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Master of Science in Nursing Major : (Advanced Nursing Practice )

MSc in Nursing: Advanced Practice program in partnership with Dublin City University since 2017. Degree awarded from both PNU & DCU

About The Academic Program

Nature and Goals of the Program

Promote the role of the Advanced Nurse Practice while adhering to the principles of leadership and clinical excellence, Encourage program participants to contribute to a lifelong personal and professional development program in the field of professional, educational and research practice

Career opportunities

• Specialist in Advanced Clinical Practice • Case Manager • Nursing Leader • Researcher in Advanced Clinical Nursing • Teaching Staff in Clinical Nursing

Program Information

College of Nursing
Department of Nursing
Major Nursing
Academic degree Master of Science in Nursing Major : (Advanced Nursing Practice )
Language of instruction English
Duration 2 Years

Program Details

  1. To increase the numbers of qualified nurses who can practice at the advanced practice level.
  2. To facilitate the move toward Saudization by increasing the number of nurses with a master’s degree.
  3. To address KSA’s Ministry of Health focus on developing a comprehensive system to increase the academic level and standards of nursing performance
  1. Knowledge and Understanding:
  2. K1 Implement critical reasoning and clinical judgment using evidence-based research and clinical practice guidelines in the holistic management of conditions across the lifespan.
  3. K2 Synthesize and implement up-to-date evidence to guide nursing practice
  4. K3 Integrate advanced nursing knowledge within an ethical framework to assess, diagnose, plan, intervene and evaluate toward positive healthcare outcomes for individuals and families
  5. K4 Integrate scientific nursing theories and appropriate theories from other disciplines for instance, quality improvement, to provide a framework for audits, research and efficient delivery of advanced nursing care.
  6. K5 Critically evaluate research findings and develop nursing science through higher education and research; generate and translate current research.
  7. K6 Audit and integrate quality improvement processes toward optimal health outcomes
  8. ; K7 Evaluate research knowledge (design, methodology, process) and translate current evidence into practice to achieve high quality patient care outcomes; demonstrate insights into their own personal impact as advanced practitioners within the multidisc
  9. Skills:
  10. S1 Establish differential diagnoses, and evaluate and articulate treatment options that include pharmacological and alternative therapies, guided by evidence and clinical practice guidelines
  11. S2 Undertake effective history taking and physical assessment skills; establish differential diagnoses, and evaluate and articulate treatment options that include pharmacological and alternative therapies, guided by evidence and clinical practice guidelin
  12. S3 Practice advanced nursing using effective communication and coordination to implement culturally competent, safe and effective delivery of high-quality patient care using a multi- and inter-disciplinary team collaboration approach
  13. Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility:
  14. V1 Demonstrate an ability to develop insight into their own and others learning needs in order to advance professional nursing practice in accordance with ethical frameworks and standards of care and evidence to improve patient outcomes.
  15. 2 Demonstrate leadership with the multidisciplinary team in the coordination of safe, high quality patient- and family-centered nursing care; facilitate the education of others for improved outcomes and maintaining high standards of care; implement qualit
  16. V3 Facilitate the education of others for improved outcomes and maintaining high standards of care; implement quality improvement processes at patient care and organizational levels
  1. There is no special graduate attributes other than that for the university graduate attributes
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Level One DNN 821 Introduction to advanced clinical nursing concepts 3 —
Level One DNR 831 Advancing Evidence Based Practice in Nursing 3 —
Level One DNS 811 Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice 3 —
Level Two DNN 822 Common and episodic conditions across the lifespan 3 —
Level Two DNS 812 Advanced Physical Health Assessment Skills 3 —
Level Two DNS 813 Clinical Pharmacology for Qualified Nurses 3 —
Level Three DNC 801 Clinical Practicum 1 3 —
Level Three DNN 823 Chronic and complex conditions across the lifespan 3 —
Level Three DNR 832 Research and ethics for nursing practice 3 —
Level Four DNC 802 Clinical Practicum 2 3 —
Level Four DNR 833 Education and leadership for advanced nursing practice 3 —
Level Four DNT 800 Dissertation 9 —

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