English for Nursing Practice (3,6)

This course provides students with the necessary writing, reading and communication skills
required to enhance and build their communication skills to interact in real life social situations
during patient care. The course will assist students to comprehend texts relevant to nursing and
healthcare information necessary to accomplish tasks.
Prerequisite: FPEL0601 or FPEL0602 or FPEL0600 or FPEL0603 or FPEL0604 or FPEL0560
2. NURS1035 Foundations of Professional Nursing (3,3)

This course introduces beginning nursing students to various concepts, theories, scope and
ethics of nursing practice, which are essential and basic to nursing profession. It focuses on
relating historical development to the current trends in the profession of nursing. It also aims
at promoting the right professional attitudes and professional identity among the students and
to prepare them to become efficient future nurses with the necessary knowledge and
experiences for professional practice.
Prerequisite: FPEL0601/FPEL0602/FPEL0600/FPEL0603/FPEL0604/FPEL0560
3. NURS1002 Sociology (2,2)

This course aims to provide nursing students with an overview of the key concepts of sociology
as they relate to nursing. The course will focus on theories of sociology; the sociology of health
and health care delivery; relationship between culture and human behavior, and social control
of the individual in society. This course discusses the social determinants of health, social
trends affecting nursing knowledge and practice. It explores the social relationships within the
healthcare institutions, and cross-cultural perspectives on social life in the context of health
and illness. The course is also designed to assist students in their own socialization process into
the profession of nursing and to function effectively as a member of a team.
Prerequisite: FPEL0601/FPEL0602/FPEL0600/FPEL0603/FPEL0604/ FPEL0560
4. NURS1009 Communication and Group Dynamics (2,2)
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The focus of this course is a basic functional knowledge of the concepts and models of
communication, nursing theoretical basis, styles, channels and interpersonal relationships in
providing care to individuals, families and the community and special groups; children, older
adults and clients with communication disabilities as well as communication in relation to
Nursing profession and interprofessional collaboration. Emphasis will be placed on the culture
specific communication. This course will also focus on basic concept of group dynamics and
its implication in patient care, Nursing education and community Management.
5. NURS1010 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (4,5)

This course introduces students to essential concepts in anatomy and physiology and how they
relate to health and wellness. The course consists of basic biological and physiological concepts
of the human body. AP1 will primarily focus on organization of the body (cells, tissues and
genetics), systems related to covering, support and movement (integumentary, skeletal,
muscular systems), and systems related to regulation and integration of the body (nervous and
endocrine systems). The laboratory component of the course further highlights anatomical
structures and physiological mechanisms through microscopic and hands-on demonstrations of
topics reviewed in lecture and experimentation utilizing the available equipment.
6. NURS2032 Biochemistry (3,4)

This course introduces the students to the importance of chemical bonding in biological
molecules, structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins and nucleic
acids. The course also prepares nursing students to understand the nature of catalysis in
biological systems and genetic inheritance.
7. NURS1007 Psychology (2,2)

This course deals with basic psychological principles of human behavior. Emphasis is placed
on the normal aspects of human behavior and variables that influence behavior across the life
span. The course prepares students with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply these
psychological principles of human behavior in clinical practice.
8. NURS2016 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab (4,5)

This course introduces students to essential concepts in anatomy and physiology and how they
relate to health and wellness. The course consists of basic biological and physiological concepts
of the human body. AP2 will primarily focus on the systems related to maintenance of the body
(cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive and urinary systems) and systems
related to continuity of life (reproductive system).
The laboratory component further highlights anatomical structures and physiological
mechanisms through microscopic and hands-on demonstrations of topics reviewed in lecture
and experimentation utilizing the equipment reviewed in this course. Applying the concepts
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learned in this course, students will begin to develop knowledge to apply to their nursing caring
of people, person, families and communities.
9. NURS2115 Health Assessment (2,2)

The primary focus of this course is on concepts, principles and skills associated with
conducting complete head-to-toe physical examination, health history taking and health
assessment of an adult client. Emphasis is on normal parameters and recognition of deviations
from normal ranges. The concepts, principles and skills learned health assessment will be
implemented in the Nursing Practice Laboratory through simulated scenarios and standardized
patient.
Prerequisite: NURS2145 / NURS2150 / NURS2016
10. NURS2120 Health Assessment/Laboratory (2,4)

The primary focus of this course is the application and implementation of the concepts,
principles and skills associated with conducting complete head-to-toe physical examination,
health history taking and health assessment of an adult client in the Nursing Practice Laboratory
through simulated scenarios and standardized patient.
Prerequisite: NURS2145 / NURS2150 / NURS2016
11. NURS2125 Pharmacology I (2, 3)

This course introduces students to the concepts and principles of pharmacology with special
consideration for the nursing role in drug therapy. The course enables students to examine the
concepts of safe medication administration, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics,
pharmacogenomics and dosage calculations for different drug formulations. The students are
introduced to basic drug classifications (Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory drugs, Fluids and
Electrolytes, Vitamins and Minerals, Cholinergic and Adrenergic Drugs, Antiseptics and
Disinfectants) to promote understanding of mechanisms of actions, indications, side effects,
contraindications, and nursing considerations of drug therapy.
12. NURS1008 Microbiology and Immunology (3,4)

The focus of this course is on providing the central concepts and principles of Microbiology
and Immunology. The content covers bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi as well as the
different diseases related to them and treatment. The mechanism of self-defense, immunity,
inflammation, infections, stress and disease are discussed.
Prerequisite: NIL
13. NURS2135 Pharmacology II (2,2)

This course builds on the foundation knowledge and competencies developed in Pharmacology
I. The course focuses on pharmacotherapeutic agents used in the treatment of illness, and the
promotion and restoration of wellness in individuals across the lifespan. The students explore
the pharmacological information of various drugs classes according to the organ/ system/or
disease classification, safe administration and monitoring of the effects of the drug. Emphasis
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is on the mechanisms of action, clinical uses and considerations, adverse effects and safety
considerations. Nursing implications relative to the utilization of specific classes of drugs are
examined. Prerequisite: NURS2125/FSHN3300
14. Nutrition in Wellness and Illness (2, 2)
This course enables the nursing students to fully understand the basic principles of human
nutrition in all stages of life cycle. It highlights all types of nutrients and its utilization in the
human body. It focuses on food patterns, availability, acceptability and safety as it relates to
wellness and illness. Healthy life style is emphasized throughout the course.
15. NURS2145 Fundamentals of Nursing (3, 3)

This course provides to nursing students the fundamental concepts that guide nursing practice.
It includes orientation to the profession; introducing concepts and using of nursing process;
addressing the concepts of caring, wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention.
Emphasis is placed on providing the theoretical material for a variety of clinical experiences
and learning principles needed in order to meet the basic health care need, safety, infection
control and basic human needs.
16. NURS2150 Fundamentals of Nursing- Clinical (3, 9)

This course will enable all students to practice basic skills needed in nursing procedures within
nursing process framework. Associated rationale for each procedure will be integrated. The
course prepares beginning students to competently and confidently meet the challenges of
clinical nursing. The focus is on the holistic needs of man, using critical thinking and the
nursing process as a problem-solving approach to nursing practice
17. NURS2019 Pathophysiology (4,5)
The focus of this course is on providing the central concepts and principles of
pathophysiological processes and their effects on homeostasis. Upon completion, students will
utilize their pathophysiological understanding to develop sound clinical decisions for health
promotion, risk reduction, and disease management. Course topics include the etiology,
manifestations, prognosis, and complications of alterations in cellular, respiratory,
cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, hematopoietic, fluids and electrolytes, endocrine, and
reproductive systems.
18. NURS2020 Adult Health Nursing I (3, 3)

