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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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Course No رقم المساق Course Name اسم المساق Credit hours الساعات المعتمدة Course Description وصف المساق
4001 Arabic Language 3 This course covers a various number of linguistic issues in Arabic language. It aims to provide the student with a high level of skills and practices that would contribute to promote his language abilities either spoken or written.
4002 Islamic Culture 3 This course is designed to emphasize a group of principles and thoughts that affect human attitudes to life from an Islamic point of view. It stresses the direct relationship between man and Allah, and aims at improving this life by liberating the human
4320 Modern History of Palestine 3 This course aims to introduce the student to the history of Palestine and the events that Palestine has been exposed to since The second half of the nineteenth century and until the end of this era.
8200 Effective English Language Use 3 This course is designed to acquaint students with the process of writing, and the mechanisms of proofreading and revision so that the focus is on the mechanics of writing and development, such as cause and effect and comparison and classification and deal
8239 Skills for Life 2 he transition from high school to university can be a challenge for many students. Learning expectations are different. The student must play a more effective role in the learning process and assume greater responsibility, and he must adapt to the new learning culture very quickly. This course is designed to assist the student in the transition process more easily and to increase and develop important life skills related to the student's personal behaviors, so that he is better prepared for his academic and professional career. This course focuses on self-awareness, personal growth, and building positive relationships with others. Through these skills, along with the desire and dedication to learn, and the desire to help others, a student can be successful at the university, able to make significant contributions to his family, employers, societies and the world at large
8498 Biology for health sciences remidal 0 This course is designed for the non-biology major students from the Department of Nursing. It will introduce them to the basic general concepts in biology, which include classification, cell theory, principles of general biology as they relate to the cellular, organism and population levels of organization and introduction to the various systems of living organisms such as the digestive, respiratory, nervous and reproductive systems.
8499 Chemistry for health sciences remedial 0 The course is intended to introduce students with the fundamental concepts of chemistry which include matters, reactions and gases. The course will focus in measurement, properties and calculation of matters, chemical reactions types and stoichiometry, atoms electronic structure and bonding, gases properties and law and finally base, salts and buffers.
8991 Computer Skills 3 This course is a broad introduction to the use of computers as tools for creativity, communications and organizing information. The course also provides fundamental basic knowledge in dealing with Microsoft office, internet browsing and visual basic
8992 Computer Skills LAB 1 This course is a broad introduction to the use of computers as tools for creativity, communications and organizing information. The course also provides fundamental basic knowledge in dealing with Microsoft office, internet browsing and visual basic
8996 English A2 0 This course is designed to help minor university students with the beginner A1 and A2 levels improve their English Language proficiency in the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) to reach the pre-intermediate level (B1) as benchmarked by the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). It places the students and their needs at the center of the learning process by ensuring that they encounter the most relevant and useful language at the right point in their learning. The English A2 course is rich in practical activities as it provides students with a wide variety of listening, speaking, and writing tasks that motivate them, address their language needs, develop their skills, and help them to become confident users of the English language. It also integrates students with using technology to serve their educational purposes, by means of Google Classroom and Cambridge One Learning Management System to watch purposeful educational videos and carry out online tasks and homework to increase their exposure to the language.
8997 English B1 3 This course is a continuation to course English A2. It is designed to help minor university students with the beginner A2 level improve their English Language proficiency in the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) to reach the pre-intermediate level (B1) as benchmarked by the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). It places the students and their needs at the center of the learning process by ensuring that they encounter the most relevant and useful language at the right point in their learning. The English B1 course is rich in practical activities as it provides students with a wide variety of listening, speaking, and writing tasks that motivate them, address their language needs, develop their skills, and help them become confident users of the English language. It also integrates students with using technology to serve their educational purposes, by means of Google classroom and Cambridge One Learning Management System to watch purposeful educational videos and carry out online tasks and homework to increase their exposure to the language.
8999 Entrepreneurship 2 Its course is designed to help students consider becoming job innovators rather than just job seekers. It is an introduction to the practice of entrepreneurship and an opportunity for participants to consider their preparation for an entrepreneurial career and more advanced training in entrepreneurship. It covers the nature of entrepreneurship, different types of career opportunities, identifying local entrepreneurs, assessing entrepreneurial trends and identifying potential challenges and risks that entrepreneurs may face.

