DIPLOMA IN NURSING SCIENCE
The Diploma In Nursing Science is designed to train graduates to become a professional nurse. Professional nurses make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. A graduate who has completed a Diploma in Nursing, and eligible to sit for the Board of Nursing Examination for licensure as a registered nurse.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
At the end of the programme, graduates should be able to:
- Produce nurses which able to think critically, apply theory into practical, and provide health promotion to community.
- Inculcate caring and professional values to everyone in community health services.
- Generate highly motivated and dedicated nurses with full supported self development in their lifelong learning for career achievement.
- Produce a quality nurse and enable to further their study either in local or international institutions.
DURATION OF PROGRAMME
The duration of the course for this program is 3 years which is consists of two semesters. The minimum period for the completion of this program is 6 semesters, while the maximum period allowed is 10 semester. In the final year, students have to sit Board of Nursing Examination for licensure as a registered nurse.