The primary focus of this course is on acquisition of knowledge to promote high level wellness
and self-care among adult and elderly patients. Emphasis will be on the functional health
patterns, health perception, health management, critical thinking, holistic nursing and
evidence-based nursing process. General medical and surgical conditions covered are acute and
chronic conditions related to the respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine/metabolic,
gastrointestinal, hepatic and hematology systems. Basic concepts like pain, acid base, fluid and
electrolyte, infection control and perioperative nursing will be integrated in the management
of adult and elderly surgical clients.
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Prerequisite: NURS2115 /NURS2120 / NURS2125 / NURS1008
19. NURS2021: Adult Health Nursing I- Clinical (3, 9)

This course provides guided utilization of beginning level theoretical concepts and
competencies in health care settings. This course complements the theoretical course in
assisting students to apply concepts of evidence-based nursing process while providing holistic
care to meet the needs of adult and elderly clients admitted in general medical and surgical
units.
Prerequisite: NURS2115 /NURS2120 / NURS2125 / NURS1008
20. NURS4021 Nursing Informatics (2, 3)

This course introduces students to nursing informatics theory, practice applications, and skill
development. The students explore the discipline of health information: its world context, its
origin, its purpose and the nature of its current body of knowledge. The course includes learning
how computer technology is used for clinical documentation, communication, discharge
planning, client education, telehealth, eHealth, expert systems, professional development,
networking and project management. Students will be taught how to collect and manage data,
process data into information and knowledge, make knowledge-based decisions and inferences
for patient care. Students will also be exposed to various hospital information systems that are
used in Oman.
21. NURS3125 Growth and Development Across Life Span (2 , 2)

The course covers the basic concepts of growth and development across life span. It addresses
the principles and theories of growth and development. This course also will orient the students
on assessment of growth and development.
22. NURS3130 Ethics and Contemporary Nursing (2,2)

This course focuses on contemporary issues in the profession of nursing. The course also
highlights on ethics, legal aspects and role of nursing organizations in setting standards for
nursing practice and education
Prerequisite: NURS3014 / NURS3015
23. NURS3014 Adult Health Nursing II (3,3)

This course is continuation of Adult Health Nursing I. Its approach is on the bio-psychosocial
responses of adult client’s to actual or potential conditions that affect their specific functional
health patterns using evidence-based nursing process. Emphasis will be on acute and long-term
renal, urological, integumentary, oncology, sensori-neural, neurological, musculoskeletal,
immunological and reproductive conditions while providing holistic care of adult and elderly
clients.
Prerequisites: NURS2020/NURS2021
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24. NURS3015 Adult Health Nursing II- Clinical (3,9)
This course is designed to assist students in providing holistic care to meet the adult and elderly
client’s complex needs. This course complements the theoretical course in assisting the
students utilize evidence based nursing process and acquiring competencies provide the
students with a specialized approach for providing nursing care for specific medical and
surgical conditions for adult and elderly clients
25. NURS3150 Mental Health Nursing (3,3)

This course enables the student nurses to explore and examine basic knowledge, concepts,
principles and theories in the context of mental health-mental illness continuum. Emphasis is
on the belief in the value of humanistic approach that will provide the students with the
foundation for helping clients in their pursuit for health behavior change. It also introduces the
students to the current treatment modalities in the light of psychological, social and cultural
factors affecting human behavior. The nursing process and the therapeutic nurse-client
relationship is used as the mainstream in the management of people affected with mental
disorders in the hospital as well as in the community.
26. NURS3155 Mental Health Nursing –Clinical (3, 9)

The primary focus of this clinical course is on the application of the nursing principles, theories,
research findings, pathophysiology, psycho-social and physical sciences, to the care of people
with mental health problems, mental disorders and substance abuse using the framework of the
nursing process. Special emphasis is placed on mastery and competence of communication
skills, therapeutic relationships and nursing skills.
27. NURS3160 Biostatistics and Epidemiology (3, 3)

This course is designed for the B.Sc. (Nursing) students to provide the basic principles and
concepts of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology. It will enable the students to understand the
Statistical Methods including correlation, regression and some tests of significance and the
basic principles of Epidemiology in investigating the distribution and determinants of health
and disease status in population, among the topics, which will play a vital role in conducting
nursing research. In addition, they should be able to apply these concepts to real data and use
SPSS software package for the analysis.
Prerequisites: NURS2020
28. NURS3018 Maternal Health Nursing (3, 3)

The focus of this course is to utilize evidence-based knowledge and critical thinking skills in
providing nursing care to meet the reproductive health care needs of women, which comprise
of antenatal, intranatal, postnatal including care of newborn. Special health care needs of
women with high-risk pregnancy, gynecological conditions and fertility issues are addressed.
The role of culture, psychosocial, spiritual factors and ethical decision-making as well as
patient advocacy will be integrated in the care of women
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Prerequisites: NURS3014 / NURS3015 / NURS3150 / NURS3155
29. NURS3019 Maternal Health Nursing - Clinical (3, 9)

The focus of this course is on the application of concepts and principles in providing evidenced
based nursing care to childbearing family. The Clinical experiences are planned to provide
hands-on experience to students in antenatal, intranatal and postnatal mothers including
newborn. The course also entails the care of women with gynecological or fertility problems
and high-risk conditions during childbearing period.
30. NURS3020 Child Health Nursing (3, 3)

This course focuses on the concepts of disease prevention, health promotion, curative aspects
of illness, and health restoration of infants, children and adolescents. Major emphasis is placed
on the family centered nursing care of children with alterations in the physiological and
developmental wellbeing incorporating the principles of evidence-based practice. The course
prepares the nursing students to cater to the health care needs of Omani society.
31. NURS3021 Child Health Nursing - Clinical (3, 9)

The course aims at providing guided clinical experience for students to develop ability to
integrate theoretical learning into the care of pediatric clients based on the scientific principles
and critical thinking. The focus is on developing skills necessary for assessing growth and
development, performing physical assessment and pediatric clinical competencies. Emphasis
is on providing care to children and their family incorporating the principles of evidence-based
practice, family centered care and nursing process. Prerequisites: NURS3014 / NURS3015 /
NURS3150 / NURS3155
32. NURS3024 Nursing Research (3,3)

This course introduces undergraduate nursing students to the research process relative to
professional nursing literature and health. Basic concepts of the research, problem
identification, hypothesis formulation, research designs, data collection, analysis and
utilization will be addressed. The gained knowledge and skills in research process helps the
students to read and interpret research reports with special focus on critiquing skills. The
students will be writing a research proposal which focus on the needs of Omani society, thereby
the research findings can be applied in clinical practice to improve the quality of patient care.
33. NURS4016 Community Health Nursing (3,3)

