The University of Jordan School of Nursing The School of Nursing; "Excellence in Teaching, Clinical Practice, Research and Community Services" School Profile 2016-2017
About the School The School of Nursing (SON) at The University of Jordan was established in 1972 by a Royal Decree. It was the first program in Jordan to offer a Baccalaureate Degree in nursing which was established by foreign nursing faculty. At the beginning, the School was a department at the Faculty of Medical Sciences until 1977, when the School of Nursing became an independent School and the university administration dedicated the resources to build the Jordanian Nursing Faculty capacity. The SON was the first school in Jordan to offer specialized and advanced graduate nursing education. The graduate program (MSN) in nursing education began in 1986. Degree program offerings continued to expand and in a pioneer step in 2005, the School of Nursing established the first PhD program in Jordan. Since it was established, the School of Nursing continued to create a high impact role in terms of preparing future scholars and leaders in nursing, serving national and regional communities, and continuing to develop nursing competencies through specialized courses and continuing education programs. School vision, mission, goals and intended learning outcomes: Our Vision To be a leading, global school in the areas of nursing education, research and community services. Our Mission The School of Nursing dedicates itself to improve health and wellbeing of society through preparing professional nurses to provide quality nursing care, conduct research and provide community service. The school provides a model learning environment that encourages life-long learning, innovation, and professional and personal development.
Our Goals: 1) Graduate competent nurses able to provide quality nursing care. 2) Promote a scientific research culture among faculty and students. ) Develop the body of nursing knowledge at local, regional, and international levels. 4) Disseminate nursing knowledge through national and international conferences, workshops, seminars, training programs, and exchange programs. 5) Promote professional development of faculty members and administrative staff. 6) Promote continuous learning and educational culture and environment. 7) Build collaborative relations and partnerships with local, regional, and international institutions. Our Core Value:
Our Intended Learning outcomes (BSc in Nursing): Upon successful completion of BSc Program in Nursing, the students will be able to: ILO 1: Demonstrate competency in performing and providing the role of a professional nurse in quality care provision for individuals, families, and groups. ILO 2: Apply principles of effective communication with peers, individuals, families, groups, and health care team. ILO : Utilize critical thinking and problem solving in planning and implementing nursing care for individuals, families, and groups. ILO 4: Apply professional standards, values, and behaviors in providing nursing care for individuals, families, and groups. ILO 5: Demonstrate safety measures to protect self, individuals, families, and groups. ILO 6: Translate organizational, leadership, interprofessional collaboration, and management concepts into nursing care for individuals, families, and groups. ILO 7: Utilize evidence based practice in providing care for individuals, families, and groups.
Organization Structure
School Board (2016-2017)
Our Departments: The SON has there administrative departments; the Clinical Nursing includes 4 sections: Foundations of Professional Nursing, Health Assessment, Adult Health Nursing 1, and Adult Health Nursing 2. Maternal and Child Health Department has 2 sections: Maternal Health Nursing and Child and Adolescence Health Nursing, and Community Health Nursing department has sections: Mental Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing, and Management and Leadership in Nursing. These sections, headed by faculty course coordinators hold regular separate meetings to organize clinical practice schedules, exams, students assignments, rotations and clinical settings, for purposes of bridging theory and practice. 1. Department of Clinical Nursing receives students in their first, second, and third year of study. It provides them with basic knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed in the areas of foundation of nursing, caring of adult clients, and caring of critically ill. The students are prepared to practice nursing starting from the lab and ending in specialized care units. Courses offered by Clinical Nursing Department (1 credit hours) # 1. 2.. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Course Number 7772070 7772075 7772076 7772077 7772274 7772275 7772276 7772277 777278 777279 770200 Course Title Introduction to Nursing Profession Foundations of Professional Nursing Foundations of Professional Nursing-Clinical Health Assessment Introduction to Adult Health Nursing Pathophysiology Adult Health Nursing (1) Adult Health Nursing (1)-Clinical Adult Health Nursing (2) Adult Health Nursing (2)-Clinical Emergency and Disaster Nursing Total Credit Hours 2 2 1 2. Department of Community Health Nursing receives students in their third and fourth years of study and offers courses that engage them in the community. It provides them with basic knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed in the areas of mental health nursing, community health nursing, and management and leadership in nursing.
