TabsOverviewThe period of childhood is one in which children undergo many profound physiologic changes. Specific care has to be offered to them in order to promote and maintain their health. The philosophy of family centered care recognizes the family as the constant in a child’s life. Therefore this program focuses on family centered care of children in health and illness in primary, secondary and tertiary care settings. Graduates are prepared for the traditional and emerging roles of the pediatric nurse in a multicultural environment. Emphasis will be put on common acute and chronic illnesses experienced by children and adolescents. CollegeCollege of NursingCampusDammamLevelPostgraduateDegreeMSNGenderFemaleCredit hours42 Year descriptionThe program of study consists of the required courses in addition to the clinical research project. Students are expected to complete four semesters with 42 credit hours (core courses (10 credits), specialty and elective courses (28 credits), clinical research project (4 credits) and 650 hours training in the area of specialization. Study planFirst year Semester one Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite 2601521 Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice 2 2 - 2601522 Nursing Informatics 2 2 - 2601523 Biostatistics 1 1 - 2601524 Legal Aspect and Ethical Issues in Nursing 1 1 - 2601525 Quality Improvement 2 2 - 2601526 Nursing Education 2 2 - Semester two Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite 2601547 Pediatric Health Assessment 2 2 - 2601548 Growth and Development of Children 3 3 - 2601549 Neonatal Nursing 5 5 - 2601616 Pediatric Pathophysiology 2 2 - 2601617 Pediatric Pharmacology 2 2 - Second year Semester one Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite 2601550 Advanced Pediatric Nursing 7 7 - 2601551 Child Psychology 2 2 - 2601618 Pediatric Medicine 2 2 - 2601619 Pediatric Surgery 1 1 - Elective Course Semester two Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite 2601555 Research Project 4 - - Electives Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite 2601552 Infection Control 2 - - 2601553 Psychosocial Aspects of the family 2 - - 2601554 Health Education 2 - -