This course is designed to help students to gain broad perspective of community health nursing.
It provides theory essential to apply nursing process and epidemiological approach in caring
for individuals, families and community. Emphasis will be for applying evidence-based
practice on individuals within the family and families within the community in wellness and
illness continuum. Nursing role in different community settings will be introduced to the
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students such as health centers, schools, nursing homes for developmental disabilities, factories
etc.
34. NURS4017 Community Health Nursing - Clinical (3,9)

Community Health Nursing Clinical Course is developed to prepare students in providing
comprehensive care to individuals, families and communities through illness wellness
continuum by applying nursing process. The students will apply the principles of health
promotion, disease prevention and prolonging life through evidenced based practices by
exposing them to home visits, school settings, health care units and different community
settings of Oman
35. NURS4150 Essentials of Critical Care Nursing (3,3)

This course introduces the students to the principles of Critical Care Nursing. Students acquire
evidence-based knowledge to provide holistic care to acute critically ill adults and elderly
clients. Trauma and acute care in cardiothoracic, respiratory, neurological, nephrology,
gastrointestinal, endocrine, shock, sepsis and complex needs in the critical care units are
discussed. Utilization of problem solving, critical thinking, evidence-based nursing practice,
and management for holistic care of critically ill clients with a focus on advanced lifesaving
technology are taught
36. NURS4155 Essentials of Critical Care Nursing- Clinical (3,9)

This course enables students to apply the principles of Critical Care Nursing at the bedside.
Students will learn to provide holistic nursing care to critically ill clients integrating the
knowledge of Pathophysiology and pharmacology, utilizing evidence-based nursing process.
Comprehensive assessment, hemodynamic monitoring, critical thinking, decision making and
problem solving, skills in handling lifesaving equipment such as cardiac monitor and
ventilators are among the core competencies of this course
37. NURS3022 Gerontological Nursing (2,2)

This course focuses on promoting understanding of the aging process, age-related changes, and
the complex health issues impacting older adults. The students are introduced to the roles and
responsibilities of the nurse in promoting optimal health and wellness for aging adults.
Theories, concepts, social-cultural issues, systemic and organ level physiological changes,
mental and psychological changes associated with the aging process are discussed. Evidence-
based nursing approaches and interventions used in assessment and nursing care of older adults
affected by common functional syndromes are analyzed. The functional syndromes considered
include malnutrition, urinary incontinence, defecation, cognitive dysfunction, mobility/falls,
abuse, and pressure ulcers. Ethical, legal and social aspects of caring for older adults and
emerging issues in gerontological nursing are also addressed.
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Prerequisites: NURS2020 and NURS2021
38. NURS5110 Nursing Leadership and Management (3,3)

The course will explore concepts in nursing leadership and management in clinical practice.
The course will cover introductory topics such as principles and theories of leadership and
management, inter-professional leadership, ethical and legal issues, quality and safety, and role
transition from education to practice. Emphasis is on the application of the nursing
management process including planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling.
39. NURS5115 Nursing Leadership and Management- Clinical (2,6)

This course is designed to provide nursing students with the opportunity to implement the
nursing management process and leadership principles, considering ethical-legal aspects and
evidence-based practice in ensuring quality patient care in different clinical settings. The course
will assist the students to utilize intra and inter-personal relationship, inter-professional
leadership, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills as well as to
participate in staff development.
40. NURS4135 Global and Oman health care priorities (2,2)

This course is designed to enable the nursing students to gain knowledge about the Health Care
Priorities and issues in global and Oman. It emphasizes on trends, risk factors and surveillance
of non- communicable and communicable diseases. It also addresses issues, strategies and
policies related to population trends, health manpower), medical facilities in the provision of
preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative care at the international level and at the
Sultanate of Oman.
41. NURS5120 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice (4, 16)

Students should register for this course in their graduation semester. It aims at providing the
opportunity to the senior students to reinforce and consolidate clinical knowledge, skills, and
attitude acquired in different nursing fields throughout the program. Each student should
practice independently in any clinical area s/he chooses with indirect preceptor and faculty
guidance and supervision. Students should have the experience of working in night, evening
and day shifts applying critical thinking concepts, clinical decision making and reflecting on
the nursing roles in the chosen clinical area. This course prepares students for the entry into the
professional nursing practice.
42. NURS4024 Graduation Project (1,2)

The students in Graduation project will identify a significant topic of interest in nursing
education and practice to develop a basic or applied research proposal by integrating their
knowledge gained in nursing research course. The course will enrich student’s skills in
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analyzing, synthesizing and integrating related literature and experiences to develop a research
proposal.
Prerequisites: NURS3024 / NURS3160 / NURS4016
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (MSN) PROGRAM IN
ADULT ACUTE CARE
Introduction
Award title Master of Science in Nursing- Adult Acute Care

Program short name MSN Adult Acute Care
Mode of study Full time
Program type Course work and thesis
Duration of the Program 2 years (four semesters)
Offering department Department of Adult Health & Critical Care
Dr. Eilean Lazarus Rathinasamy
Telephone: 98512742
Program advisor/coordinator
Extension: 5417
Email: eilean@squ.edu.om
Website http://www.squ.edu.om/nursing/Academic-Programs
Email for inquiry eilean@squ.edu.om
A brief history
The College of Nursing at Sultan Qaboos University pioneered university level nursing
education in Oman at the Undergraduate level. The Master of Science in Nursing at the College
of Nursing is once again the pioneer graduate level clinical master’s program in the country.
The MSN program provides specialty education for nurses to keep pace with the health care
and human resource needs of the country. The MSN program provides an option for upward
career mobility for the ever increasing number of nurses with a BSN degree and who would
like to attain advanced practice roles in the adult acute care specialty. The graduates of the
program are expected to meet the challenges of emerging acute and complex health care needs
of the population in Oman and beyond. The MSN is therefore a flag of excellence in nursing
education for the Sultanate of Oman.
Student Learning Outcomes
The graduates of the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program will:

a) Provide comprehensive advanced nursing care in the area of specialty at national and
international settings.
b) Demonstrate cultural competence and advocacy in the ethical delivery of care to
vulnerable populations.
c) Participate in the development of nursing knowledge through research and application
of research findings to advance nursing care in the area of specialization.
d) Serve as leaders, mentors and change agents to advance nursing practice through clinical
practice, research and evidence based practice.
e) Design and implement innovative solutions in clinical settings to address nursing
practice, research, education and clinical leadership needs.
f) Collaborate with health team members to advance health care to individuals, families,
groups, and populations within the health care system.
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Admission Requirements
General admission requirements of the University
 Applicants should have a Bachelor degree in Nursing from any recognized university.
 A cGPA of not less than 2.5 on a 4 point scale or equivalent in any other system and
the Deanship of Postgraduate Studies will make the assessment for equivalency
acceptance.
 Applicant must submit a release letter or a study leave from employer, addressed to
the dean of postgraduate studies at SQU.
 Un-employed applicant needs to submit a statement from The Public Authority of
Manpower Register documenting the unemployment status of the applicant.
Admission requirements of the college/department

 A minimum of two consecutive years of experience as a registered nurse.
 Admission personal interview
English language admission requirements

