Nursing — study plan
- Credit hours
- 128
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 43
- Degree
- bachelor
The Nursing study plan at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 128 credit hours across 43 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 (Semester 1) 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL106 | General Biology | 4 |
| ARAB101 | Language Skills | 2 |
| ENGL133 | English: Writing | 3 |
| ENGL132 | English: Reading | 3 |
| CT140 | Information Technology Skills | 3 |
| MC1400 | Communication Skills | 2 |
Level 2 (Semester 2) 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL131 | English: Listening & Speaking | 3 |
| STAT106 | Biostatistics | 2 |
| PHYS106 | General Physics for Health Sciences | 4 |
| CHEM106 | Organic Chemistry for Health Sciences | 2 |
| ENGL134 | English for Health Sciences | 3 |
Level 3 (Semester 3) 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NRSG2101 | Principles of Anatomy | 3 |
| NRSG2102 | Principles of Physiology | 3 |
| NRSG2103 | Cultural Sensitivity in Professional Nursing Practice | 2 |
| NRSG2201 | Introduction to Clinical Skills in Patient Care | 3 |
| NRSG2202 | Patient Care Clinical Skills Laboratory | 2 |
Level 4 (Semester 4) 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB103 | Expository Writing | 2 |
| NRSG2203 | Pharmacologic Aspects of Patient Care | 3 |
| NRSG2301 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| NRSG2302 | Health Assessment Skills Development/Laboratory | 2 |
| NRSG2303 | Adult and Geriatric Health Nursing-1/Theory | 3 |
| NRSG2304 | Adult and Geriatric Health Nursing-1/Clinical | 3 |
| NRSG3103 | Principles of Nutrition | 2 |
Level 5 (Semester 5) 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NRSG3101 | Adult and Geriatric Health Nursing-2/Theory | 3 |
| NRSG3102 | Adult and Geriatric Health Nursing-2/Clinical | 3 |
| NRSG3104 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NRSG3201 | Human Growth and Development | 2 |
| NRSG4103 | Therapeutic Communication in Professional Nursing Practice | 2 |
Level 6 (Semester 6) 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NRSG3202 | Maternal-Newborn Health Nursing/Theory | 3 |
| NRSG3203 | Maternal-Newborn Health Nursing/Clinical | 2 |
| NRSG3301 | Pediatric Health Nursing/Theory | 3 |
| NRSG3302 | Pediatric Health Nursing/Clinical | 2 |
| NRSG3303 | Methods of Nursing Research | 3 |
Level 7 (Semester 7) 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NRSG4101 | Mental Health Nursing/Theory | 3 |
| NRSG4102 | Mental Health Nursing/Clinical | 2 |
| NRSG4201 | Evidence-Based Practice and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| NRSG4202 | Community Health Nursing/Theory | 3 |
| NRSG4203 | Community Health Nursing/Clinical | 2 |
Level 8 (Semester 8) 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NRSG4104 | Information Technology in Nursing | 2 |
| NRSG4204 | Local and Global Issues in Nursing | 2 |
| NRSG4301 | Intensive Nursing | 4 |
| NRSG4302 | Nursing Management and Leadership/Theory | 3 |
| NRSG4303 | Nursing Management and Leadership/Clinical | 2 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Nursing
How many credit hours is Nursing at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University?
Nursing at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University requires completing 128 credit hours to graduate, spread across 43 courses.
How many years is Nursing at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University?
The study plan for Nursing spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Nursing award?
Nursing at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 128 credit hours.
Is Nursing offered at other universities?
Yes, Nursing is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.