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Course No رقم المساق Course Name اسم المساق Credit hours الساعات المعتمدة Course Description وصف المساق
4308 Hebrew Language 3 Designed to study the basic Hebrew language skills. Students will learn listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Hebrew. The relation between Hebrew and other languages will also be high lighted.
4321 Development in the Arabic World 3 This course covers the following topics: the economy, social status and civil in the Arab world, the analysis of the situation of the Arab at the international level, the principles of development, the characteristics of Arab integration, the fundamental .
4322 Contemporary Problems 3 This course discusses the fundamental problems humanity face. These problems affect people as individuals or groups in terms of the social economic, political or health aspects, and which, in turn, affect their happiness.
4323 French Language 3 Designed to study the language and culture of French speakers. Students will develop rudimentary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French, and will study cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of French and other French – speaking
4325 Spanish Language 3 Designed to study the language and culture of Spanish speakers. Students will develop rudimentary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish, and will study cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of Spanish and other Spanish – spea
4326 German Language 3 Designed to study the language and culture of German speakers, Students will develop rudimentary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in German, and will study cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of German and other German – speaking
4622 Democracy, Human Rights, & Human International Law 3 The course stresses the notion of democracy, its history with new applied samples in view of studying the Palestinian situation. It also emphasizes the notion of human rights and its history, in addition to the tools and mechanisms adapted to protect human .
4626 The History of Science in Arab & Islam 3 This course discusses the issue of science in Arab World before the spreading of Islam. Then it discusses the impact of Islam on science in general. The course contains several subjects, such as the science of Fiqh (Islamic law)
5385 Advanced English Language 3 This course aims to prepare students for academic study by improving their level in the field of reading speed and accuracy. Pieces containing long and complex sentences are also selected to enable students to enrich their vocabulary by knowing the meaning of the word from the context. Students are also trained to notice the apparent and implied meaning of the context. This also trains students to separate information from the text and points of view in it.
5440 Home Garden 3 This course includes the definition of home garden and its benefits, problems and objectives, design and choice of location in addition to its role in achieving food security for developing communities and building a strong family agricultural economy.
5456 Turkish Language 3 Study the basics and principles of the Turkish language, where the four language skills include reading, writing, speaking, and listening. To the level in which he is able to write correct sentences, express himself in simple words, and understand reading and listening at the level of a paragraph about things related to and surrounding him.
5975 Integrity Transparency and anti-corruption 3 The course deals with defining the concepts of integrity, transparency, and corruption, locally and globally, while showing the forms of corruption practice within the Palestinian society and its negative effects, as well as the causes that lead to it, whether political, social, economic, partisan, historical, or external and other factors. In addition to identifying ways to confront it in order to reach good governance, whether at the level of official governmental or private institutions.
8011 Palestinian prisoners movement 3 This course deals with the captive movement from multiple aspects, the most important of which is the cultural aspect. The development of the captive movement was divided into four stages, the first being the stage of cultural repression (1967-1972), the stage of struggle and rebellion (1972-1980), the stage of prosperity (1980-1991), and the stage of fluctuation 1992. The process of struggle development, the state of ups and downs in the struggle of the captive movement, and there is a stage of the criterion of resistance activity for the Palestinian people, the degree of revolutionary violence against the occupier and its reflection on prisons, and there is a stage of detention periods according to the cases of central prisons and the events and cases of progress and decline
8237 Psychology 3 The course deals with the principles of psychology, general psychological laws of human behavior, and the goals of psychology in terms of knowing the factors and variables that govern behavior, understanding it, predicting it and judging it by addressing the general topics of psychology
8989 Physical education 3

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Course No رقم المساق Course Name اسم المساق Credit hours الساعات المعتمدة Course Description وصف المساق
22014 Biology for health professions 3 An introduction to anatomical concepts from the cellular level to the whole organism. It will outline the basic biological and chemical principles vital to comprehension of the organization of the human body and its structure of cells, tissues and organs. The focus will be on establishing a basic understanding of the interrelationships between the following topics: selected biological molecules, cellular processes, mechanisms of inheritance and genetic variation, principle of homeostasis and the structure and function of the digestive and musculoskeletal systems. A laboratory component will allow students to explore the anatomical concepts through a range of laboratory based activities.
