DIPLOMA IN NURSING
Programme Description
The Diploma in Nursing at Universiti Selangor is a comprehensive program designed to equip aspiring healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and compassion necessary to excel in the nursing field. This program is committed to producing highly qualified nursing practitioners capable of addressing the diverse needs of individuals and communities in Malaysia and beyond. The curriculum is meticulously designed to meet the professional and academic requirements of future nurses, emphasizing evidence-based practices, patient-centered care, and practical clinical experiences.
A Diploma in Nursing program equips students with foundational knowledge and practical skills to become competent nurses. Spanning three (3) years, it combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience in subjects like anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, and nursing ethics.
Clinical training includes supervised rotations in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities, enhancing technical abilities and communication skills. The program also covers nursing leadership and management, preparing graduates for roles in healthcare administration. Graduates are eligible for the licensure exam to become Registered Nurses (RNs).
- Human Anatomy and Physiology: Develop a deep understanding of the human body to deliver effective nursing care.
- Fundamentals of Nursing: Learn essential nursing practices, including patient assessment, hygiene, and basic care procedures.
- Medical-Surgical Nursing: Gain expertise in managing patients with medical and surgical conditions.
- Community and Public Health Nursing: Understand healthcare delivery in community settings and promote public health initiatives.
- Healthcare Ethics and Professionalism: Emphasize ethical decision-making, communication skills, and patient-centered care.
- Clinical Placement and Practical Training: Apply theoretical knowledge in real-world healthcare settings through extensive clinical placements.
- Local tuition fee: RM44,925
- International tuition fee: RM67,165
- Possess fundamental knowledge, principles, and skills in nursing practice.
- Demonstrate essential nursing skills, enabling them to work independently and integrate these with other healthcare disciplines.
- Be commendable team players with professional and ethical behavior, entrepreneurial competency, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
- Registered Nurses (RNs): Provide direct patient care in hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare facilities.
- Community Health Nurse: Work in community settings to promote health education and preventive care.
- Home Care Nurse: Deliver nursing services to patients in their homes, focusing on recovery and quality of life.
- Public Health Nurse: Engage in public health initiatives to improve population health.
- Clinical Research Assistant: Support clinical research teams in conducting studies and trials.
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Programme Info
- DURATION: 3 Years
- TUITION FEES:
Local: RM44,925
International: RM67,165 - MQA:
KPM/JPT (R2/723/4/ 0137)