The Bridging Program in Nursing is one of the distinguished academic programs offered by the College of Nursing at King Khalid University – Abha. It is designed to provide a flexible and high-quality academic pathway for practicing nurses holding a diploma in nursing, enabling them to continue their education and obtain a Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
The program is developed according to the latest academic and professional standards in nursing education. It aims to graduate highly competent professionals capable of delivering comprehensive healthcare services and actively contributing to community service across various nursing fields, both locally and globally.
The program focuses on:
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Health promotion, prevention, and patient care: By delivering nursing care that enhances health, prevents illness, and supports patient recovery and rehabilitation across different settings.
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Enhancing nursing practice: Through the application of nursing knowledge and leadership principles to improve nursing and healthcare services in diverse facilities.
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Scientific research and evidence-based practice: By promoting the use of research principles and evidence-based practice to advance the quality of nursing care.
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Effective coordination: By working collaboratively with other healthcare providers to improve overall public health outcomes.
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Professional ethics and legal standards: By adhering to ethical and legal principles in the delivery of nursing care, ensuring the dignity and privacy of patients are maintained.
The program represents a valuable opportunity for diploma nurses to advance their academic and professional skills, meet labor market needs, and contribute to achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 in enhancing the healthcare sector.
Providing a distinguished Bridging program in the field of nursing education locally and globally.
Preparing distinguished graduates who are able to provide integrated health care and community service in all fields of nursing
Providing nursing care in order to promote and maintain health and to care and rehabilitate patients.
Using nursing information and leadership principles to improve nursing and health practice in various facilities.
Use the principles of scientific research and the process based on evidence to improve nursing practice.
Coordination with health care providers to improve the general level of health.
.Follow the principles, ethics and legal aspects of providing nursing care