22015 Chemistry for health professions 3 This introductory course will discuss fundamental principles of Chemistry basic to the understanding of the health related interdisciplinary sciences. Topics include the classification of materials, subatomic and atomic properties, structure and chemical bonding, chemical nomenclature, chemical quantities and reactions and the analysis of the properties of solutions.
22016 Microbiology 3 Provides theoretical and practical techniques in the classification, isolation and identification of microorganisms. The course comprises study of the concepts of infection, transmission of disease, pathogenicity, body defense mechanisms, prevention and control of infections. Students acquire an understanding of the purposes of various microbes and the underlying pathophysiology pertaining to select microbial diseases. Instruction in safe work practices and the concept of the need for quality control are integrated parts of the course.
22019 Psycology and Sociology 3 This course Identify the scope and significance of sociology and psychology in nursing, the course familiarizes student of main concepts of psycho-sociology that influence of social situation on human thought and action. The course will divide into four parts: the first part introduces students the relevance of psycho-sociology to nursing practices. The second part presents the duality of agency and structure and personal developments in everyday life. Part three , emphasizes on some of group dynamics processes such as social attitude, stereotypes and discriminations and practical examples of prosocial behaviors such as helping and solidarity in crises. Part four focuses mainly on contemporary pscyo-sociological issues are relevant to improving professional identity of nursing such as social detriments of health, the social structure of health , psycho-sociological experiences of illness, nursing-patients relations, health promotions and coping and caring with illness. This course will give a practical attention to Palestinian context .
22022 Epidemiology 2 This course is aims to cover basic epidemiology principles, concepts, and procedures useful in the surveillance and investigation of health-related states or events. The student will be expected to have gained a variety of skills, including an ability to describe the common causes of death, disease and disability in her or his community. In addition, they will gain knowledge about measuring and interpreting patterns of disease occurrence; routine sources of data, their strengths and limitations; study designs used in epidemiology and when to apply them; epidemiological models of causation; and will examine issues of study design and interpretation of results.
22023 Biostatistics for health professions 3 This course is aimed to help students learn the basic statistical methods that are commonly used in medicine and biomedical research. Topics include tools for describing data; theoritical probability distributions; methods for performing statistical inference; Epidemiological measures; Non-
22024 First aid 1 The course provides students with the knowledge and skills about emergency nursing which is necessary to care competently and safely in emergency situations. It provides the students with knowledge and skills that will help them to efficiently provide nursing care for patients during emergency and disaster situations either in pre-hospital settings or in hospital setting and also in disasters. The course will cover the legal aspects of first responder care, personal safety and protection, patient assessment, first aid and emergency nursing care for trauma in the different body systems and first aids and emergency nursing care for specific medical emergencies. Critical thinking and problem solving is emphasized. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to: Develop the knowledge and skills needed to meet many different types of situations when emergency first aid care is needed and medical assistance is not excessively delayed. Develop the knowledge and skills needed to aid the infant, the child, or the adult in the event of an accident or illness. Describe how to minimize risks to themselves and others. Identify appropriate nursing diagnosis and expected outcomes for the trauma patient based on the assessment data. Based on the nursing diagnosis, identify the appropriate interventions for patients with trauma or illness. Identify the mechanisms for assessing the effectiveness of nursing interventions for patients with trauma or illness.
22025 Medical terminology for Health professionals 2 This course covers basic medical terminology beginning with prefixes, suffixes and word roots used in medical and health care language. It also develops knowledge by identifying, analyzing, defining, spelling and pronouncing terms and learning abbreviations related to each of the body systems

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Course No رقم المساق Course Name اسم المساق Credit hours الساعات المعتمدة Course Description وصف المساق
8998 English B2 3 This course aims to help minor university students with their general English by improving their Language proficiency from upper intermediate (B2) to advanced (C1) in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). The textbook, Empower B2, is based on a combination of content from "Cambridge University Press" and a validated assessment from "Cambridge Assessment English" to enable students to make consistent and measurable progress with reference to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The course is fundamentally learner-centered, as it has clear orientation and goals that meet the students' needs. It seeks to sustain students' motivation through interactive visuals by personalizing their language practice experience and engaging them into interesting content with a variety of tasks.