Courses offered by Community Nursing Department (5 credit hours) # 1. 2.. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Course Number 77707 777074 7770476 7770477 7770407 7700270 770072 7700400 7700402 770040 7700404 7700405 Course Title Mental Health Nursing Mental Health Nursing-Clinical Trends, Issues and Ethical considerations in Nursing Health and Safety in Working Setting Community Health Nursing Concepts of Therapeutic Communication Nursing Gerontology Community Health Nursing/Clinical Nursing Informatics Management and Leadership in Nursing Management and Leadership in Nursing-Clinical Intensive Clinical Training Total Credit Hours 2 2 4 5. Department of Maternal and Child Health Nursing receives students in their third year of study and it provides them with basic knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to care for child-bearing women, infants, children, and adolescents. Students are trained in various maternal-child health settings including community based and hospital based services. Courses offered by Maternity Child Health Nursing Department (25 credit hours) # 1. 2.. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Course Number 777270 777072 7707 77774 77775 77776 77777 77779 777272 Course Title Foundations of Growth and Development Professional Writing Children and Adolescents Health Nursing Children and Adolescents Health Nursing-Clinical Maternal Health Nursing Maternal Health Nursing-Clinical Scientific Research & Statistical Methods Reproductive Health Health Education and Promotion Total Credit Hours 2 2 25
More Information is available on school website: http://nursing.ju.edu.jo/home.asp Nursing Laboratories: There are seven nursing laboratories located on the second floor at the Health Complex Hall. 1. Child Health Nursing 2. Foundation of Professional Nursing. Physical Health Assessment 4. Adult Health 5. Maternity Health Nursing 6. Computer Simulation/ Audio Visual 7. Simulation/ Critical Care Princess Muna Al Hussein opens the nursing laboratories
Our Programs: The academic programs in nursing, prepare individuals for professional roles. In addition, these programs prepare individuals for collaboration with other professionals and consumers in the delivery of holistic health care, health-related research, and advocacy for the improvement of health outcomes. Bachelor of Science: Undergraduate nursing education builds on a foundation of studies in the sciences, humanities, and arts. The baccalaureate program prepares competent, selfdirected, independent, and safe practitioner and generalist (Registered Nurses) who can assume increasing responsibility and leadership in the delivery of evidence-based nursing care. Master of Science: The Graduate program offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with preparation as a clinical nurse specialist in the areas of Critical Care, Palliative Care and Psychiatric-Mental Health. Master s nursing education builds on a foundation of undergraduate nursing education and provides specialty practice with an expanded theoretical and empirical
Total Community Maternal & Child Clinical Total Community Maternal & Child Clinical Total Community Maternal & Child Clinical 19:2 6:8 0:15 1:9 17:4 5:9 0:15 12:10 17: 5:10 0:1 12:10 knowledge base. The Master of Science in Clinical Nursing in its three specialties: Critical Care, Palliative Care and Psychiatric-Mental Health programs prepare registered nurses for advanced functional roles that require increased accountability, expertise, and leadership. Graduates are prepared to provide evidence-based health care in collaboration with other health care providers and consumers. Doctor of Philosophy The PhD in Nursing started in the Fall of 2005. Doctoral education develops and advances empirical knowledge to promote evidence-based practice in the discipline of nursing. The doctorate program provides a