Nursing Program

Our Mission

is to produce outstanding qualified nursing graduates for diverse health care delivery and leadership roles in order to improved health and quality of life.

Goals

1. To demonstrate competency as a care provider, communicator, advocate, collaborator, coordinator, manager, and educator.
2. Demonstrate pursuit & application of knowledge, respect for diversity, principles of critical thinking and scientific reasoning.
3. To apply strategies to manage issues of professional nursing practice.
4. To integrate knowledge from nursing, social, natural sciences, and humanities to provide professional nursing care.
5. To engage in caring nurse-client relationships using therapeutic communication & health education.
6. To function in professional nursing roles as a member of interdisciplinary teams.

Program Description

The Bachelor of Nursing Program at Batterjee Medical College is designed to prepare graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitudes in order to face the challenges and dynamics in health care services.

This program will educate undergraduates to provide safe, competent and compassionate nursing care that is grounded in theory and professional standards. The students will be prepared to practice nursing work collaboratively with individuals, families, groups, and communities in a variety of health settings: critical care, public health, mental health, nursing management, pediatric, obstetrics/gynecology and nursing research, to seek optimal health and well-being of all citizens.

Education also recognizes the characteristics unique to each individual and provides a process for the development and expression of each student's unique abilities and talents. There is a strong emphasis on critical and reflective inquiry and working in collaborative partnerships with clients to promote their health and well being. Students will pass through theoretical, practical and clinical work settings. Innovative teaching strategies are used, such as simulations, role play and problem solving.

Graduates will demonstrate strong leadership qualities that support an inter-professional collaborative model of client centered care. They will be able to positively influence the future of nursing practice and health care under an Islamic context with a strong understanding of the global health care environment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Upon completing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, graduates will be able to develop of skills, knowledge, processes, and attitudes necessary for successful functioning as a productive citizen in professional nursing work.

Program Structure

The first year

the students learn basic sciences which are necessary for health profession education. Courses in this year include Medical terminology, English , Introduction to professional nursing, chemistry, biology, physics, psychology, Computer, Islamic medical ethics.

The second year

is the stage of starting nursing students with fundamentals of nursing, Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, nutrition, pathology, microbiology.

The third year

is the starting of the real nursing specialties and clinical with Medical surgical nursing, Maternity and obstetric nursing, pediatric nursing, and pharmacology for nursing.

The fourth year

the students study and practice psychiatric nursing, nursing management, family and community nursing, emergency nursing, nursing research, biostatistics, and forensic medicine.

The fifth year

is the internship year that prepares the student for the real nursing life

Head Of Program Message

Dear Students,

Joining the Nursing Program will make you eligible to practice nursing with professionalism and humanity as people say, "Nurses are the Angels of Mercy". Herewith, I recommend you to keep these two characteristics in mind in your relationship with patients.

BMC's Nursing Program was established in 2009-2010. The program grants a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and focuses on the core values of care, health and safety. In a context of respect and high-quality performance, the Nursing Program achieves the vision of becoming a milestone in preparing qualified graduates to provide effective and competitive nursing care to meet the needs of all levels of private and public health institutions. By keeping up with global developments through advanced educational programs and continuous self- learning skills, the BMC Program of Nursing excels amongst international programs.

The Nursing Program encompasses a fine selection of faculty members in various disciplines related to nursing. The program cooperates with many hospitals in Jeddah to facilitate the training of students. The Training (Internship) team works closely with each and every student to ensure excellence and effectiveness in providing nursing care.

In our program, we are always keen on implementing different teaching methods to provide the best possible academic environment for our students and faculty. We make sure that the main duty is to serve students by improving their skills and abilities and supporting them in all aspects in order to foster a new responsible generation of students.

Finally, I would like to express my heartfelt wishes for your continued success in life. I recommend you to always keep good values and honesty in your work. I would like to welcome you again and invite you to join our nursing program at Batterjee Medical College for Science and Technology.

Dr. Asmaa Barakat, Head of Nursing Program

Career Path / Advice

The Nursing program provides students with a perfect opportunity to establish a thriving career in the healthcare industry. There is a high demand for nursing professionals in various healthcare centers and hospitals across the KSA. The Nursing program enables students to find lucrative jobs and endless employment opportunities.

Nursing Curriculum

First Year: Preparatory Year

Second Year

Third Year

Fourth Year

Internship Rotation: Fifth Year

Entry Requirements