22061 Communication and health education for nurses 1 This course aims to prepare students to effectively communicate with patients, families, and with the interprofessional team in various healthcare settings. Students explore various models and theories of communication to develop core effective communication competencies that are essential for effective communication. The course explores the role of communication in patient safety and introduces communication tools to prevent errors caused by communication. The course focuses on health education and strategies of teaching and learning with emphasis is on assessment of learning needs, planning of health education delivery and evaluation of health education to individuals, family, group and community. The course uses actual and fictional scenarios to discuss communication challenges and solutions. Students are expected to deliver health education sessions in real or simulated contexts.
22062 History Taking and Physical Assessment lab 1 The course provides hand on essential skills in inspection, palpitation, percussion, and auscultation required for the student to conduct a complete physical health assessment in labs . Data obtained in the physical health examination is essential for the nurse to establish nursing diagnoses, plan the client’s care, and evaluate the outcomes of nursing care. Knowledge of the normal structure and function of body parts and systems is an essential requisite to conducting physical assessment.
22064 Medical Surgical Nursing 1 Theory 3 This course introduces the student to common health conditions of adults and older adults with common health conditions. It explores clinical manifestation of common health conditions, the treatment modalities and care management of the various (selected conditions) according to body systems. The course integrates knowledge from various sources with emphasis on pathophysiology and pharmacology. The students are guided to critically apply the nursing process, ethical principles and safety in the care management of patients along the continuum of care. Students are encouraged to begin exploring the value of evidence based clinical guidelines and health informatics relevant to the health conditions of patients.
22065 Medical Surgical Nursing I - Practice 4 This course is the introductory clinical experience. It offers the students the opportunity to have a supervised hands- on experience in the care management of patient and the translation of theoretical knowledge into practice. The course emphasizes the application of health assessment and the utilization of the nursing process in the evidence based clinical guidelines and management for adult and older adults with common health conditions. The course offers the opportunity to enhance targeted competencies, socialization into nursing and nursing care environment with emphasis on quality, safety, health informatics, patient centeredness and system based care. The students are accountable for advancing their competency levels, through practice in the nursing lab, which accommodates the training needs on daily basis, as per weekly schedule.
22067 Medical Surgical Nursing Theory II-Theory 3 This course builds on Adult Health Nursing I- (Theory) where the students examine health conditions of body systems that affect adult and older adult populations. It explores clinical manifestation and causes of selected health conditions that are common in Palestine, the treatment modalities and care management of these conditions. The course integrates knowledge from various sources with emphasis on pathophysiology and pharmacology. The student is expected to critically apply the nursing process, begin to develop clinical judgment skills while respecting ethical, legal and safety principles in the holistic care management of patients along the continuum of care. Students are encouraged to integrate evidence to augment and update their knowledge base. Concepts of collaboration, safety and patient centered care are explored as arching concepts in the management of care.
22068 Medical Surgical Nursing II-practice 4 : This course builds on Adult Health Nursing I practice ,it will help students develop a practical foundation for nursing practice and introduces the nursing process as a framework for professional nursing practice. It explores clinical manifestation and causes of selected health conditions that are common in in the world and specifically in the Palestinian population , the treatment modalities and care management of these conditions. Concepts from the humanities, social, behavioral, and natural sciences are examined for their applicability to nursing. The student is expected to critically apply the nursing process, begin to develop clinical judgment skills while respecting ethical, legal and safety principles in the holistic care management of patients along the continuum of care. Students are encouraged to integrate evidence to augment and update their knowledge base. Concepts of collaboration, safety and patient centered care are explored as arching concepts in the management of care. The nursing process is applied to the care of clients who are either at risk for, or are experiencing common disruptions of health selected alterations experienced by the adult client (e.g. alterations in endocrine, renal hematology ,nervous ,reproductive and immune system etc.)
22069 Maternal Health Nursing and Care of the Newborn -Theory 3 This course aims to introduce nursing students to basic concepts and principals of nursing care for women before, during and after delivery, the newborn and their families. Students will utilize the nursing process in the provision and promotion of holistic care. Concepts to be explored include normal and abnormal issues during pregnancy, delivery, the postnatal period and the newborn. The most common therapeutic, health and pharmacological interventions associated with promoting health and wellness and management of conditions or disorders are also identified.