basis for future research-focused graduates who are knowledgeable and competent to develop theories and conduct research and other scholarly activities to assume academic, research, and leadership roles. Our Faculty: Faculty Qualifications and Numbers According to Academic Rank Faculty Qualification 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 Department Department Department PhD Professor 2 2 7 2 2 7 2 2 7 Associate 8 4 2 14 7 4 14 7 4 4 15 Assistant 7 0 2 9 7 2 12 8 5 2 15 Lecturer 1 4 2 7 1 1 5 1 1 1 Total PhDs 18 10 9 7 18 12 8 8 19 12 9 40 Master (Lecturer and 4 6 1 4 6 1 5 11 Teacher) Total teaching staff 22 1 15 50 22 15 14 51 22 15 14 51 Sabbatical and unpaid 2 1 6 4 2 9 2 1 6 New Total (total minus 20 10 14 44 18 12 12 42 19 1 1 45 the sabbatical) Gender Male : Female
Our Programs: Bachelor of Science Master of Science Critical care Palliative care Psychiatric mental health Doctor of Philosophy 948; 100%
Study Plan for BSc in Nursing The study at the Faculty of Nursing enables the student to obtain the Bachelor Degree of Science in Nursing by attending total of (16) credit hours divided by four academic years as follows: Number 1 2 4 Type University Requirements Faculty Requirements Compulsory Specialization Requirements Optional Specialization Requirements Total Credit Hours 27 4 69 6 16 1. University Requirements: (27) Credit Hours as follow: A. Compulsory Requirements: (12) credit hours: Course Number Course Title Credit Hours 1501100 Communication Skills/Arabic Language 1502100 Communication Skills/English Language 2277077 Military Sciences 277077 National Education B. Optional Requirements: (15) credit hours on the basis of credit hours per course. Students has to choose courses from the first, second and third group as mentioned below with a minimum of one course and a maximum of two courses from each group. (students cannot choose courses from the Faculty of Nursing): Group One: Humanitarian Sciences Course Number Course Title Credit Hours 0740077 Legal Culture 7470077 Islamic Culture 7472077 Islamic System 227207 History of Human Civilization
0670075 Management Skills 270077 Creative Writing 080100 Introduction to Librarian-ship and Information 002077 Sports & Health 2770077 Art Appreciation 220010 Foreign Language 072077 Human Rights Group Two: Social and Economic Sciences Course Number Course Title Credit Hours 272074 History of Jordan & Palestine 0677077 Global Political Economy 278077 Principles of Political Sciences 27077 Logic & Critical Thinking 275077 Introduction to Sociology 277077 Principles of Psychology 274077 Geography of Jordan 2670077 Archaeology of Jordan 2770077 Principles of Social Work 0752077 Jerusalem City 0675077 Introduction to Electronic Commerce Group Three: Science, Technology, Agriculture, and Health Course Number Course Title Credit Hours 7505077 Public Health Principles 0975077 Principles of General Safety 042077 Science and Society
0641100 Home Garden 1904100 Social Media 0905101 Jordan Industries 060100 Human Nutrition 005100 Environment 2. a. All students should pass Arabic language, English language and computer competency exams. A student who fails, should register for an additional course (099) outside the study plan. b. Ethic and life skills (0700010) of one credit hour added to the plan and recorded as zero credit hour, should be registered on the first or second semester in the first year. Faculty Requirements: 4 compulsory credit hours: Course Number Course Title Weekly Hours Practicu Theory m Credit Hours Prerequisites Concurrent 00101 General Chemistry 1 004101 General Biology 1 0502105 Anatomy 0501105 Physiology 0502105 0502105 0501104 Biochemistry for Nursing 00101 0504201 Microbiology for Nursing 004101 050202 Pharmacology for Nursing 0501105 0501104 097207 Computer Skills for Medical Faculties 06022 Applied Nutrition for Nursing 0501104 777072 Professional Writing 2 2 7772275 Pathophysiology 7570075
