COURSE DESCRIPTION


Nursing

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21

69

18

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132

University Requirement

Faculty Requirement

Major Requirement

Free Ellective

Complementary Requirement

Total Credit Hours

Complementary Requirement is not calcualted in total credit hours



University Requirement - 24 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 15 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0110151 National Education 3
A0110144 Arabic Communication Skills 3
A0110155 Military Sciences 3
A0110143 English Communication Skills 3
A0110154 Life Skills 1
A0110152 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 1
A0110153 Leadership and Societal Responsibility 1

Elective Courses - 6 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0110163 Archeology and Tourism in Jordan 3
A0110161 Islamic Culture 3
A0110164 Development and Environment 3
A0131301 Health Psychology 3 The course includes behavioral, cognitive, psychological, social, and physiological factors that influence individuals' responses to health and disease. Its goals are to promote health, prevent disease, maintain quality of life, and well-being in the context of disease. It also addresses the theoretical, scientific, and applied aspects in the field of health psychology, such as health-promoting behaviors, behaviors, psychological stress, pain management, and chronic diseases.
A0110165 Contemporary Issues 3
A0110162 History of Jordan and Palestine 3
A0411601 Legal Education and Human Rights 3 This course identifying the basic concepts of human rights in an analytical way, and then realistic clarify of the international & regional means dealing with human rights such as treaties, recommendations and international means that are in the process of formation, such imperative rules & customs, this course also address realistically the content of human rights and the rights of the first generation such as right of living. The second-generation rights such as the right to work and third-generation rights such as the right of environment. International ways to protect human rights in general. In addition, the extent to which the Jordanian constitution is compatible with international human rights standards.
A0110166 Media and Public Relations 3

Elective Courses - 3 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0871103 Principles of Renewable Energy 3 Introduction to renewable Energy include Photovoltaic, Wind power, Micro hydropower, Biomass energy, Waste power, Solar thermal power, Geothermal power, Ocean energy (tidal, tide-flow and wave), Ocean energy (OTEC), , Comparison of characteristics and cost of renewables. How we can use the sun, wind, biomass, geothermal resources, and water to generate more sustainable energy. It explains the fundamentals of energy, including the transfer of energy, as well as the limitations of natural resources. Starting with solar power, the text illustrates how energy from the sun is transferred and stored; used for heating, cooling, and lighting; collected and concentrated; and converted into electricity
A0110168 Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence 3
A1321100 Sport and Health 3 Defining health and fitness: physical education, health education; the cognitive, emotional, skill-oriented, and social goals of physical education; the history of physical education: ancient, medieval, and modern ages, the Olympics, Athletics in Jordan: nutrition and exercising; athletic injuries: bone, joint , muscle, skin injuries; special exercises for figure deformation; diseases related to lack of exercise: diabetes, obesity, being underweight, back pain, cancer; hooliganism: causes and recommended solutions for hooliganism.
A0110281 Society Health 3
A0110167 Critical Thinking Skills 3