22070 Maternal Health Nursing and Care of the Newborn -Practice 2 This course aims at providing nursing students with essential clinical training that would enable them to provide holistic health and nursing care for childbearing family at different stages; antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum. The nursing role in health promotion and prevention of disease is emphasized during the clinical period. Students will be able to engage in the management of clients undergoing diagnostic/therapeutic procedures; care of mother and fetus during the perinatal period; application of knowledge and skills pertaining to the care and management of a newborn.
22071 Mental Health Nursing - Theory 3 This course aims to develop fundamental knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to the restoration and maintenance of optimal mental health and recovery from mental illness. Students will explore the scientific basis of mental illness and disorder including: anxiety; depression; mania; schizophrenia; anorexia nervosa; substance abuse; and survivors of violence or abuse. Students will develops introductory skills integral to the assessment of mental health disorders and the evaluation of coping abilities.
22072 Mental Health Nursing - Practice 2 Students will apply mental health nursing knowledge, including decision making and critical thinking skills, and beginner practitioner skills pertaining to the care and management of individuals with a variety of mental health problems. This course provides the opportunity for students to work with individuals in a mental health care settings. Students will undertake one day a week in a mental health clinical placement for 10 weeks and have five weeks of simulated practice in a lab environment distributed throughout the semester
22073 Child and Adolescent Health Nursing- Theory 3 This course introduces students to appropriate scientific knowledge which enables them to develop their own unique clinical and educational approach to care of children, adolescents and their families. The course progresses from simple to complex concepts, as it moves from normal growth and development to health promotion and maintenance to prevention of illnesses and selected health issues.
22074 Child and Adolescent Health Nursing -Practice 2 This course teaches students essential clinical skills and competencies that enables them to provide holistic health and nursing care for children, adolescents and their families. The aim of the course is to enable students to think critically in providing nursing care to children and adolescents with different health problems through the application of the nursing process. Students will promote health prevention strategies for children and their families.
22075 Research Methods for Nurses 3 Research is fundamental to the development of knowledge and practice in the health professions. nurses must be able to support, participate in, apply and evaluate research findings related to their practice. This course is designed to increase the student's knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research concepts and methodologies, which can be used to address research questions relevant to nurses. Emphasis is on understanding and critiquing core research concepts.
22076 Evidence-Based Practice 2 This course will enable students to apply the critical thinking skills, decision making process, and scientific inquiry to solve clinical problems within the clinical nursing practice areas. Focus is placed on the cyclical process of identifying clinical questions, searching and appraising the evidence for potential solutions/innovations, planning for implementing practice changes, evaluating the outcomes and identifying additional gaps in nursing knowledge. Integration of the existing evidence with clinical judgment, patient preferences, inter professional perspectives and other resources form the basis for the clinical decision-making process that is inherent in improving patient, population and organizational outcomes.
22077 Management of Individuals with Complex Health Needs - Theory 3 This course further develops nursing knowledge and critical thinking skills whilst utilizing the nursing process through exploration of common, complex health challenges. Technical, scientific, interpersonal and clinical decision-making skills are also further developed. Students apply concepts and skills related to the care and management of individuals with acute and life threatening conditions.
22078 Management of Individuals with Complex Health Needs - Practice 2 This course will help students to develop clinical reasoning and judgment skills pertinent to perform complex nursing care. Students are expected to build on the knowledge and skills that they exposed to in their clinical courses particularly Adult health nursing 1 and 2. The course enriches the educational experience of nursing students by advancing their skills in assessing, communicating with, and managing patients with complex health needs in both, critical care settings and non-critical care settings.
22079 Community Health Nursing - Theory 3 This course will enable students to understand community health by exploring theoretical frameworks and health care policies and practices that underpin community health nursing. The course will introduce epidemiology; identify determinants of health and discuss health promotion theories and illness prevention strategies for individuals, families and groups; and, discuss vulnerable populations. Community health nurses are responsible for incorporating health planning into their practice. This course is complemented by regular community visits which encompass the undertaking of community health needs assessments followed by implementation of appropriate and culturally sensitive, health education strategies.