 Before starting the program the admitted candidates should submit an English Proficiency
Test Certificate Band (6) in IELTS Academic, with a minimum of 5 in each of its components
or (550) in the TOEFL paper-based or (213) in TOEFL computer-based or (79) in the TOEFL
through the Internet.
Admission requirements for international applicants

o All the above
o The interview can be by phone for international students if required
The Curriculum
Study plan with minimum credit requirement
Semester 1: Fall
Course Code Course Title Cr
NURS6000 Health Assessment 2
NURS6001 Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice 3
NURS6002 Pharmacology for Nursing Practice 3
NURS6003 Nursing Research Process 3
Total 11
Semester 2: Spring
NURS6004 Teaching Strategies for Health Promotion 3
NURS6005 Adult Acute Care Nursing I 4
NURS7001 Master’s Thesis 0
Elective Elective Course 3
Total 10
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Semester 3: Fall
NURS6006 Adult Acute Care Nursing II 4
Total 4
Semester 4: Spring
Total 0
Credit transfer
 SQU regulations allow for transfer of a maximum 50% of the credits of course work
requirements in the degree.
 The credits to be transferred must be approved by the concerned department.
 The credits to be transferred are those that have not been used in another academic degree.
 The course with credits to be transferred must have been taken not more than 3 years from
the time of registration.
 Only courses with a grade of B and above can be transferred.
 Transfer credits will not be included in the cGPA calculation.
 Credits earned through long-distance or e-learning format are not considered.
 Credits must be earned from a recognized university or institution.
Required courses
 Advanced Practice Core
o NURS6000 Health Assessment
o NURS6001 Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice
o NURS6002: Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
o NURS6004: Teaching Strategies for Health promotion
 Clinical Specialty
o NURS6005: Adult Acute Care Nursing I
o NURS6006: Adult Acute Care Nursing II
 Research Core
 NURS6003: Nursing Research Process
 NURS7001: Master’s Thesis
Elective course
These are intended to enrich the students learning experience and consolidate the intended
competencies in the specialty.
 NURS6007: Theories in Nursing
 NURS6008: Principles of Epidemiology
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 NURS6009: Leadership, Management and Professional Issues
 NURS6010: Independent Study
 EPIS6000: Statistics and Computers
Thesis
The thesis involves a comprehensive literature review, data collection, data analysis, report
writing and an oral defense. The thesis allows the students to conduct clinical research that
address patient problems in the specialty. The student identifies a research problem relevant to
the health care needs of the Oman society in consultation with the supervisor before the
registration of the thesis.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Competencies achieved at the end of the program

 Direct care
 Consultation
 Ethical decision making
 Systems leadership
 Coaching
 Collaboration
 Research
o Interpretation, Translation & Use of evidence
o Evaluation of clinical practice
o Conduct of research
POSTGRAUATE REGULATIONS
Advising and Supervision

The faculty member and students are collectively responsible for the success of advising.
Both are shouldered with a set of responsibilities to ensure a healthy and interactive relation
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full of mutual respect which ultimately reflects positively on the student’s study and results in
effective completion of the research within the specified time.
Program Coordinator
Each postgraduate program will have a coordinator who will help to:
A. Orient students to the Postgraduate Academic Regulations.
B. Advise and supervise students.
C. Follow up with the students’ degree plan requirements.
D. Ensure students register in their courses every semester.
E. Be available during the hours specified for advising.
Thesis Committee
Master’s Thesis The program coordinator will assist the student in choosing the thesis
committee, and in obtaining the approval of the committee from the department’s board and
send to the Deanship through the Assistant Dean. The thesis committee consists of a
supervisor and co-Supervisor and may also include one or more faculty members.
Registration
Course Load
The minimum semester course load for a full-time student must be 9 credits, except when the
student is registered for a thesis. The normal course load for a part-time student is 6 credits,
with 3 credits being the minimum. Failure to conform to the course load leads to
deregistration in that semester. A full-time and part-time student may register for the thesis
after completing 12 credits of coursework with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 with
acceptance of the supervisor and the HoD. Student with a cumulative GPA less than 3.00
may be allowed to register for the thesis upon approval of the Dean
Add and Drop

Students may add or drop courses during the Add/Drop period, provided that it shall not
affect the student’s record. A course dropped between the end of the Add/Drop period and the
end of the withdrawal period will appear as a withdrawn (W) in the student’s transcript. A
course dropped after the withdrawal period will result in an F grade
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all classes they are registered in and will be issued an official
“Absentee Warning Notice” if they miss 10% of the total semester contact hours. Students
will receive an FW grade if they miss 20% of the total semester contact hours and will be
issued an “Absentee Failure Notice”.
Postponement of Study
Upon receiving acceptance from the HoD and approval from the college dean, the student
may be granted permission to postpone study during the program’s official study duration if
there are compelling reasons such as health or unexpected family conditions. Normally,
postponement must be processed within the withdrawal with W period and should not exceed
two semesters. Periods of postponement are not counted towards the program’s duration, and
a clearance form of university debt must be signed after obtaining college acceptance.
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Audit
With the acceptance of the program coordinator and the course instructor, and subject to
space availability, the student may audit a course from outside the degree plan. Registration
as an auditor may only be processed directly after regular registration is completed. The
student must attend classes, but may neither sit for an examination nor receive credit hours
for the course. An AU grade will be recorded on the student’s transcript. Audited courses
cannot be converted to credits. If the student misses 20% of the class hours, the AU
registration will be removed from their record.
Grading and Progression Standards

Student performance evaluation is based on fulfillment of previously determined criteria.
This includes the grade point average system which should reflect the student’s ability to
produce quality work. Results are reported as letter grades (A, B, C, etc.) which represent the
level of achievement in the coursework and thesis, for the option coursework and thesis. It
should be noted that there is no fixed relationship between these grades and the percentage
scale. The use of percentages is simply one of many available approaches to assessing the
student’s level of achievement.
Progression Standards in Coursework

A. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in coursework is required for continuation in the
program. If the CGPA falls below 3.0, the student is placed on probation and is given
only one semester to regain the required CGPA.
B. A student who earns an F grade in any course, regardless of the reasons, will be
subject to a full review by the college dean. If sufficient evidence of special
circumstances and suitability for postgraduate study are presented, the student may be
allowed to register in the program on probation and must repeat the course in which
the F grade was earned.
Repeating Courses
 A course with an F grade must be repeated.
 Students may repeat a maximum of two courses with a grade below B.
 If the course is not offered, the probationary student, upon the recommendation of the
program coordinator and acceptance of the HoD and the college dean, may register
for a substitute course.
 All grades received in all courses will show in the student’s transcript. When
calculating the GPA, however, the highest grade received in the repeated course is
counted.
Thesis Evaluation
Thesis Progress Report

Students registered for a thesis are required to submit a Progress Report in order to be able to
register in the subsequent semester. The report, signed by the student and their supervisor,
will contain a section for each of them to complete. The student section will summarize their
progress and will propose a work plan with expected outcomes for the coming semester or
year. The supervisor will provide feedback on the work plan and evaluate the student’s
overall performance, indicating whether it is “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory”. Both the
student and supervisor must sign the report form.
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If the student’s progress is judged to be “unsatisfactory”, the college dean will appoint an ad
hoc committee chaired by the Assistant Dean to investigate the issue and make appropriate
recommendations. The Dean should be informed of these recommendations and of the
decision of the college dean.
Seminars
Students enrolled in a program requiring a thesis (by thesis or by coursework and thesis) must
give two seminars during their course which should be scheduled as part of their respective
department’s seminars. These will enable students to receive constructive feedback from
faculty and students, and they should also help them to develop their argumentation and
presentation skills.
Preliminary Oral Examination