Faculty Requirement - 21 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 21 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0612302 Nutrition 3 This course is designed to provide the nursing student with the essential knowledge about the importance of nutrition in health and illness. Students will be able to identify the basic nutrient elements and their important for individual through the life span. Students will critically discuss factors affecting individual nutritional habits and use evidence-based strategies to educate patients and their families. Students will also discuss the significance of Anthropometric measurement to assess nutritional status. They will also evaluate the nursing role with regard to nutrition support and discuss relevant evidence related to nutrition and nursing care. Several teaching strategies will be used to promote students? learning including lectures, projects and demonstration.
A0613304 Ethics and Law in Nursing Profession 3
A0612105 Pathophysiology 3 This course will introduce the students to disruptions in the normal body functioning in adults. It includes the study of human?s cell biology and causes of cellular injuries. It focuses on the function of the immune system disorders related to immune system, hypersensitivity and autoimmune disorders as well as acquired immune deficiency syndrome. The physiology of pain and pain management is also included. Etiology and pathology of central nervous system disorder, injuries, manifestations, medical management and nursing intervention of patients with increased intracranial pressure will be covered in this course. The course incorporates the nursing process, examines pathological conditions management and rational. Case study scenarios will be utilized to enhance students? understanding and critical thinking process.
A0612109 Communication Skills and Health education 3 "The course focuses on the theoretical basis of communication and communication strategies and principles that enable nursing students to interact therapeutically with clients in different clinical settings. The course is also directed toward introducing the students to the theories issues and techniques of health education, teaching, skills, and methods in health and health promotion to clients, families, and the community.
A0613400 Methods of Scientific Research & Biostatics 3 The course aims to introduce students to a range of methodologies used in research as the main requirement for the development of the professional nurse. It will enhance students? awareness of the research process and outcomes of healthcare research and how these relate to healthcare provision. The course provides students the opportunity to understand evidence-based practice in nursing and health care and to develop the skills to critically evaluate research findings and apply the results to practice in a variety of clinical settings. Students will be introduced to the philosophical basis of research, qualitative and quantitative research designs, methods of data collection and analysis, sampling, ethical issues, and dissemination of research findings.
A0613303 Geriatrics & Gerontology 3
A0613305 Artificial intelligence and nursing informatics 3