22080 Community Health Nursing - Practice 2 This course will enable students to develop an understanding of community health care nursing. They will develop skills in assessment of an individual and develop rapport with family and community at large. Students will assess physical, sociocultural, environmental factors that influence, individual, families and communities, identify populations at risk and implement and evaluate primary care nursing interventions. This course has 120 hours of clinical placement to enable students to integrate theory into practice. Students will undertake one day (8 hours) of clinical placement a week in health care community stings
22081 Gerontology Nursing 1 an introduction to aging process targeted towards understanding demographics of aging societies, lifespan theories, methods of aging research, psychosocial aging processes, family and care giving issues, housing and long-term care, and current social policies.it also focus on nursing care for these groups
22082 Palliative care nursing 1 In this course the student will learn how to intersect with treating serious illness, and how palliative care skills can help improve quality of life for patients, families and providers. The goal of palliative nursing care is to promote quality of life across the illness trajectory through the relief of suffering. The nurse gives attention to the physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and existential aspects of the patient and family.
22083 Nursing graduation project 1 This course provides nursing students the opportunity to prepare a research proposal paper relevant to their Health Sciences programs. Students are expected to perform extensive literature review, select appropriate methodology and methods of study, explore ethical implications of undergoing research study, write a research proposal for presentation Identify a researchable area related to the field of study -Produce an extensive literature review related to the identified field of study. -Utilize appropriate research methods as applied to the field of study. -Explore ethical implications of undertaking research related to the field of study. - Prepare a written research proposal relating to the field of study.
22086 Health Informatics 2 Nursing Informatics focuses on the use and management of nursing information to enhance, facilitate and guide nursing knowledge and practice. This course introduces students to important informatics tools that are currently utilized in healthcare to ensure safe and quality nursing care. The course explores the role of information technology tools in shaping nursing knowledge, practice, and research. Electronic Health Records (EHR) and telehealth, among other technologies, will be introduced. This course provides introductory health informatics knowledge that nurses use on a daily basis to practice competently in an increasingly complex and high-tech healthcare environment. The course also highlights the current issues related to the protection of patient privacy, confidentiality, and security of protected health information (PHI). The course also examines the potential of using an expanding range of social media as a way of delivering health information and maintaining connections between healthcare professionals and their clients.
22087 Consolidated Nursing Practice 4 This course is the final clinical experience for nursing students before graduating and being able to function as registered general nurses in health care settings. This clinical experience will enable students to consolidate the knowledge and skills gained throughout the nursing program in both the clinical and theory courses to effectively prepare them for their future role as registered professional nurses. In order to establish the student’s suitability for employment and future licensure as a Registered Nurse they will be required to pass clinically focused exit exam during this placement.
22090 Anatomy & Physiology 1 for Nurses 3 The aim is to extend the students understanding of the workings of the body systems and the communication processes required to coordinate their activities. Topics covered will be the structure and function of the following systems: endocrine, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, integumentary, immune, urinary and reproductive. A laboratory component will allow students to explore anatomical and physiological concepts through a range of laboratory based activities.
22091 Anatomy and Physiology lab for nurses 1 This course provides students with opportunity to relate the theoretical knowledge of The laboratory component of Human Anatomy and physiology provides an approach to understanding basic human structure and function presented in the lecture and experience working together in small groups to achieve each lab's objectives.
22092 Anatomy and Physiology II for Nurses 2 This course is a continuation of Anatomy & physiology I for nurses Topics covered will be the structure and function of the following systems: nervous, integumentary, musculoskeletal , urinary and reproductive systems . A laboratory component will allow students to explore anatomical and physiological concepts through a range of laboratory based activities.
22093 Introduction to Nursing 3 "Introduction to Nursing" is an introductory course that aims to introduce first-year nursing students to the concepts of the contemporary nursing profession. These concepts include, but are not limited to, the concept of professionalism, health care, health promotion, effective communication and communication, holistic patient care, teaching and learning, critical thinking, ethics, and patient advocacy. The course also reviews the concepts of clinical decision-making and linking critical thinking to the application of the nursing process.