A student enrolled in a doctoral by thesis program must sit for preliminary thesis examination
at no later than the end of the third semester. Based on the student’s research proposal, the
examination is intended to assess the student’s readiness to engage in the proposed research.
The preliminary oral examination is assessed by the thesis committee and an external
examiner nominated by the HoD. The examination is chaired by the HoD or a delegate. The
committee assigns the student either a “pass” or “no pass” result. The college reports the
results of the examination to the Deanship. The relevant department may give those who fail
in the examination another attempt to take it provided that the repeat attempt is within a
semester. However, failure in the repeat attempt will result in withdrawal from the program.
Thesis Defense
Before initiating the procedure for the thesis defense, the student must have completed all
required program courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The student must have
also completed the two required seminars. On being advised by the Thesis Committee that
the thesis is ready for defense, the candidate’s department will nominate members of the
Examining Committee and decide on the date, time and place of examination. This
information will be forwarded to the postgraduate studies committee in the college for
acceptance and later send to the Dean through the Assistant Dean for approval at least one
month from the date of the second seminar and one month prior to the defense date. A copy
of the thesis and the Thesis Report Form will be sent to each member of the Examining
Committee. The defense of master’s and doctoral theses may take place in either semester,
between semesters, or in the summer break, subject to the availability of the Examining
Committee members.
Thesis Defense Session

Involvement in the thesis defense is limited to members of the Thesis Examining Committee.
Members of the Thesis Committee may attend the defense, which includes the following
procedures:
A. Preliminary Session: The Examining Committee goes briefly over the Thesis
Report Forms before the candidate is invited into the room.
B. Thesis Presentation: A presentation, not exceeding half an hour, is made, covering
the thesis objectives and major findings.
C. Question Session: The Chair regulates the time so that the whole process should
not exceed three hours. At the end of the question session, the student is requested
to leave the room.
D. Decision Session: The Defense Committee decides by majority vote to place the
thesis in one of four categories:
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1. “pass”
2. “pass pending minor revisions”
3. “deferred pending major revisions”
4. “no pass”
Code of Conduct
Students are required to adhere to conventional norms and keep positive habits and behaviors
inside the university as these have a salient effect on maintaining positive personality traits
and orderly life at SQU. They should also be familiar with approved academic integrity and
the consequences of violating it. (Please refer to the Student Academic Misconduct Policy for
more information). Students must:
A. Adhere to the Postgraduate Academic Regulations and other university
regulations, documents and decisions issued by the concerned university bodies,
and refrain from inciting others to break them.
B. Attend lectures, classes and other required university sessions.
C. Pay tuition fees.
D. Not verbally or physically assault university faculty, students, administrators,
staff, security forces, contractors, university guests. Violations include, but are not
limited to, disruptive, provocative, contemptuous, and disrespectable behavior.
E. Not submit a research project, paper or an assignment which has already been
submitted elsewhere to gain another academic degree at the university or other
academic institutions.
F. Not interfere with other students’ work, or commit acts of cheating, forgery or
plagiarism. This includes submission of work whose text, ideas, and arguments
belong to others without proper citation through references or footnotes.
G. Maintain university laws, especially those relevant to the code of conduct and
research ethics pertinent to humans, animals and others and those that have to do
with the confidentiality of data.
H. Not publish information about events taking place at the university on social
media or any of its various applications without written permission from the
university or another concerned body.
I. Maintain the rules of using the Internet appropriately and refrain from using it for
purposes that violate Oman’s values, morals, norms and Islamic principles. It is
forbidden to keep within campus films, books or videotapes and audiotapes or
magazines which violate Oman’s values, ethics, or Islamic morals or those that are
against university laws.
J. Not discriminate against people with different religious beliefs either physically or
verbally. They must not indulge in verbal or written arguments about religious
sects or insult them.
K. Respect the university’s cultural, literary and other activities. They must also
closely follow the rules of participating in these.
L. Not collect money, donations or funds for any purpose without prior consent
obtained from concerned bodies at the university.
M. Not interfere with the confidentiality of information or privacy of staff at the
university.
N. Return their university ID card when submitting a clearance form for university
debts.
O. Dress according to standards of modesty appropriate to Omani customs, traditions,
and Islamic values and principles that the university strives to uphold.
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Appeal
Grade Appeal Students may appeal against a grade obtained in any course within one month
of the official grade announcement. In this case, appeals must follow the following
procedures. First, the student submits an appeal to the course instructor with a copy to the
HoD. If they reject it, the student may appeal in writing to the relevant HoD. The HoD then
forms a committee, which does not include the course instructor, to investigate the appeal.
The course instructor is required to provide the committee with all relevant material. The
committee reports its findings and recommendations in writing to the HoD. Based on the
committee’s report, the HoD makes a decision regarding the appeal and forwards it to the
college dean for appropriate action.
Graduation
A. Completion of all degree requirements.
B. Enrollment in the program for no less than two academic semesters.
C. Achieving graduation GPA of not less than 3.00 in all courses.
D. Achieving a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in graduation GPA.
E. Submitting the final approved version of the thesis along with the required copies
(if this is required by the program).
F. Passing the comprehensive examination (if this is required by the program).
G. Obtaining clearance of all debts to the university.
H. A postgraduate diploma may be awarded to anyone who withdraws from the
master’s program after completion of 21 credits with a minimum cumulative GPA
of 2.75.
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RESOURCES
PHYSICAL RESOURCES
Classrooms: The classrooms of the College
are sufficient to host all nursing courses. All
classrooms at the College are smart
classrooms equipped with teaching and
learning technology including projectors,
screens, computers, speakers, podiums, and
microphones. Additional portable
technologies (i.e., iClicker) are available
upon request.
Computer Labs: Three spacious computer

laboratories containing over 130 computers
installed with a variety of software packages
installed and connected to free Wi-Fi. The
computer laboratories are accessible Sunday
to Thursday from 8 am to 6 pm.
Auditorium: There is a spacious auditorium

where events happen. It is fully equipped
with projectors and can accommodate large
groups of people.
Skills and Simulation Laboratories: The

laboratories have state-of-the-art equipment
that simulate the clinical facilities and
provide effective learning experiences to
students. The simulation room is equipped
with high fidelity simulation manikins and a
control and recording room. The laboratories
are designed to simulate the layout of
hospital wards.
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Resting Rooms: Resting rooms are available
for both male and female students equipped
with comfortable furnitures, storage units
and changing rooms.
Prayer Room: A dedicated space for prayer

designed for male and female students are
available.
Lobbies: The college offers lobby spaces to

meet the needs of our students and is
provided with furniture for seating.
Consultation and Advising Rooms:

Consultation and advising rooms are
structured to offer academic advising or
counselling to students who need academic
help. It is a private space which can be
utilized by advisors and course teacher when
needed.
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Faculty Rooms: Well-designed faculty
rooms equipped with personal computers and
ergonomically designed furniture and storage
units are given for faculty.
Pantries: Lunchrooms are designed for

faculty to take a break. It is equipped with
necessities like water coolers, refrigerators,
and a microwave.
Cafeteria: A mini mart having a cafeteria is

housed adjacent to the college building. The
mart has all stationaries and refreshments
available at a price.
LEARNING RESOURCES
Library Resources: There are six libraries at SQU open for faculty, staff, and students.
Nursing faculty and students mainly use the Main Library (the largest library) and the Medical
Library. The online resources of the Medical Library include over 355 nursing-specific journals
and magazines and these can be accessed through reputable electronic databases.
Learning Management System: Nursing faculty utilize the e-learning management system
Moodle to complement the didactic teaching. Moodle allows faculty to post resources such as
articles, PowerPoint slides, videos, and links to valuable sources. Other features of Moodle
include online discussion forums, calendars, notifications, and dashboards.
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Textbook Store: The college library /textbook store is functional during the semester. It can
be accessed from morning 8 am to 4 pm. The students can collect their prescribed textbook for
the registered course in the beginning of the semester.
Educational Technology Support: The Center for Information Systems (CIS) and the Center
for Education Technology (CET) provide regular trainings and support to faculty members to
enable them to effectively utilize available learning technology.
RESEARCH FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
A. BSN STUDENTS
Undergraduate students may apply for research funding through the following:
1. External Funding
Students can apply for the Undergraduate Research Grant Program offered by The Research
Council (TRC) to encourage research involvement and hone the research capabilities of Omani
undergraduate students. Undergraduate students can apply for a maximum of OMR 1,000
research funding. The project duration is one year. A faculty mentor who holds an MSN or
PhD degree must supervise the project. Eligibility criteria for students are:
CGPA >2.3
Completed one year in their degree program
2. Internal Funding
BSN students who are doing their graduation project can apply for Dean’s Fund by submitting
their research proposal to the Office of the Asst. Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Research.
Funding that may range from OMR 100 to 300 must be utilized for research finding
dissemination such as publications.
B. MSN STUDENTS
1. External Funding
Students can apply for the Graduate Research Grant (GRG) Program offered by The Research
Council (TRC). Program was established to encourage and enable Omani graduates and
predoctoral investigators, whether they are working professionals or postgraduate students, to
pursue research. This program provides financial support for the following groups of Omani
researchers:
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● Full time Employees with pre-doctoral qualifications, including:
● Bachelor degree holders with a minimum of 3 years of work experience
● Master degree holders
● Postgraduate students, enrolled in postgraduate diplomas, Master and PhD programs in
affiliated academic institutions in Oman.
● Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB) residents
● Postgraduate students studying abroad, who did not receive any government or industry
funded scholarships for the current academic degree that they are enrolled in.
More information can be found at TRC website: https://www.trc.gov.om/trcweb/home
2. Internal Funding
Students can submit for Dean’s Fund to support the conduct of their research. The application
is open throughout the year. Students must have successfully completed their seminar 1 and
obtained the ethical approval from the College of Nursing Scientific Research and Ethics
Committee.
3. Guidelines for Collaborative Faculty-Student Publications
The College of Nursing strongly supports students to disseminate their research findings
through conference presentation and publication in Scopus-Indexed peer reviewed journals.
The purpose of this guideline is to provide faculty and students with clear process and
expectations about the authorship and scholarly publications from the student’s projects.
Publications from students’ thesis should be discussed with the student’s dissertation
committee. This applies to all types of scholarly writing including, but not limited to,
authorship of original research studies, review papers, theoretical papers, books or book
chapters, and conference proceedings.
4. Qualifications of the Authorship
§ Authorship of publications from the student’s projects should be discussed with the
student’s supervisor.
§ All individuals contributing sustainably to the publication should be included as
authors.
§ Authorship must be based on each of the following four criteria:
1. Major contribution to the work conception, design, acquisition of data, or
data analysis and interpretation.
2. Substantial participation in drafting and/or revising the scholarly work
(manuscript, book chapter ..etc.).
3. Approval of the final version of the manuscript for publication.
4. Accepting responsibility for the accuracy, originality, proper
acknowledgment, and ethical implications of the published contents.
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§ Contributors who meet fewer than all 4 of the above criteria for authorship should
not be listed as authors, but they should be acknowledged. For example, participation
in obtaining funding, writing assistance, editing and proofreading, or being a supervisor
or a member of the student’s thesis committee or research group does not qualify
authorship unless the individual fulfills the above four criteria.
5. Authorship Order
§ If the manuscript submitted for publication is comprised of a student’s

thesis/graduation project work, the student should be listed as first author.
§ If the project was a group-project and included more than 2 students, an official
written agreement about selecting one student to lead the group should be filled (Order
of Authors Agreement Form). The student leader shall be considered as first author.
§ The order of the rest of authors should be a joint decision of the co-authors based on
their contributions.
§ The Authors Agreement Form to be submitted for the College of Nursing’s Research
and Ethics Committee before sending for publication.
6. Data Storage
The original student’s projects’ related datasheets to be stored in the student’s supervisor office
and a soft copy to be stored with the Assistant Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research for
two years after graduation.
7. Appeal Process
The following steps should be taken in case of disagreement about authorship:

1. Student and his/her supervisor to discuss and solve the conflict.
2. If the disagreement is not resolved to all participants’ satisfaction, an appeal can
be made to the Dean, who should convene a committee chaired by the Assistant Dean
for Postgraduate Studies and Research to investigate the issue and submit the final
recommendation to the Dean.
C. FACULTY MEMBERS
1. Dean’s Fund
Dean’s Fund comes from the college under the Office of the Dean. Faculty members
may apply for funding for studies requiring small budget.
2. Internal Grants
Internal grants are derived from the University’s annual budget and other internal
resources, as well as unconditional research donations made to the University by
outside bodies, without stipulating specific restrictions on the research topic.
3. Deanship of Research Grants
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The Deanship of Research announces the launch of the Deanship of Research Fund
program Applications are open all year and are evaluated twice a year in mid-May and
in mid-November in accordance with the process and responsibilities.
4. GCC Research Program

The GCC Research program was established after the meeting of the founding
university members in Doha in May 2016. Representatives from the universities of
United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman agreed to form
the program as a regional umbrella to coordinate, refine and enhance collaboration
between the GCC universities in all aspects of academic life.
5. HM Grants ( Strategic)
The generous funds donated by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos are used to support long-
term, multidisciplinary strategic research projects of importance to the Sultanate.
6. The Research Council Grants

Faculty are encouraged to seek funding from The Research Council. Under this scheme,
projects may be funded through the open research grants or strategic grants. Open
research grants are funds for academic research.
7. External Grants
External grants are received from sponsors, such as national, regional and international
agencies, industry, individuals and philanthropic organizations, to support academic
research in certain specific fields.
8. BP Grants
On the 21st of December 2016, Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) and BP Exploration
(EPSILON) Limited signed a research grant agreement. This grant is intended to be
used for providing financial support for faculty and researchers at SQU who wish to
pursue research projects in the area of Energy Sustainability.
9. Omantel Grant
Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) and Omantel signed a grant agreement. The grant is
intended to support research and development activities and other forms of scientific
and technical cooperation between SQU and Omantel.
10. Consultancy Services

Industry and business from the private and public sectors stand to benefit from
University’s know-how and technical facilities through consultancy activities
sponsored by them.
For additional information, please visit the Deanship of Research.
STUDENTLEADERSHIP & REPRESENTATION

