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Master of Science in Nursing - Advanced Nursing Practice Track: Cardiovascular Care Nursing

First program in the Specialty aligns with national and international trends and goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The program aims to prepare qualified nursing professionals in the field of cardiovascular care (Track 1) and critical care (Track 2). The students can choose their track upon admission. The program is offered through a system of courses, a capstone project, and field training. Total of 50 credit hours distributed over four semesters (2 academic years).

About The Academic Program

Nature and Goals of the Program

• Prepare qualified Saudi nurse practitioners who can work in diverse and complex healthcare settings. • Prepare competent cardiovascular/critical care nurses who can provide comprehensive and multidisciplinary evidence-based care. • Prepare competent nurses who can provide professional, ethical and culturally sensitive nursing care in the specialty of Cardiovascular/Critical Care.

Career opportunities

• Government and private hospitals • Ministry of Health • University hospitals • Cardiovascular and vascular care departments • Critical care departments • Heart centers • Cardiac rehabilitation centers

Program Information

College of Nursing
Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Major Medical-Surgical Nursing
Academic degree Master of Science in Nursing - Advanced Nursing Practice Track: Cardiovascular Care Nursing
Language of instruction English
Duration 2 Years

Program Details

  1. 1- Prepare qualified Saudi nurse practitioners who can work in diverse and complex healthcare settings.
  2. 2- Prepare competent cardiovascular/critical care nurses who can provide comprehensive and multidisciplinary evidence-based care
  3. 3- Prepare competent nurses who can provide professional, ethical and culturally sensitive nursing care in the specialty of Cardiovascular/Critical Care.
  1. Knowledge and Understanding:
  2. K1. Explain the theories, principles, and concepts related to specialization in the field of cardiovascular diseases
  3. K2. Recognize trends and issues that affect the provision of nursing care for cardiovascular patients.
  4. Skills:
  5. S1 Implement comprehensive evidence-based care practices for cardiovascular patients and their families.
  6. S2 Utilize technologies and informatics to support cardiovascular patients’ care.
  7. S3 Apply advanced nursing research, guidelines, and evidence-based practices.
  8. S4 Demonstrate critical evaluation and provide innovative solutions to care for cardiovascular patients' and their families
  9. Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility:
  10. V1 Initiate professional planning for learning and/or work, and professional development in cardiovascular care specialty.
  11. V2 Comply with professional legal and ethical standards within the clinical settings.
  12. V3 Demonstrate leadership skills and multidisciplinary teamwork at the inter-professional level and cardiovascular patients care and their families.
  1. 1- Advanced care for adult patients with cardiac and or critical conditions and their families.
  2. 2- The ability of cardiac critical care nurses t0 develop personal skills Use advanced‎ technology, self- development, and education.
  3. 3- Development of research skills that provide the graduates with a foundation for further study at the doctoral level.
  4. 4- Practice in an environment that demands the ‎integration of high- Level cognitive Psychomotor and problem-solving skills.
  5. 5- The initiative to provide voluntary and community work.
  6. 6- Leadership, initiative, decision making, and responsibility.
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Level One ANP 815 Ethical aspects and legal issues in nursing 2 —
Level One ANP 816 Leadership and management in Nursing practice 2 —
Level One MSN 811 Pathophysiology for advanced nursing practice 2 —
Level One MSN 812 Advanced Pharmacology 2 —
Level Two ANP 827 Capstone project 1 2 —
Level Two MSN 823 Biostatistics 3 —
Level Two MSN 824 Advanced Physical Assessment 4 MSN811AND MSN812
Level Two MSN 825 Advanced Nursing Research 2 —
Level Three CVN 831 Adult Cardiovascular Pulmonary 1 3 MSN811AND MSN812AND MSN824
Level Three CVN 832 Adult Cardiovascular Pulmonary practicum 1 7 —
Level Three CVN 833 Advanced Nursing management of patient with cardiovascular alterations 2 —
Level Three ANP 838 Advanced Evidence -Based Nursing Practice 2 MSN825
Level Four ANP 849 Capstone project 2 4 ANP827AND MSN823
Level Four CVN 841 Adult Cardiovascular Pulmonary 2 2 CVN831AND CVN832
Level Four CVN 842 Adult Cardiovascular Pulmonary Practicum 2 7 —
Level Four CVN 843 Optimizing Cardiovascular Health and Preventing Disease 2 —

University Compulsory Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 070 Ethics and Islamic Values 2
GNR 071 Islamic Banking and Economics 2
GNR 072 Community Building in Islam 2
ENG 101 English Language (1) 3
ENG 102 English Language (2) 3

University Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 020 Communication Skills 2
GNR 021 Creative Writing 2
GNR 022 Writing Academic Reports 2
GNR 023 Emotional Intelligence Course 2
GNR 030 Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
GNR 031 Principles of Projects Management 2
GNR 032 Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
GNR 033 Principles of E-Commerce 2
GNR 034 Financial Literacy 2
GNR 035 Leadership and Change Management 2
GNR 050 Health Awareness 2
GNR 051 Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
GNR 052 Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
GNR 053 Fitness and Sport Science 2
GNR 060 Sustainable Development 2
GNR 061 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 062 Lifelong Learning Skills 2
GNR 063 Sustainable Ecosystems 2
GNR 064 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 010 History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
GNR 011 Community Building in Islam 2
GNR 012 Good Citizenship Values 2
GNR 013 Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
GNR 015 Studies in Saudi Literature 2
GNR 040 Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
GNR 041 Basics of Programming 2
GNR 042 Data Analysis and Management 2
GNR 046 Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
GNR 047 Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
GNR 048 Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

Elective Specialization Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
ANP 814 Health Promotion and disease prevention 2
NAP 813 Integrated Palliative & End of life Care 2