22094 Fundamentals of Nursing - Theory 3 This course emphasizes fundamental nursing principles of clinical practice including safety, positioning, transporting, infection control, risks and errors, vital signs, oxygenation, elimination, comfort, sleep and rest, assistance with daily living activities, medication administration, and documentation (including electronic documentation). Students will be expected to demonstrate competence in applying the nursing process.
22095 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 2 The course provides the student with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate foundation clinical nursing competencies. The student is expected to apply the nursing process in simulated and supervised clinical settings. This course places great emphasis on students internalizing and demonstrating safety as a principle when applying the nursing process as a framework for the care of a client. Students will be required to master nursing competencies in the nursing skills lab prior to supervised clinical placements.
22096 History Taking and Physical Assessment Theory 3 This course aims at the theoretical knowledge and basic skills in examination, palpitations, rhythm, and auscultation required for the student to fully assess the physical health of young and older adults and their relationship to diseases. The data obtained in the physical health examination is necessary for the nurse to establish nursing diagnosis, plan patient care, and evaluate nursing care outcomes. Knowledge of the natural structure and function of body parts and systems is a prerequisite for conducting a physical clinical evaluation of the patient .
22097 Pathophysiology for nurses 2 This course introduces pathophysiological processes of the body systems affecting human beings across the lifespan. It builds on prior knowledge obtained from pure science and life science courses that include anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and chemistry. It focuses on understanding health alterations, symptomatology, diagnostic techniques, as well as medical and surgical procedures. This course focuses on the following topics: 1. Review of basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology, microbiology and chemistry 2. Alteration process in different body systems 3. Signs and symptoms of different diseases/conditions 4. Diagnostic tests and techniques 5. Medical and surgical procedure
22098 Clinical Nutrition for nurses 2 This course enables the students to understand the Principle of nutrition , lays the foundation of normal nutrition ,covering the macronutrients ,vitamins , mineral, fluids and energy balance. Nutrition in the life cycle, applies the principles of nutrition to individual patient care and nutrition assessment . normal nutrition needs are incorporated into the recommendation that are unique for each lifespan group and are presented in way that encourage incorporation of this information into nursing process. clinical nutrition and diet therapy , covers therapeutic nutrition topics a wide range
22100 Introduction Nursing graduation project 1 This course aims to teach students the skills of the scientific research process and evidence-based practice to study a phenomenon related to clinical practice or the provision of health services through a set of main lectures provided by the supervisor of the general course and students are distributed in research groups so that each group consists of 5 to 7 students and is supervised by a teacher who directs students to choose a research topic, whether basic or applied, in order to conduct a study that improves the services provided in the field. Health or nursing or the provision of educational or health services. . This requires a review of the relevant literature and the formulation of a research proposal to study the selected phenomenon.
22101 Comprehensive Nursing Exam 0 The comprehensive exam for nursing students at Palestine Polytechnic University aims to assess the comprehensive knowledge and clinical skills acquired by the student during the period of his academic and practical studies. This exam is a prerequisite for graduation and is given after completing all theoretical and practical courses. The exam is a measure of the student's competence and readiness to practice nursing professionally and effectively. The exam is taken once, and if successful, the student has fulfilled all the graduation requirements and obtained a bachelor's degree in nursing. If he does not pass, the student must retake the exam within a period not exceeding one month, with a fee equivalent to one credit hour. The comprehensive exam is a crucial step to ensure that the student is qualified to enter the labor market deservedly and achieve the professional standards required for practical practice in nursing.
22102 Infections Control and Safety Measures for Nursing 1 The course is designed for nursing profession in various fields who are required to possess a working knowledge of infection control and patient safety practices pertinent to their job responsibilities. The course aims to identify how the nurse can promote patient safety and control infection, recognize the important principles when dealing with multidrug-resistant organisms, and verbalize steps the nurse can take to prevent occupational exposure.
22103 Leadership and Quality Management in Nursing- Theory 3 This course introduces students to management functions and leadership roles in nursing practice at the unit level. The course addresses the selected theories of nursing management and leadership, organizational structure, and core management and leadership skills needed in the current healthcare setting. It also explores organizational aspects of risk, safety and quality, including disaster management. This course will be delivered whilst students are in their final clinical placement where they will be required to apply some of the nursing management competencies introduced in this course.