7770476 Trends, Issues and Ethical considerations in Nursing 2 2 0702207 4. Specialization Requirements: (75) credit hours divided as follow: A. Compulsory Specialization Requirements: (69) credit hours B. Optional Specialization Requirements: (6) credit hours A-Compulsory Specialization Requirements: (69) credit hours contain the follow courses: Course Number Course Title Weekly Hours Theory Practicum* Credit Hours Prerequisites Concurrent 0702107 Health Assessment 1 1 2 0501105-0702101 7772105 0702106 0702204 Introduction to Nursing Profession Foundations of Professional Nursing Foundations of Professional Nursing Clinical Introduction to Adult Health Nursing 2-2 - - 0702101-0702106 - - 0702105-7772105 0702106 0702206 Adult Health Nursing (1) 0702204 0702207 0702107 0702207 Adult Health Nursing (1)-Clinical - 0702107 0702206 0702204 070208 Adult Health Nursing (2) - 0702206 070209 0702207 070209 Adult Health Nursing (2)-Clinical - 0702207 070208
070201 Foundations of Growth and Development - 0702106 070202 Health Education and Promotion 2-2 - 0710 07004 Children and Adolescents Health Nursing Children and Adolescents Health Nursing-Clinical - 0702206 070201 07004-0702207 0710 07005 Maternal Health Nursing - 0702206 07006 07006 Maternal Health Nursing-Clinical - 0702207 07005 07007 Scientific Research & Statistical Methods 7700270 Therapeutic Relationship Concepts - 190210-77707 Mental Health Nursing 7772276 777074-7700270 777074 Mental Health Nursing Clinical - 7772277 77707 7770407 Community Health Nursing 7700400 Community Health Nursing- Clinical 770040 Management and Leadership in Nursing 0701414 Management and Leadership in Nursing-Clinical 0711415 Intensive Clinical Training** - - 777279 77774 77776-777279 4-7700400 7770407 7700404 2 2 777279 770040 48 shifts Graduation semester * Each credit hour equal four actual clinical hours. ** Each credit hour in Intensive Clinical Training course equals six actual clinical hours which equivalent to 48 shifts (8 hours/shift) registered in the graduation semester. B. Optional Specialization Requirements: (6) credit hours from the following: Course Weekly Hours Credit Course Title Prerequisites Number Theor Practicu Hours
y m* 071211 Emergency and Disaster Nursing - 070208 07009 Reproductive Health - 07005 071102 Nursing Gerontology - 0702207 0711412 Nursing Informatics - 0701407 Health and Safety in Working Setting - - The Master of Science Degree in Nursing Curricula I. GENERAL RULES AND CONDITIONS:- 1. This plan conforms to the valid regulations of the programs of graduate studies. 2. Areas of specialty for admission in this program: - Holders of the Bachelor s Degree in Nursing. II. SPECIAL CONDITIONS - One year clinical nursing experience in a health care institution or a teaching/training experience of one year in the related specialty. Master Degree In Clinical Nursing/Critical Care
Thesis Track III. THE STUDY PLAN: Studying (6) Credit Hours as follows: 1. Obligatory courses: (21) Credit Hours: Course No. Course Title Credit hrs Theory Prac. Pre - request 0701722 Specialized Nursing: Ethics and Roles - - 070720 Nursing Theories: Development and - - Application 070721 Research Methodology in Nursing 2 2 - - 07070 2 2 - Statistical Methods for Health Care - Research 0702721 Health Assessment Skills 2 1 8-0702722 Critical Care Nursing (1) 2 8 0702721 070272 Critical Care Nursing (2) 2 8 0702722 0702725 1 16 Clinical Nursing 070272 2. Elective Courses: Studying (6) Credit hours from the following: Course No. Course Title Credit hrs Theory Prac. Pre request 070172 - - Teaching and Training in Nursing 07017 Management and - - Leadership in Nursing 050705 Clinical Pharmacology - - 070722 Nursing Care of Critically ill Children 2 8-0702724 Emergency and Disaster Nursing 2 8-070271 Palliative Care: Pain and Suffering - - 070170 Therapeutic relationships in psychiatric - - nursing 0702726 Changes in health physiology. Thesis (9) Credit hours (0702799)
