The two-year Post-Practical Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PPN B.Sc. N) program prepares diploma level LPN or Assistant Nurses to upgrade their education credential from diploma to bachelors, and to upgrade their practitioner license from LPN to RN. Students build on prior education to achieve competences expected of RNs, with a focus on understanding the scope of practice for RNs, increasing their breadth and depth of knowledge, especially in the care of patients with complex health needs, and enhancing their understanding about clinical decision making, critical thinking, research utilization, leadership, care delivery systems, and resource management. Students learn to shape the future of nursing and healthcare through options to engage in research or quality assurance projects, or entrepreneurial and technological innovation initiatives. Students may also choose to refine their competence in a focused area of clinical practice that aligns with their experience and interests. Student learning is supported in a sophisticated Nursing and Midwifery Experiential Center, equipped with state-orthe-art equipment, high fidelity simulators, and task trainers. Students also benefit from a modern virtual simulation lab and a Standardized Patient Program. Graduates from the program meet academic requirements for application to license as a RN and are prepared to practice in multiple settings including public and private primary, secondary, and tertiary hospitals, ambulatory health care centers, community clinics, physician offices, schools, home care, government and public policy agencies, and research institutes. In addition, graduates are prepared for the possibility of future education in a Master of Science in Nursing.
Program Duration:
Admission Requirements:
2. Two-year Diploma in Practical Nursing from UDST with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
2. internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR
3. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
4. Successful completion of Foundation Year in Health Sciences.
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Year in Health Sciences.
2. Documented proof of current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (Level 3) at the time of enrolment or within one month of commencement of the program.
3. Students are responsible to maintain current immunizations and BLS certification throughout the duration of the program. These requirements may change during the program as determined with the Qatar Minister of Public Health and clinical partners hosting student practicums.
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2025-2026 Study Plan:
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| NURS3101 | Perspectives of Complex Health | NURS2010 & NURS2492 OR Entry into PPN B.Sc. N | - | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| NURS3102 | Perspectives of Chronic Health & Life Limiting Conditions | NURS2010 & NURS2492 OR Entry into PPN B.Sc. N | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NURS3103 | Transition to Professional Practice | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NURS3405 | Post LPN Integrated Practice I | - | NURS3101 & NURS3102 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 15 | 12 | 0 | |||
| SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| RSST1001 | Qualitative Designs & Analyses | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSHG2101 | Health Technology & Informatics | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NURS3406 | Post LPN Integrated Practice II | NURS3405 | - | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| NURS4102 | Organization of the Nursing Profession | Min 50 Nursing Credits Entry into PPN B.Sc.N Program Entry into PD | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 12 | 9 | 0 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| MATH2002 | Quantitative Designs & Statistics | - | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| NURS3407 | Post LPN Integrated Practice III | NURS3406 | - | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Elective: select 1 of 13 | ||||||
| HSHG2080 | Ethics in Healthcare | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NUMW1230 | Maternal Nutrition & Infant Feeding | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC1001 | Qatar History & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| ECON1001 | Global Economic Concepts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2001 | Human Development in Qatar | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2002 | Globalization & Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1001 | Islamic & Arab Civilization | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1002 | Introduction to Sociology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1003 | Introductory Psychology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1004 | Ethical Reasoning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1005 | Law & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1006 | Introduction to the Arts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BUSG2001 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 8 | 5 | 3 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 35 | 26 | 3 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
| NURS4104 | Adaptive Leadership & Clinical Management | Min 50 Nursing Credits Entry into PLPN B.Sc.N Program Entry into PD B.Sc. N Program Entry into PD INIC | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NURS4101 | Best Practices & Quality Improvement | Min 50 Nursing Credits Entry into PLPN B.Sc.N Program Entry into PD B.Sc.N Program Entry into PD INIC | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NURS4407 | Post LPN Integrated Practice IV | NURS3406 | - | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 9 | 6 | 0 | |||
| SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
| NURS4103 | Critical Analyses of Global Health Trends for Nurses | Min 50 Nursing Credits Entry into PLPN B.Sc.N Program Entry into PD B.Sc. N Program Entry into PD INIC | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NURS4408 | Post LPN Consolidation of Practice | NURS4407 | - | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Elective: select 1 of 13 | ||||||
| HSHG2080 | Ethics in Healthcare | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NUMW1230 | Maternal Nutrition & Infant Feeding | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC1001 | Qatar History & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| ECON1001 | Global Economic Concepts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2001 | Human Development in Qatar | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2002 | Globalization & Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1001 | Islamic & Arab Civilization | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1002 | Introduction to Sociology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1003 | Introductory Psychology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1004 | Ethical Reasoning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1005 | Law & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1006 | Introduction to the Arts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BUSG2001 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 11 | 5 | 2 | |||
| SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
| NURS4409 | Post LPN Exploratory Practice | NURS4408 | - | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Semester 6 Total: | 5 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Year 2 Total: | 25 | 11 | 2 | |||
| Program Total | 60 | 37 | 5 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Post-Practical Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PPN B.Sc. N.) program have the option to further their education by pursuing a Master’s degree in Nursing or specializing in various areas within the field of nursing.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
Nurses practice in a wide variety of settings, such as hospitals, community health settings, educational institutions, long term care facilities, mental health settings, occupational health, and private practice, playing vital roles in promoting health and providing patient care across the continuum. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Nurse in a Hospital
• Nurse in School Clinics
• Nurse in a Primary Health Care Center
• Nurse in Home Care Settings
• Nurse in Physician Offices
• Nurse in Specialized Clinics
• Nurse in Government Agencies
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