A. NURSING STUDENT GROUP
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The students’ group has committed itself to providing various activities emphasizing the
moral, social and physical aspects of students' lives, to create a healthy environment in the
college as well as to promote student development in all areas.
The group is formulated by students electing president and vice presidents. This is followed
by formulating the group committees and regulations.
Students’ group activities provide the chance to enhance their leadership skills through
organizing and managing activities. Students participate in various activities like Nursing
Week, University Day, International Nurses Day, Annual Sports Day etc. They organize
outreach programs and activities for different groups in the community.
B. STUDENTS COHORT REPRESENTATIVES
Each year two student representatives from each cohort are elected by their classmates to
provide leadership for their activities. The student representatives serve as a
communication link between students and faculty within the college.
C. STUDENT LIAISON COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES
The two elected representatives from each cohort will be the members in the Student
liaison committee. This is a committee that serves as a link between students and the
college administration. Students are free to express the concerns in this committee through
their elected representatives.
LIST OF FACULTY AND STAFF
Dean's Office
Dr. Omar Al
Rawajfah 5400 rawajfah@squ.edu.om Jordanian
Dean
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Ms. Larabelle
Bombase 5447 larabelle@squ.edu.om Filipino
Coordinator
Ms. Rahma Al
Harrasi
Head of
Coordination, 5401 rahma11@squ.edu.om Omani
Follow up and
Archiving
Asst. Dean's Office
Dr. Huda Al-

Noumani
Training & 5483 hudasn@squ.edu.om Omani
Community
Services ADTCS
Dr. Omar Al
Omari
Undergraduate 5404 o.alomari@squ.edu.om Jordanian
Studies
ADUGS
Dr. Iman Al
Hashmi
5406 eiman@squ.edu.om Omani
Clinical Affairs
ADCA
Dr. Sulaiman Al-

Sabei
Postgraduate
5407 alsabei@squ.edu.om Omani
Studies and
Research
ADPGSR
Ms. Suheir
AlHadhrami
5487 suheir@squ.edu.om Omani
Coordinator /
ADTCS
56
Mr. Mahmood Al
Mahrezi
mahmood90@squ.edu.o
Student Affairs 5409 Omani
m
Specialist /
ADUGS
Mr. Roderick
5435
Cortez rcortez@squ.edu.om Filipino
5471
Coordinator
Ms. Naama Al
Lamki 5408 naama@squ.edu.om Omani
Staff / QAAAU
Ms. Aisha Al-

Sheibi
5413 aishas@squ.edu.om Omani
Coordinator /
ADPSR
57
College Administration
Mr. Masoud Al
Hinai
5445 masoud@squ.edu.om Omani
Director of
Administration
Mr. Nadeem Al-

Zadjali 5402 nadeem@squ.edu.om Omani
Assistant Director
Mr. Khalid Al-

Harrasi 5414 kharrasi@squ.edu.om Omani
Clerk
Mr. Abdulmuttalib
Al-Hinai
5440 alhinai79@squ.edu.om Omani
Computer
Technician
Mr. Hisham Al
Haimli
5440 alhaimli@squ.edu.om Omani
Computer
Technician
Mr. Younise Al-

Hinai 5412 younise@squ.edu.om Omani
Clerk
Ms. Fawziya Al
Hinai 5403 hinaai82@squ.edu.om Omani
Clerk
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Mr. Mohammed
Al-Maharbi 5443 moh3si@squ.edu.om Omani
Messenger
Mr. Sami Al
sami.abdullah@squ.edu.o
Agbari 5443 Omani
m
Messenger
Adult Health and Critical Care Department
Dr. Khaled Al
Omari
5434 kalomari@squ.edu.om Jordanian
HoD, Asst.
Professor
Dr. Huda Al-

Noumani
5483 hudasn@squ.edu.om Omani
ADTCS / Asst.
Professor
Dr. Fawwaz
Alaloul 5427 f.alaloul@squ.edu.om American
Assoc. Professor
Dr. Mohammad Al
Qadire 5417 m.alqadire@squ.edu.om Jordanian
Assoc. Professor
Dr. Eilean
Rathinasamy 5425 eilean@squ.edu.om Indian
Asst. Professor
59
Dr. Maryam Al
Harrasi 5419 maryam22@squ.edu.om Omani
Asst. Professor
Dr. Omar Al-

Zaabi 5426 alzaabi@squ.edu.om Omani
Asst. Professor
Ms. Shreedevi
Balachandran 5439 shreedev@squ.edu.om Indian
Lecturer
Ms. Anandhi
Amirtharaj 5466 anuamir@squ.edu.om Indian
Lecturer
Ms. Chandrani
Isac 5479 chandu@squ.edu.om Indian
Lecturer
Mr. Ephraim
Mirafuentes 5438 ephraim@squ.edu.om Filipino
Lecturer
Ms. J. Anitha
Thanka 5475 thanka@squ.edu.om Indian
Lecturer
Ms. Joy
Kamanyire 5456 joyk@squ.edu.om Ugandan
Lecturer
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Ms. Susan Achora
5460 susana@squ.edu.om Ugandan
Lecturer
Ms. Devakirubai
Jacob 5464 djacob@squ.edu.om Indian
Lecturer
Mr. Nasser Al
Salmi 5462 nasser87@squ.edu.om Omani
Lecturer
Ms. Hema Samson

5475 rosalin@squ.edu.om Indian
Lecturer
Ms. Salma Al
Mukhaini 5485 sallamah@squ.edu.om Omani
Lecturer
Ms. Hatham Al
Rawahi 5485 hatham@squ.edu.om Omani
Lecturer
Mr. Khaled Bader

5441 kbader@squ.edu.om Jordanian
Lecturer
Ms. Maliheh
m.poorkiani@squ.edu.o
Poorkiani 5460 Iranian
m
Part-time Faculty
61
Ms. Moza Al
Barwani 5428 mozasa@squ.edu.om Omani
Coordinator
Community and Mental Health Department
Dr. Blessy
Valsaraj
5433 blessy.v@squ.edu.om Indian
HoD, Asst.
Professor
Dr. Khaldoun
Aldiabat 5418 k.aldiabat@squ.edu.om Canadian
Asst. Professor
Mr. Nasir Matani

5462 nasir@squ.edu.om Jordanian
Lecturer
Mr. J
Devanprabudoss 5441 devandoss@squ.edu.om Indian
Lecturer
Ms. Zainab Al
Kindi 5482 zainabk@squ.edu.om Omani
Lecturer
Ms. Wafa Al Jabri

5482 wafah@squ.edu.om Omani
Lecturer
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Mr. Mohammed
Qutishat 5439 mohqut@squ.edu.om Jordanian
Lecturer
Ms. Aziza Al
Sawafi 5460 azizat@squ.edu.om Omani
Lecturer
Ms. Divya K Y
5482 divyaky@squ.edu.om Indian
Lecturer
Ms. Samia Al
Harrasi 5460 samia2013@squ.edu.om Omani
Lecturer
Ms. Khalood Al
khulood2014@squ.edu.o
Abri 5485 Omani
m
Lecturer
Ms. Khloud Al
k.aldameery@squ.edu.o
Dameery 5476 Jordanian
m
Lecturer
Ms. Rasha Abu

Baker 5458 r.baker@squ.edu.om Jordanian
Lecturer
Ms. Ibtisam Al
Harthy 5462 i.harthy@squ.edu.om Omani
Lecturer
63
Ms. Sharifa Al
Hamadani 5432 sharifa2@squ.edu.om Omani
Coordinator
Fundamental and Administration Department
Dr. Vidya Seshan