Master Degree In Clinical Nursing/Critical Care Comprehensive Exam Track ` III. THE STUDY PLAN: Studying (6) Credit Hours as follows: 1. Obligatory courses: (24) Credit Hours: Course No. Course Title Credit hrs Theory Prac. Pre - request 0701722 Specialized Nursing: Ethics and Roles - - 070720 Nursing Theories: Development and Application - - 070721 Research Methodology in Nursing 2 2 - - 07070 Statistical Methods for Health Care 2 2 - - Research 0702721 Health Assessment Skills 2 1 8-0702722 Critical Care Nursing (1) 2 8 0702721 070272 Critical Care Nursing (2) 2 8 0702722 0702725 Clinical Nursing 1 16 070272 0702726 Changes in health physiology - - 2. Elective Courses: Studying (12) Credit hours from the following: Course No. Course Title Credit hrs Theory Prac. Pre request 070172 Teaching and Training in Nursing - - 07017 Management and - - Leadership in Nursing 050705 Clinical Pharmacology - - 070722 Nursing Care of Critically ill Children 2 8-0702724 Emergency and Disaster Nursing 2 8-070271 Palliative Care: Pain and Suffering - - 070170 Therapeutic relationships in psychiatric - -
nursing * Each credit hour (practice) equals (8) actual clinical hour. A comprehensive exam (0702798) Master Degree In Clinical Nursing/ Palliative Care Thesis Track III. THE STUDY PLAN: Studying (6) Credit Hours as follows: 1. Obligatory courses: (21) Credit Hours: Course No. Course Title Credit hrs Theory Prac. Pre - request 0701722 Specialized Nursing: Ethics and Roles - - 070720 Nursing Theories: Development and - - Application 070721 Research Methodology in Nursing 2 2 - - 07070 2 2 - Statistical Methods for Health Care - Research 0702721 Health Assessment Skills 2 1 8-0702728 Introduction to palliative care 2 8-0702729 Clinical palliative care 1 16 070270 070270 2 8 Symptom management in palliative care 0702721 2. Elective Courses: Studying (6) Credit hours from the following: Course No. Course Title Credit hrs Theory Prac. Pre request 070172 - - Teaching and Training in Nursing 0702726 - - Changes in health physiology 07017 Management and - - Leadership in Nursing 050705 Clinical Pharmacology - -
070271 - Palliative Care: Pain and Suffering 07027 Palliative Care: Policies, Psychosocial and - - Ethical Perspectives 070272 Qualitative research in palliative care - - 070170 Therapeutic relationships in psychiatric nursing - -. Thesis (9) Credit hours (0702799) Master Degree in Clinical Nursing/ Palliative Care Comprehensive Exam Track` III. THE STUDY PLAN: Studying (6) Credit Hours as follows: 1. Obligatory courses: (24) Credit Hours: Course No. Course Title Credit hrs Theory Prac. Pre - request 0701722 Specialized Nursing: Ethics and Roles - - 070720 Nursing Theories: Development and Application - - 070721 Research Methodology in Nursing 2 2 - - 07070 Statistical Methods for Health Care 2 2 - - Research 0702721 Health Assessment Skills 2 1 8-0702728 Introduction to palliative care 2 8-0702729 Clinical palliative care 1 16 070270 070270 Symptom management in palliative care 2 8 0702721 070271 Palliative Care: Pain and Suffering - - 2. Elective Courses: Studying (12) Credit hours from the following: Course No. Course Title Credit hrs Theory Prac. Pre request 070172 Teaching and Training in Nursing - -
0702726 Changes in health physiology - - 07017 Management and - - Leadership in Nursing 050705 Clinical Pharmacology - - 07027 Palliative Care: Policies, Psychosocial and Ethical Perspectives - - 070272 Qualitative research in palliative care - - 070170 Therapeutic relationships in psychiatric nursing - - * Each credit hour (practice) equals (8) actual clinical hour. A comprehensive exam (0702798) Master Degree In Clinical Nursing Psychiatric mental health Thesis III. THE STUDY PLAN: Studying (6) Credit Hours as follows: 1. Obligatory courses: (21) Credit Hours: Course No. Course Title Credit hrs Theory Prac. Pre - request 0701722 Specialized Nursing: Ethics and Roles - - 070720 Nursing Theories: Development and - - Application 070721 Research Methodology in Nursing 2 2 - - 07070 2 2 - Statistical Methods for Health Care - Research 0702721 Health Assessment Skills 2 1 8-0701724 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing 1 2 8-0701725 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing 11 2 8 0701724 0701726-24 0701725 Specialized Psychiatric Clinical Nursing
