The Department of Maternal and Child Health Nursing is one of the core academic departments within the College of Nursing. It specializes in preparing female students both scientifically and practically to provide comprehensive and integrated healthcare for women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, as well as care for children from birth through adolescence.
The department aims to prepare highly competent nursing professionals capable of managing various health conditions related to mothers and children. This is achieved through advanced educational and training programs that emphasize practical experience and keep pace with developments in the healthcare field.
The department also strives to support scientific research, contribute to community awareness, and promote preventive care and primary healthcare—aligning with the goals of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to improve the quality of health services and empower women in the healthcare sector.
The department is staffed by a distinguished group of faculty members who are academically and professionally qualified. It operates within an interactive educational environment that includes simulation labs and clinical experiences in hospitals and health centers.
Providing outstanding education in the field of maternal and child nursing and conducting scientific research and community service at the local and global levels.
Providing students with the information, skills and positive attitudes that enable them to provide distinguished nursing care for mothers and children commensurate with the needs of the labor market and to contribute to distinguished scientific research and support the health needs of the community in the field of motherhood and childhood.
Developing courses in the field of maternal and pediatric nursing.
Enhancing a positive learning environment for nursing students.
Improving self-development and critical thinking skills for nursing students.
Training nursing students to provide competent and comprehensive nursing care in the field of maternal and pediatric nursing.
Participating in community service activities.
Contributing in the evidence-based nursing research that enriches the field of maternal and pediatric nursing.
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
May peace and blessings be upon the best of all creation, our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and companions.
My dear students,
Peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you.
It brings me great joy and honor to welcome you to the Department of Maternal and Child Health Nursing, one of the most vital departments in the College of Nursing, given its essential role in providing healthcare to women and children—two of the most vulnerable groups in need of care and attention.
Your specialization in this field is not merely theoretical study or practical training; it is a noble humanitarian mission that calls for dedication, compassion, and a strong commitment to acquiring the knowledge and skills that will enable you to provide safe and comprehensive care.
In our department, we strive to offer a motivating educational environment that supports you both academically and professionally, through advanced curricula, hands-on training, and direct supervision by qualified faculty members.
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 emphasizes the importance of empowering women and developing the healthcare sector, and maternal and child health nursing stands as a key pillar contributing to the achievement of this vision by preparing distinguished national professionals capable of delivering exceptional health services to mothers and children.
My dear daughters,
You are the foundation of positive change in our society, and through your hands, future generations will enjoy better health and more compassionate care. I urge you to be diligent, to uphold a sense of responsibility, and to take full advantage of every educational opportunity presented to you.
I ask Allah to grant you success in your academic and professional journey and to make you among the outstanding individuals serving this great nation.
Peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you.
Head of the Department of Maternal and Child Health Nursing
Dr. Hanan Awad Al-Mashad
| Courses | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing |
| 2. | Pediatric Nursing |
| 3. | Human Growth and Development |
| 4. | Pharmacology |
| 5. | Microbiology |
| 6. | Nutrition |
| Staff Member | |
|---|---|
| Dr/ Hanan Awad Elmashad | helmashad@kku.edu.sa |
| Dr/ Nagwa Ibrahim Elfeshawy | nelfeshawy@kku.edu.sa |
| Dr/ Nesreen Mosbah | nemohamed@kku.edu.sa |
| Lecturer/ Mona Alzahrani | mdalzhrani@kku.edu.sa |
| Lecturer/ Amutha Cellunthari | attori@kku.edu.sa |