22104 Leadership and Quality Management in Nursing- Practice 1 duces students to management functions and leadership roles in nursing practice at the unit level. The course addresses the selected theories of nursing management and leadership, organizational structure, and core management and leadership skills needed in the current healthcare setting. It also explores organizational aspects of risk, safety and quality, including disaster management. This course will be delivered whilst students are in their final clinical placement where they will be required to apply some of the nursing management competencies introduced in this course.
22105 Health Care Ethics for nurses 1 This course identifies professional, ethical, and legal principles relevant to the practice of a registered nurse. It provides an opportunity to assess ethical and legal issues confronting nurses and other health care providers in a variety of health care settings. Topics that will be emphasized are; value clarification, ethical theory, ethical decision-making models, and professional ethical standards. Students will be encouraged to discuss ethical dilemma issues encountered in clinical care setting. In addition, the course will address legal concepts and regulations under which professional nurses’ practice in Palestine. Students examine personal, professional, institutional, and societal values as they develop their ethics knowledge base.
22106 Clinical Pharmacology 1 for nurses 2 This foundational course is tailored for nursing students, providing essential pharmacological knowledge critical for effective patient care. Students will explore core principles of pharmacology, including drug classifications, mechanisms of action, and pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes. The curriculum encompasses a detailed examination of commonly prescribed antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals, focusing on their therapeutic applications, adverse effects, and nursing considerations. Additionally, students will study respiratory and cardiac medications, gaining insights into their pharmacological properties and clinical implications. Through case studies and evidence-based practices, this course fosters critical thinking and enhances the ability to deliver safe and effective medication management and patient education in various healthcare settings.
22107 Clinical Pharmacology 2 for nurses 2 This advanced course is designed for nursing students building upon foundational pharmacological principles from Course 1, focusing on the complex pharmacological management of endocrine medications, central nervous system agents, and corticosteroids. Participants will analyze the mechanisms of action, therapeutic indications, and potential adverse effects associated with these drug classes, with an emphasis on clinical application and patient safety. Key topics include the management of diabetes, thyroid disorders, psychiatric conditions, and the use of corticosteroids in treating inflammatory diseases. Through interactive discussions, case-based scenarios, and the application of current clinical guidelines, students will enhance their ability to critically assess pharmacological therapies and implement comprehensive care plans that optimize patient outcomes in diverse clinical environments.
22108 Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses 2 Emergency and Trauma Nursing provide essential skills and knowledge to effectively manage acute and life-threatening medical situations. This course prepares students to assess and respond to various emergencies, such as traumatic injuries, cardiac events, respiratory distress, and shock. Students learn to perform triage, stabilize patients, administer emergency medications, and provide rapid interventions. Through hands-on training, simulations, and case studies, students practice teamwork, critical thinking, and swift decision-making under pressure—key abilities in high-stakes settings like emergency departments and trauma units. This course empowers students to deliver high-quality, immediate care, improving patient outcomes and enabling them to handle complex scenarios confidently and skillfully.
22109 Growth and Development 1 Course Description: This course offers an in-depth study of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children from birth through adolescence. Emphasizing key developmental theories and research, the course explores the stages of growth, critical developmental milestones, and factors influencing development, such as genetics, environment, culture, and family dynamics. Designed for healthcare professionals, particularly those in pediatric settings, the course focuses on practical applications, including the early identification of developmental delays and strategies to promote optimal child development in clinical practice.
22110 Basic Life Support / BLS 0 The Basic Life Support (BLS) focuses on developing fundamental life-saving skills that are essential for responding to medical emergencies in clinical settings. This course teaches students how to perform effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), utilize automated external defibrillators (AED), and manage airways for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory arrest. Students learn to recognize early signs of distress, deliver high-quality chest compressions, administer rescue breaths, and respond to emergencies involving choking or shock. Emphasis is placed on practical skills and realistic simulations, which prepare students to act confidently and decisively in high-stress situations, ensuring immediate patient care until more advanced help arrives. This foundational training is critical for nursing practice, as it empowers students with the confidence and competence needed to handle life-threatening situations across diverse healthcare settings.