} Faculties: } Faculty of Nursing: }  Overview :

Teaching in this faculty started in September 1998/ 1999. The students are granted a Bachelor degree in nursing sciences (BSN) upon successfully completing 139 credit hours divided between practical & theoretical courses over 4 academic years and a 150- hour internship. 

The faculty limits the number of enrolled students to 20- 25 students every year, in proportion to the faculty members and the facilities available for practical training. There are currently 100 students enrolled in the College.

Since its imagination, 60 students have graduated. The first class graduated in 2002.

These graduates work at the different health sectors in the private and public institutions.Some of the graduates have enrolled in specialty courses, such as Ophthalmic Nursing at St.  John’s Ophthalmic Hospital in Jerusalem

Clinical training in the College starts at the beginning of the second academic year.  The students have the opportunity to learn skills and practice in the ‘nursing labs’ on campus.  After learning basic skills and acquiring some proficiency they go on to institutions to learn and practice their skills. Coordination in this regard takes place between the Ministry of Health and the administration of the following hospitals in Hebron and Bethlehem:

·   Hebron Gov. Hospital

·   Al- Ahli Hospital

·   Mohammed Ali Al- Muhtaseb Hospital

·   Beit Jala Gov. Hospital

·   Mental & Psych. Diseases Hospital

·   Arab Society for Rehabilitation

·   The Gov. Health Department of Hebron.

·   Community Health Institution in Hebron.

·   In addition to Jerusalem Hospitals and out side of Palestine when opportunities or other factors permit.

 College Philosophy:

The philosophy of the College of Nursing focuses on the individual and her/his physical, social, spiritual and psychological well-being. Special attention is given to the promotion of health, standards of care and prevention of diseases in the community. 

Teaching in this faculty is based on giving theoretical education & clinical training for all nursing majors such as adult, pediatric, maternity, and community nursing. 

This teaching covers the basics of language and science of this profession including its ethics. 

The faculty members are highly- qualified and well experienced. They promote not only the art of acquiring skills but also help students in critical thinking and  problem solving. The staffs aims to direct students towards the proper nursing behaviour which responds to and copes with positive health needs required for this merciful profession.

Objectives:

1.      Providing a distinguished educational programme in nursing theories and skills.

2.      Graduating scientifically and practically, well-qualified nurses to fulfill the current and the future health needs of the Palestinian society.

3.      Promoting the level of nursing profession through teaching the concept of health, life needs, and enhancing the nursing profession.

4.      Strengthening a team work spirit among different professional sectors.

5.      Promoting scientific research.

6.      Maintenance of a high-level institution able to interact with the health needs of the Palestinian society that keeps up with the scientific developments.

Faculty activities

·   With the support of the United Palestine Appeal (UPA), the faculty held a two-day workshop in January 2004 under the title "Nursing Care of Cancer Patients”. Nurses from the middle and southern regions of the West Bank participated and international centre and local speakers presenters.

·   We have been busy attending many seminars and workshops including:

·   " Project Proposal and Institution Development" held at Hebron University," Early Marriage in Palestinian Society", conducted by the Family Planning Association, workshop on "Diabetes at Al-Ahli hospital."

·   As we broaden our horizons, we also went to the "The First Vocational Gathering on Newborn Health" and attended" The General Conference for Nursing "at Bethlehem University.

·   Some of our staff attended ‘Newborn C.P.R ‘at Al Ahli Hospital and a nurse-patient workshop about Breast Cancer in Jerusalem.  Most recently we attended a workshop on Professional Ethics for Union Psychologists and Social Workers and a meeting at Al Ihsan Society that discussed ‘dealing with a handicapped population’.

·   With the support of the United Palestine Appeal (UPA), the faculty held a one-day workshop in February 2005 under the title “Communications with Cancer Patients”. Nurses from the middle and southern regions of the West Bank participated in it while international and local speakers presented.

·   Scientific day about medical wastes by the Public Health Institute in Birzeit University, March 2005.

·   A  workshop about" Different Health Aspects" by the environment Health Department in Hebron Health Directory, March 2005.

Faculty Relations

In addition to the workshops and other activities, the Faculty is interested in forming relations with local and international institutions. In September a delegation from Glasgow University visited the department. In addition, our staff meets regularly with local health professionals in workshops, seminars and general meetings.

      - We are keen to develop professional contacts with other institutions around the world to learn, share and develop our faculty further.

The role of the students

 The students engage in multi - activities at the different health institutions such as volunteer work and practical training. In addition they also:

1- Volunteer at the  Mental Health Hospital - Bethlehem

2- Volunteer at the Palestine Red Crescent Society in Hebron

3- Participated  in the vaccination programme which the Palestinian Ministry of Health launched in summer 2004

Strategies of nursing college

·   Increase female student nurses to exceed 70% or the total number of students in the college.

·   Implement upgrading program for nurses to acquire BS in nursing within the next 3 years

·   Promote the colleges in the public and in (high schools)

·   Enhance the college uniqueness in cancer care and terminally in nursing care through workshops, scientific days & short courses for staff.

·   Implement evaluation process for the college graduates.

·   Start continuing education activates for the college members.

·   Exchange experiences and visits with internal & external colleges and health settings.

·   Twinning with regional external colleges like Jordan Universities (Nursing Faculties) in order to expand and acquire experiences.

·   Participate actively in research related to nursing and health teaching for the public in Palestine.