Nursing The University of Hong Kong

Overview

The Nursing Programme from The University of Hong Kong provides a comprehensive and holistic nursing education which strives to achieve professional excellence in nursing. Students will develop the capacity to become a transformative nurse, making a positive impact on the outcomes of patients and healthcare systems, with the capacity to become a future leader in the profession.

The curriculum consists of 29 courses (204 credits) including 24 professional core courses and 5 practicum courses, which focuses on quality care, clinical skills, leadership and is designed to be both research-intensive and research-informed.

Upon completion of the programme, graduates are able to:

• implement comprehensive professional knowledge in nursing practice;
• apply the scientific evidence to advance health education and nursing care across diverse settings;
• use ethical principles in decision making and apply the relevant legal parameters within their practice;
• demonstrate cultural competency and nursing leadership to facilitate interprofessional collaborations and to enhance healthcare outcomes;
• develop transferable skills required for independent reflective learning and research for continuing professional development; and
• develop the ability to evaluate personal scholarship, professional growth and excellence in practice.