Major Requirement - 69 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 63 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0611105 Health Assessment / Clinical 2
A0611101 Fundamentals of Nursing 3 This course will provide first year nursing students with knowledge fundamental to the care of patients in different health settings. Students will start to develop core competencies required for the registered nurse. Students will also learn the use of nursing process to identify patients? needs and provide care that is based on best evidence, standards of care, and patient preferences. Students will learn how to act professionally and communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, teachers and other healthcare team members. Teaching and learning strategies include lectures, group discussions, and case studies.
A0614502 Intensive Clinical Training \ Clinical 3
A0613201 Maternal Health Nursing 3 This course is designed to prepare graduate nurses with generic knowledge and skills to care for women in antenatal care services, intra-partum care services, and manage complaints and complication during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. By acquiring core competencies students will integrate accurate and comprehensive knowledge of ethical principles, the Code of Professional Conduct of childbearing process within the scope of professional nursing practice. They will conduct a systematic holistic assessment of client needs based on nursing theory and evidence-based practice. They will be able to demonstrate the ability to co-ordinate care and work with all team members to ensure that the childbearing woman care is appropriate, effective and consistent.
A0611104 Health Assessment 2
A0612103 Adult Health Nursing (1) 3 This course will prepare the students to provide safe and competent nursing care to adults with specific health problems. They will acquire competencies needed for the nursing students as they start learning about different health conditions that they will encounter in their practice. The students will be able to apply the nursing process as a framework to assess and identify the physical, psychological and spiritual health needs and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families. Students will use evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and scientific rationales in providing person-centered care to adults with specific health conditions including the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, fluids and electrolyte imbalance, endocrine, and the patient with neoplastic malignant diseases
A0613101 Adult Health Nursing (2) 3 This course will prepare the students to provide safe and competent nursing care to adults with specific health problems. They will acquire competencies needed for the nursing students as they progress in their studies. The students will be able to apply the nursing process considering functional health patterns as a framework to assess, identify and assess the physical, psychological and spiritual health needs and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families. Students will use evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and scientific rationales to provide person-centered care to adults with specific health conditions including renal, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, hematological and neurological disorders. Learning will be promoted through lectures, reflection on practice, case study, group discussion and reviewing research evidence.
A0614402 Psychiatric Health Nursing/Clinical 3 Introduction to the clinical aspects of psychiatric- mental health nursing. Students will explore and gain insights into the problems experienced by the mentally ill person; and the emotional, intellectual social, and spiritual strains that physical illness causes. Students will integrate theoretical competencies into their practice. They will be able to use the nursing process and critical thinking to care for patients with mental health problems in a variety of healthcare settings under the supervision of specialized instructors.
A0613104 Critical Care Nursing / Clinical 3 This course prepares the student for the future role after graduation through independent clinical training. The purpose of this course is to ensure acquirement of accumulative competencies as effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care teams, quality and risk management of their patients, critical thinking and evidence based practice, practicing within professional standards and ethics, and this clinical judgment in providing holistic, evidence based nursing care. During this course and in the final semester of the fourth year the students will work on full shifts and for 40 shifts in one of the critical care, emergency, or other units approved by the coordinating faculty member.
A0613203 Pediatric Health Nursing 3 The purpose of this course is to provide students with generic competencies including knowledge required for providing evidence-based and holistic care for children and adolescent and their families with a variety of health problems. This Course has a comprehensive approach to the child and family health. The students will be introduced, through active learning methods, to core concepts of health promotion, maintenance, and restoration for children with different age group. The implementation of the nursing process that focuses on the recent evidence based practices in caring for healthy and sick children is a core focus of this course. The methods of instruction include lectures, discussion and problem solving, individual assignments, and case studies.
A0613204 Pediatric Health Nursing / Clinical 3 This course focuses on providing the students with essential clinical training that enables them to develop nursing competencies needed for providing evidence-based and holistic care for children and adolescent and their families with a variety of health problems. The implementation of the nursing process that focuses on the recent evidence based practices in caring for healthy and sick children is a core focus of this course. The methods of instruction include lectures, discussion and problem solving, individual assignments, and case studies.
A0614302 Community Health Nursing/Clinical 3 This course is designed to gain a broad perspective of Community Health Nursing at the three levels of care; individual, family, and community. Furthermore, the course provides students with opportunities for comprehensive practice in different community health nursing settings under academic supervision in different community setting, based on a model of health promotion. Throughout this course, students will utilize the problem solving approach and decision making by the implementation of nursing process in diverse community settings.
A0612104 Adult Health Nursing (1) / Clinical 3 In this course, students will apply their knowledge in hospital settings. They will gain competencies to enhance evidenced based knowledge and analytical skills in assessing, implementing and evaluating nursing care of adults with specific health conditions. This course will prepare the students to provide safe and competent nursing care to adults with specific health problems. They will acquire competencies needed for the nursing student as they start learning about different health conditions that they will encounter in their practice. The students will be able to apply the nursing process as a framework to assess and identify the physical, psychological and spiritual health needs and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families. Students will use evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and scientific rationales in providing person-centered care to adults with specific health conditions including the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, fluids and electrolyte imbalance, endocrine, and the patient with neoplastic malignant diseases. Learning will be promoted through lectures, reflection on practice, case study, group discussion and reviewing research evidence.
A0614301 Community Health Nursing 3 This course is designed for senior nursing students. The focuses of this course is on the health promotion and disease prevention based on the concepts of primary health care in different community settings, and the role of community health nurse in the school, home health care and occupational health. Students are directed toward implementation of the care through applying primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention of diseases for clients in different community settings. The main domain will be integrated throughout the course including evidence based decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving approach, leadership and communication skills.
A0614401 Psychiatric Health Nursing 3 In this course, students will acquire generic knowledge and competencies needed to provide holistic care for individuals with mental health problems. Different concepts will be explored including: basic concepts of psychiatric and mental health nursing, the value of humanistic and holistic approach to nursing care, coping mechanisms, and therapeutic approaches in care of mentally ill patients. Students will utilize critical thinking and problem solving to develop nursing care plans for clients with a mental health and/or psychiatric disorder. Students will also critically discuss ethical issues related to the care of individuals with mental health problems and/ or psychiatric disorders. Students will be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluates programs of treatment in collaboration with the health care team and individuals with mental health problems and mental illnesses. Methods of teaching include interactive lecture, group discussion, case studies and flipped classroom.
A0613103 Critical Care Nursing 3 In this course, students will develop advanced competencies in the management of critically ill patients. Core concepts of complex pathophysiology, current treatment modalities, and advanced nursing roles are integrated in discussions of providing care to critically ill patient. Students will use critical thinking and evidence based interventions in the providing holistic care to critically ill patients. The course will enable the development of skills to effectively lead and manage care in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. The methods of instruction include lectures, discussion and problem solving, individual assignments, and case studies.
A0614303 Management and Leadership in Nursing 3 Introduction to the clinical aspects of psychiatric- mental health nursing. Students will explore and gain insights into the problems experienced by the mentally ill person; and the emotional, intellectual social, and spiritual strains that physical illness causes. Students will integrate theoretical competencies into their practice. They will be able to use the nursing process and critical thinking to care for patients with mental health problems in a variety of healthcare settings under the supervision of specialized instructors.
A0613202 Maternal Health Nursing / Clinical 3 This course is designed to prepare graduate nurses with generic knowledge and skills to care for women in antenatal care services, intra-partum care services, and manage complaints and complication during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. By acquiring core competencies students will integrate accurate and comprehensive knowledge of ethical principles, the Code of Professional Conduct of childbearing process within the scope of professional nursing practice. They will conduct a systematic holistic assessment of client needs based on nursing theory and evidence-based practice. They will be able to demonstrate the ability to co-ordinate care and work with all team members to ensure that the childbearing woman care is appropriate, effective and consistent. The student will learn how counsel mothers about family planning methods, and apply comprehensive nursing intervention for women with gynecological problems.
A0612106 Emergency and Disaster Nursing 3
A0613102 Adult Health Nursing (2) / Clinical 3 In this course, students will apply their knowledge in hospital settings. They will gain competencies to enhance evidenced based knowledge and analytical skills in assessing, implementing and evaluating nursing care of adults with specific health conditions. This course will prepare the students to provide safe and competent nursing care to adults with specific health problems. They will acquire competencies needed for the nursing student as they progress in their studies. The students will be able to apply the nursing process considering functional health patterns as a framework to assess, identify and assess the physical, psychological and spiritual health needs and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families. Students will use evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and scientific rationales to provide person-centered care to adults with specific health conditions including renal, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, hematological and neurological disorders
A0612201 Human Growth and Development 3 This course is designed to introduce students to the main concepts that are related to growth and development of human throughout the life span. It focuses on the biological, psychosocial, cognitive, moral and spiritual characteristics of each developmental stage. The course will introduce the students to the competencies necessary to help the individuals of specific developments period to attain optimal health. The framework of the course will be based on the concept of health maintenance and promotion. Teaching will be promoted using lectures, group discussion, and case studies
A0611102 Fundamentals of Nursing / Clinical 2 Students will be able to develop essential clinical competencies in a safe simulated environment to meet the needs of individuals in a legal and ethical manner, and perform essential skills safely and accurately; students will learn in laboratory and will be able to demonstrate the skills under supervision. The course will also introduce the nursing students to the role of the nurse as a caregiver, leader, manager, change agent, advocate, teacher, and researcher. Students will develop a professional attitude and behavior towards patients when undertaking care, showing due regard for patient safety.

