Department of Nursing - Red Sea University
The Department of Nursing at Red Sea University is committed to training compassionate and competent nurses who provide high-quality patient care. Our program combines theoretical knowledge with clinical practice, preparing students to meet the diverse healthcare needs of individuals, families, and communities.
About Department
The Department of Nursing at Red Sea University is committed to training compassionate and competent nurses who provide high-quality patient care. Our program combines theoretical knowledge with clinical practice, preparing students to meet the diverse healthcare needs of individuals, families, and communities.
Our faculty comprises experienced nursing professionals and educators who are dedicated to providing students with comprehensive training in medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, obstetrics, mental health, and community health. We emphasize evidence-based practice and hands-on clinical experience to prepare students for real-world healthcare challenges.
The department maintains strong partnerships with hospitals, clinics, and community health centers, enabling our students to gain valuable clinical experience through rotations, internships, and community outreach programs that address current healthcare needs.
Career Opportunities
Nursing graduates are in high demand across a wide range of healthcare facilities and services. Career pathways include:
Registered Nurse (RN)
Provide direct patient care in hospitals, clinics, and health centers
Community Health Nurse
Deliver healthcare services in community settings
Pediatric or Geriatric Nurse
Specialize in care for children or elderly patients
Maternal and Child Health Nurse
Focus on care for mothers and children
Emergency Room or ICU Nurse
Work in critical care and emergency settings
School Nurse
Provide healthcare services in educational settings
Nurse Educator
Teach and mentor future nursing professionals
Healthcare Program Coordinator
Manage healthcare programs and services
Program Goals
The Department of Nursing has established the following goals to guide our educational mission and program development:
- To prepare competent and compassionate nurses who provide holistic, evidence-based care to individuals and communities across the lifespan.
- To ensure that students gain strong theoretical knowledge combined with clinical experience in areas such as medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, obstetrics, and mental health.
- To foster ethical conduct, patient-centered care, teamwork, and leadership in nursing practice.
- To equip graduates with skills to respond effectively to the changing needs of healthcare systems and emergency health situations.
Program Structure
The Nursing program is structured to provide comprehensive training in both theoretical knowledge and clinical practice. The curriculum includes the following components:
| No | Types of the Requirements | Number of Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Requirement | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Faculty Requirement | 13 | 39 |
| 3 | Department Requirement | 32 | 99 |
| 4 | Graduation Thesis | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 53 | 162 | |
Course List
The students in this department will take the following courses:
Table 1
| SN | Course code | Course name | Creditions | S/N | Course Code | Course name | Creditions |
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Table 2
| SN | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | SN | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Table 3
| S/N | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | S/N | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Table 4
| S/N | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | S/N | Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
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Note: The program emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and clinical practice, with courses designed to develop compassionate and competent nursing professionals.