Nursing Degrees Online

The Faculty of Nursing offers an upgrading program for practical nurses (nurses who have graduated from a 24 month nursing study program). The main purpose of this program is to provide a professional education for practical nurses in order to improve the quality of nursing care. This is a part-time program that takes two years (6 semesters and a total of 52 credits) to complete. After earning this diploma, the graduate can apply to the BSN program. Criteria for Admission: Tawjihi 60% and above. Two year Diploma in Nursing. At least two years of clinical experience. Satisfactory knowledge of English. Passing the entrance exam which assesses academic Nursing ability. Admission Process: Advertising for this program is done in the local newspapers and with letters to Palestinian health institutions. Each candidate will be interviewed by a selection panel from the Nursing Faculty. Paradigm of courses DIPLOMA IN NURSINGFirst Year FALL SEMESTER CR SPRING SEMESTER CR ENGL 100 English Intensive 4 NURS 252* Fundamentals of Nursing II 5 NURS 205 Pathophysiology 2 NURS 352 Pharmacology II 2 NURS 351 Pharmacology I 2 PSYC 231 Growth and Development 3 NURS 355 Professional Foundation 2 SUMMER SEMESTER CR BIOL 141 Introduction to Biology I 4 NURS 332* Maternity Nursing 5 * Note: These courses include 105 hours of clinical practice. Second Year FALL SEMESTER CR SPRING SEMESTER CR NURS 333* Pediatric Nursing 5 NURS 341* Psychiatric Nursing 5 NURS 336* Medical Surgical Nursing III 5 BIOL 253 Nutrition 3 SUMMER SEMESTER CR NURS 350 Nursing Management 3 NURS 388 Clinical Practicum R PHIL 104 Medical Ethics 2

Description of the program of Diploma in Neonatal Nursing

This program provides specialized knowledge and skills applied in the nursing of selected human responses/ life processes as a basis for planning, implementing and evaluating nursing interventions for special infants and their families.

Criteria for Admission:
Tawjihi 60% or above.
Three year Diploma or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.
Two to three years of nursing experience, preferably pediatric or neonatal.
Satisfactory knowledge of English.
Two letters of recommendation from employer / supervisor.
Satisfactory outcome of an interview evaluating background and suitability for a Neonatal specialty.

Admission Process:

Advertising for this program is done in the local newspapers. Institutions also will be invited to nominate suitable candidates for the program. Each candidate will be interviewed by a selection panel which requires evidence of the candidate’s educational and professional qualifications.