Critical Care Nursing An-Najah National University

Overview

Courses allow students in the Critical Care Nursing program of the An-Najah National University to identify policy and practice issues in critical care nursing, and explore health team collaboration in their field of study. The thesis provides students with the opportunity to be involved in research which explores evidence that substantiates their practice. The nurse completes a minimum of 528 hours working clinically in the critical care area for the duration of the programme.

Teaching and Learning

Problem-based learning is the educational method used and it has the following characteristics:

• Real-life situations constitute the basis for working through problems and are a foundation for learning.

• Self-directed learning, the student’s own studies, activities, and responsibility for his/her own learning.

• Group work. During his/her education the student should develop self-knowledge, which involves understanding and being able to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes in interplay with others.

• Working in a tutorial group (consisting of 6-7 students and a faculty tutor) is the fundamental method of studying in problem-based learning. Other methods include lectures, seminars, resource opportunities, field studies and other types of skill practice.

Career Opportunities

Expected graduates may work in:

• Neonatal Intensive Care Units.

• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

• Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU).

• Surgical Intensive Care Unit.

• Critical Care of the Burn Patient.

• Emergency Departments.

Or as:

• University teachers.

• Nursing instructors.