2. Elective Courses: Studying (6) Credit hours from the following: Course Course Title Credit Theory Prac. Pre No. hrs request 0701727 - - Theoretical Foundation for Psychiatric Nursing 0701728 - - Psycho-Pathology 0701729 - - Psycho-Pharmacology 070170 - Therapeutic relationships in psychiatric nursing 070171 - - Therapeutic models in psychiatric nursing 070172 - - Teaching and Training in Nursing 07017 Management and - - Leadership in Nursing 070174 Evidenced Based Psychiatric Nursing Care - - Seminar. Thesis (9) Credit hours (0702799) Master Degree In Clinical Nursing /Psychiatric mental health Comprehensive Exam Track` III. THE STUDY PLAN: Studying (6) Credit Hours as follows: 1. Obligatory courses: (24) Credit Hours: Course No. Course Title Credit hrs Theory Prac. Pre - request 0701722 Specialized Nursing: Ethics and Roles - - 070720 Nursing Theories: Development and Application - - 070721 Research Methodology in Nursing 2 2 - - 07070 Statistical Methods for Health Care Research 2 2 - - 0702721 Health Assessment Skills 2 1 8-0701724 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing 1 2 8-0701725 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing 11 2 8 0701724
0701726 Specialized Psychiatric Clinical Nursing - 24 0701725 070170 Therapeutic relationships in psychiatric nursing - - 2. Elective Courses: Studying (12) Credit hours from the following: Course No. Course Title Credit hrs Theory Prac. Pre request 0701727 Theoretical Foundation for Psychiatric - - Nursing 0701728 Psycho-Pathology - - 0701729 Psycho-Pharmacology - - 070171 Therapeutic models in psychiatric nursing - - 070172 Teaching and Training in Nursing - - 07017 Management and - - Leadership in Nursing 070174 Evidenced Based Psychiatric Nursing Care seminar - - * Each credit hour (practice) equals (8) actual clinical hour. A comprehensive exam (0702798) Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) First: General Rules & Conditions: 1. This plan conforms to valid regulations of the programs of graduate studies. 2. Specialties of Admission: - The First Priority: Master in Nursing -The second Priority: BSc nursing graduate holding Master degree in health related specialties not exceeding 10% of admission
Second: Special Conditions: - None. Third: Study Plan: Studying (54) Credit Hours as following: 1. Obligatory Courses (21) credit hours: Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs Theory Practical Pre/Corequisite 0701901 Philosophy of Nursing Science - - 0701904 Nursing Theories - - 0701920 Advanced quantitative research - - 0701921 Advanced statistical analysis - - 0701922 Measurement in Nursing Research - - 070192 Advanced qualitative research - - 0701924 Health Policy - - 2. Elective Courses (15) Credit Hours: from the following: Course No. Course Title Credit Hrs Theory Practical Pre/Corequisite 0701911 Health Informatics - - 070191 Special Topics in Nursing - - 0701915 Public Health Nursing - - 0701925 Advanced Leadership in Health care - - 0701926 Clinical Trials - - 0701927 Nursing in global context - - 0701928 Context of chronic illnesses - - 0701929 Nursing education and curriculum development - - 070190 Quality management of health care institutions - - 070191 Seminars in nursing research - - 0801928 Multivariate Analysis - -. Pass the qualifying exam (0701998). 4. Thesis: (18) Credit hours (0701999).