Elective Courses - 6 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0611103 Medical Terminology & Writing Skills 3 This course provides students with the building blocks of medical terminology and the necessary skills for professional and scientific writing. This course focus on equipping the student with tools necessary to synthesize and analyze medical terms; prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms, pronunciation, spelling, phonetics, and the definitions of medical terms related to body systems and their functions and wellness and illness terminology required for future nursing practice. Also, this course introduces students to the basic English concepts in health professions and enables students to practice professional writing in a general educational and career context. This course enables the student to synthesize proper nursing documentation and to communicate effectively through handwriting and computer-mediated writing technologies.
A0613307 Palliative Care 3
A0613106 Clinical Judgment 3
A0613306 Health promotion 3
A0612304 Innovation and sustainability in health 3


Free Ellective - 18 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 18 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0110123 Chemistry & Biochemistry 3
A0110235 Microbiology 3
A0913307 Pharmacology for Nursing 3 This course introduces the main pharmaceutical therapeutics used by patients encountered in physiotherapy
A0110131 General Biology 3
A0110135 Anatomy& Histology 3
A0110231 Physiology 3


Complementary Requirement - 9 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 9 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0110191 Computer Skills (Remedial) 3
A0110141 English Language (Remedial) 3
A0110142 Arabic Language (Remedial) 3

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