The Nursing Diploma at Palestine Polytechnic University is designed to train and prepare skilled national healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality nursing services. The program follows scientific and professional standards with the aim of contributing to societal development and meeting healthcare needs. In addition to enhancing health awareness in Palestine, the program equips students with the skills required by both public and private hospitals and clinics. Graduates are also prepared to collaborate with various sectors and institutions within the local community to help achieve development goals in Palestine.

1. Understand the Fundamentals of Health Sciences and Nursing: Gain a solid foundation in health sciences, including anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
2. Develop Clinical Skills: Acquire essential nursing skills, such as measuring blood pressure, administering injections, and assessing patients' conditions.
3. Practical Training Opportunities: Provide hands-on experience through training in hospitals, care units, and healthcare centers, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings.
4. Understand Ethics and Professional Responsibilities: Foster an understanding of ethical issues in nursing and adherence to professional standards and principles.
5. Effective Communication: Develop communication skills to effectively interact with patients and collaborate with healthcare teams.
6. Self-Learning and Critical Thinking: Encourage students to engage in self-directed learning, ongoing research, and critical analysis of clinical situations.
7. Individual and Teamwork Skills: Cultivate the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a healthcare team.
8. Cultural Competency: Promote an understanding of cultural diversity and the ability to interact with patients from different backgrounds.
9. Community Engagement: Encourage active participation in community health initiatives and events.

These objectives aim to prepare students for the nursing profession by focusing on the scientific, clinical, ethical, and social aspects of healthcare. Graduates will be equipped to work in hospitals, clinics, and various healthcare facilities, and to pursue careers aligned with their skills and interests.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

General Knowledge Outcomes

• Equip students with foundational skills in nursing and healthcare.
• Provide a broad understanding of life sciences and health sciences.
• Offer general knowledge in areas such as Palestinian studies, Arabic language, and Islamic jurisprudence.
• Encourage self-directed learning, staying current with new developments, participating in professional growth activities, and fostering cultural awareness.

Specialized Knowledge Outcomes

The following are key specialized knowledge outcomes expected for nursing diploma graduates:

1. Scientific Understanding: Comprehend the foundational concepts in health sciences and nursing, including anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
2. Clinical Nursing Skills: Develop essential nursing skills, such as measuring blood pressure, administering injections, and using treatment equipment.
3. Clinical Assessment: Gain the ability to assess and examine patients effectively.
4. Ethics and Professional Responsibilities: Identify ethical issues in nursing practice and uphold professional standards and ethical principles.
5. Effective Communication: Cultivate effective communication skills with patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team.
6. Self-Learning and Critical Analysis: Demonstrate the ability to engage in independent research, continuous learning, and critical analysis of clinical situations.
7. Examination and Diagnosis: Understand the use of medical instruments and procedures to accurately diagnose patient conditions.
8. Safe Management of Care: Learn safety protocols and preventive measures to ensure the safe delivery of care.
9. Individual and Team Work: Develop the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a healthcare team.
10. Cultural Competency: Understand and effectively interact with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
11. Community Engagement: Participate in community health events and initiatives to promote public health awareness.

Nursing Diploma graduates have a wide range of job opportunities within the healthcare sector. Some of these opportunities include:

1. Hospitals
   • Nursing in intensive care units, emergency units, surgical wards, and maternity and childbirth departments.
   • Working in internal medicine and general surgery departments.
2. Home Care
   • Providing personalized care for patients in their home environments.
3. Primary Healthcare Centers
   • Delivering basic care, conducting routine checkups, and providing specialized nursing care in areas like chronic diseases, mental health, and physiotherapy.
4. Mental Health
   • Offering psychiatric care and support for patients with mental health disorders.
5. Public Health
   • Participating in community health initiatives and campaigns aimed at promoting public health awareness and improving community wellness.
6. Health Education
   • Teaching and mentoring students in nursing schools or training future healthcare professionals.
7. Healthcare Industry
   • Working with companies that provide medical solutions, equipment, or healthcare technologies.
8. Government Institutions
   • Joining healthcare teams in government agencies, contributing to public healthcare initiatives.
9. Research Nursing
   • Participating in medical research and clinical trials to advance healthcare knowledge and practices.
10. Self-Employment
    • Opening a private practice or providing independent nursing services.

Job opportunities may also vary depending on the graduate’s level of education and additional specializations. Areas such as critical care nursing or pediatric nursing can further broaden employment prospects. Graduates are encouraged to explore positions in hospitals, healthcare clinics, and medical care centers that align with their skills and interests.