The two-year Post-Practical Nurse Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PPN B.Sc. N) program prepares diploma level LPN or Assistant Nurses to upgrade their education credential from diploma to bachelors, and to upgrade their practitioner license from LPN to RN. Students build on prior education to achieve competences expected of RNs, with a focus on understanding the scope of practice for RNs, increasing their breadth and depth of knowledge, especially in the care of patients with complex health needs, and enhancing their understanding about clinical decision making, critical thinking, research utilization, leadership, care delivery systems, and resource management. Students learn to shape the future of nursing and healthcare through options to engage in research or quality assurance projects, or entrepreneurial and technological innovation initiatives. Students may also choose to refine their competence in a focused area of clinical practice that aligns with their experience and interests. Student learning is supported in a sophisticated Nursing and Midwifery Experiential Center, equipped with state-or-the-art equipment, high fidelity simulators, and task trainers. Students also benefit from a modern virtual simulation lab and a Standardized Patient Program. Graduates from the program meet academic requirements for application to license as a RN and are prepared to practice in multiple settings including public and private primary, secondary, and tertiary hospitals, ambulatory health care centers, community clinics, physician offices, schools, home care, government and public policy agencies, and research institutes. . In addition, graduates are prepared for the possibility of future education in a Master of Science in Nursing.
Program Duration:
Two years
Admission Requirements:
- Two-year Practical Nursing Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education from an accredited higher education institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Two-year Diploma in Practical Nursing from UDST with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; OR
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
3.Successful completion of Foundation Year in Health Sciences.
1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Year in Health Sciences.
- Documented proof of current licensure in Qatar as an Assistant Nurse or Practical Nurse and in good standing. Note that applicants not licensed and employed as an LPN or Assistant Nurse may be required to complete up to five UDST (bridging) courses to update knowledge and practice skills related to health assessment and nursing therapeutics.
2024-2025 Study Plan:
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Req | Co-Req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
|
Semester 1 |
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| NURS3101 | Perspectives of Complex Health | (NURS2010 AND NURS2492) OR Entry into PPN B.Sc.N Program | NURS3401 OR NURS3405 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| NURS3102 | Perspectives of Chronic Health & Life Limiting Conditions | (NURS2010 AND NURS2492) OR Entry into PPN B.Sc.N Program | NURS3401 OR NURS3405 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NURS3103 | Transition to Professional Nursing | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NURS3405 | Post LPN Integrated Practice I | - | NURS3101; NURS3102 | 3 | 192 Total HRs | |
| Semester 1 Total: | 15 | 12 | 0 | |||
| Semester 2 | ||||||
| HSHG2101 | Health Technology & Informatics | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NURS3406 | Post LPN Integrated Practice II | NURS3405 | - | 3 | 192 Total HRs | |
| NURS4102 | Organization of the Nursing Profession | Min 50 Nursing Credits; OR Entry into PPN B.Sc. N Program OR Entry into PD B.Sc. N Program OR Entry into PD INIC | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| RSST1001 | Qualitative Designs & Analyses | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 12 | 9 | 0 | |||
| Semester 3 | ||||||
|
MATH2002 |
Quantitative Designs & Statistics | - | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| NURS3407 | Post LPN Integrated Practice III | NURS3406 | - | 2 | 112 Total HRs | |
| Elective: Select 1 of 13 | ||||||
| BUSG2001 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| ECON1001 | Global Economic Concepts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC1001 | Qatar History & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2001 | Human Development in Qatar | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2002 | Globalization & Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSHG2080 | Ethics in Healthcare | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NUMW1230 | Maternal Nutrition & Infant Feeding | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1001 | Islamic & Arab Civilization | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1002 | Introduction to Sociology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1003 | Introductory Psychology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1004 | Ethical Reasoning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1005 | Law & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1006 | Introduction to the Arts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 8 | 6 | 1 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 35 | 27 | 1 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Req | Co-Req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
|
Semester 4 |
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| NURS4101 | Best Practices & Quality Improvement | Min 50 Nursing Credits; OR Entry into PPN B.Sc.N Program OR Entry into PD B.Sc. N Program OR Entry into PD INIC | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NURS4104 | Adaptive Leadership & Clinical Management | Min 50 Nursing Credits; OR Entry into PPN B.Sc.N Program OR Entry into PD INIC | - | 3 | 3 | |
| NURS4407 | Post LPN Integrated Practice IV | NURS3406 | - | 3 | 192 Total HRs | |
| Semester 4 Total: | 9 | 6 | 0 | |||
| Semester 5 | ||||||
| NURS4103 | Critical Analyses of Global Health Trends for Nurses | Min 50 Nursing Credits; OR Entry into PPN B.Sc.N Program OR Entry into PD B.Sc. N Program OR Entry into PD INIC | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NURS4408 | Post LPN Consolidation of Practice | NURS4407 | - | 5 | 288 Total HRs | |
| Elective: Select 1 of 13 | ||||||
| BUSG2001 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| ECON1001 | Global Economic Concepts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC1001 | Qatar History & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2001 | Human Development in Qatar | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2002 | Globalization & Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSHG2080 | Ethics in Healthcare | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NUMW1230 | Maternal Nutrition & Infant Feeding | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1001 | Islamic & Arab Civilization | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1002 | Introduction to Sociology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1003 | Introductory Psychology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1004 | Ethical Reasoning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1005 | Law & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1006 | Introduction to the Arts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 11 | 6 | 0 | |||
| Semester 6 | ||||||
| NURS4409 | Post LPN Exploratory Practice |
NURS4408 |
- | 5 | 280 Total HRs | |
| Semester 6 Total: | 5 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Year 2 Total: | 25 | 12 | 0 | |||
| PPN B.Sc. N Program Total: | 60 | 39 | 1 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Post Practical Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PPN B.Sc.N) program have the option to further their education by pursuing a Master’s degree in Nursing or specializing in various areas within the field of nursing.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
Nurses practice in a wide variety of settings, such as hospitals, community health settings, educational institutions, long term care facilities, mental health settings, occupational health, and private practice, playing vital roles in promoting health and providing patient care across the continuum.
A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Nurse in a Hospital
- Nurse in School Clinics
- Nurse in a Primary Health Care Center
- Nurse in Home Care Settings
- Nurse in Physician Offices
- Nurse in Specialized Clinics
- Nurse in Government Agencies