HoD, Asst. 5405 vidya69@squ.edu.om Indian
Professor
Dr. Omar Al
Omari
5404 o.alomari@squ.edu.om Jordanian
ADUGS, Assoc.
Professor
Dr. Sulaiman Al-

Sabei
5407 alsabei@squ.edu.om Omani
ADPSR/Asst.
Professor
Prof. Raeda Abu

Al Rub 5430 r.alrub@squ.edu.om Jordanian
Professor
Dr. Gerald Matua

5431 gamandu@squ.edu.om Ugandan
Asst. Professor
Dr. Mickael
Joseph 5431 mickaelj@squ.edu.om French
Asst. Professor
64
Dr. Laila Al
Daken 5423 l.aldaken@squ.edu.om Jordanian
Asst. Professor
Ms. Arwa Obeidat

5463 arwaatef@squ.edu.om Jordanian
Lecturer
Mr. Dennis Fronda

5439 dcfronda@squ.edu.om Filipino
Lecturer
Ms. Jansi
Natarajan 5479 jannat@squ.edu.om Indian
Lecturer
Ms. Asma Al-

Yahyaei 5477 yhyaei@squ.edu.om Omani
Lecturer
Ms. Arcalyd
Cayaban 5458 arcalydrose@squ.edu.om Filipino
Lecturer
Mr. Leodoro
Labrague 5438 leodoroj@squ.edu.om Filipino
Lecturer
Ms. Cherry Ann

Ballad 5457 cherryann@squ.edu.om Filipino
Lecturer
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Ms. Ibtisam Al
Omairi 5467 ibtisama@squ.edu.om Omani
Coordinator
Maternal and Child Health Department
Dr. Judie
Arulappan
5411 judie@squ.edu.om Indian
HoD, Asst.
Professor
Dr. Iman Al
Hashmi
5406 eiman@squ.edu.om Omani
ADCA/Asst.
Professor
Dr. Vidya Seshan

5405 vidya69@squ.edu.om Indian
Asst. Professor
Dr. Erna Roach

5422 erna@squ.edu.om Indian
Asst. Professor
Dr. Basma Al
Yazidi 5420 basma84@squ.edu.om Omani
Asst. Professor
Dr. Atika Khalaf

5421 a.khalaf@squ.edu.om Swedish
Asst. Professor
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Dr. Girija
Madhavanprabhak
5459 girija@squ.edu.om Indian
aran
Lecturer
Ms. Lina Shakman

5459 shakman@squ.edu.om Jordanian
Lecturer
Ms. Deepa
Thomas 5465 deepash@squ.edu.om Indian
Lecturer
Ms. Savithri
Raman 5466 savithri@squ.edu.om Indian
Lecturer
Ms. Harshita
Prabhakaran 5465 harshita@squ.edu.om Indian
Lecturer
Ms. Zainab Al
Azri 5475 alazri9@squ.edu.om Omani
Lecturer
Ms. Frincy Francis

5460 frincy.s@squ.edu.om Indian
Lecturer
Ms. Sheeba
Elizabeth 5456 sheeba.ej@squ.edu.om Indian
Lecturer
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Ms. Divya
Raghavan 5485 divyam@squ.edu.om Indian
Lecturer
Ms. Sophia Cyril

5485 sophiacyril@squ.edu.om Indian
Lecturer
Ms. Atiya Al
Furqani 5457 atiya@squ.edu.om Omani
Lecturer
Ms. Aysha Al
Hashmi 5482 aysha89@squ.edu.om Omani
Lecturer
Ms. Aisha Al
Shdefat 5477 alshdefat@squ.edu.om Jordanian
Lecturer
Ms. Samira Al
Hatmi 5468 salhatmi@squ.edu.om Omani
Coordinator
Skills & Simulation Lab
Ms. Zakiya Al
Subeihi
5446 zakiyas@squ.edu.om Omani
Laboratory
Technician
Ms. Koukab Al
Gharibi
5474 kawkab@squ.edu.om Omani
Laboratory
Technician
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Ms. Samia Al
Sabari
5474 samiar@squ.edu.om Omani
Laboratory
Technician
Mr. Abdullah Al
Yahyaei
5480 abdullahs@squ.edu.om Omani
Laboratory
Technician
Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation Unit
Dr. Khaled Al
Omari
5434 kalomari@squ.edu.om Jordanian
HoD, Asst.
Professor
Ms. Naama Al
Lamki 5408 naama@squ.edu.om Omani
Staff/QAAAU
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SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY 4

THE COLLEGE OF NURSING 4

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN) PROGRAM 7

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (MSN) PROGRAM IN ADULT ACUTE CARE

Student Learning Outcomes 39

Clinical Nurse Specialist Competencies achieved at the end of the program 42

LIST OF FACULTY AND STAFF 55

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC REGULATIONS 11

WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY 15

COURSES AND GRADING REGULATIONS 15

STUDENT UNIFORM/ PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE 24

RESEARCH FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES 51

STUDENTLEADERSHIP & REPRESENTATION 54

THE COLLEGE OF NURSING

History of the College

2002  Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program was established under the

2005  Curricular Review: Introduction of BSN Bridging Program

2011  First International Nursing Conference on Innovation in Nursing

2013  Further development of research profile of the College

2016  The College has continued its legacy as a minaret of excellence in

 The College, through its quality

 The College was granted the Excellence Award for Distinguished

2018  Second International Nursing Conference on Transforming Nursing

2020  The College starts its Master of Science in Nursing Midwifery

And the journey towards excellence continues...

Vision and Mission

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN) PROGRAM

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1. Integrate knowledge from various courses into nursing

1. Holders of General Education/General Education and Islamic Sciences Diploma

In order to be eligible for admission under these terms, a candidate must:

a. Have obtained as minimum of sixty-five percent (65%) grade in 3 out of 4 of the

2. Holders of General Certificate of Education- Advanced Level Certificate

3. Holders of International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

In order to be eligible for admission under these terms, a candidate must:

In order to be eligible for admission under these terms, a candidate must:

5. Holders of Diploma’s Degree (Bridging Nursing Students)

In order to be eligible for admission under these terms, a candidate must:

a. Applicants should have obtained diploma in nursing from a recognized institution.

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

● Advisor’s Information – contact number, email and office details.

Student should visit their advisor in the following times

Course Drop and Add

Withdrawal System (W)

Absence for Approved (extra-curricular) Activities

WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY

a) Attempts to disrupt the University’s cultural, literary and other activities.

COURSES AND GRADING REGULATIONS

ASSESSMENT OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS

B.1. Ongoing/In-Course Assessment:

a) Written in-course assessment tests

B.2. End of Course Assessment:

a) Written Examination consisting of Multiple-choice questions (MCQs), Short

The decision to hold a written final examination should be made on a course-by-course

For written final examinations, the following conditions apply:

REPETITION AND FAILURE OF COURSES

In relation to repetition and failure of courses, a student shall:

a) Repeat in its entirety any failed course with an F or FW grade.

Examination Instructions for Undergraduate Students:

1. Arrive at the exam hall at the mentioned time.

a) Completed the curriculum requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.00

B. CLASSIFICATION AND AWARD OF THE BSN DEGREE