Nursing

The nursing program graduates are expected to adopt a safe, patient-centered, and ethical approach, demonstrating a holistic approach to healthcare services. Graduates should utilize critical thinking skills in clinical decision-making processes and continuously develop evidence-based practices. They must play an active role in multidisciplinary environments by effectively communicating and collaborating within teams. While fulfilling leadership and management responsibilities, graduates are expected to manage delegation and resource allocation efficiently. Participation in patient safety and quality improvement processes is also a key expectation. Furthermore, graduates should be proficient in the safe and effective use of health informatics and technology. They should make a difference in community health, equity, and advocacy, while adhering to legal, regulatory, and professional ethical standards. Graduates are expected to integrate cultural competence and professional values, embracing lifelong learning and continuous professional development.

The nursing department of the Faculty of Health Sciences at International Cyprus University began its education and training in the 2014–2015 academic year with 50 students and graduated its first bachelor's degree students in 2018. The department aims to educate nurses who provide health-promoting, disease-preventing, therapeutic, and supportive nursing care through "Planned Nursing Care" to individuals, families, and communities, work as an effective member of the healthcare team, and develop nursing practices through critical thinking and research.

In the department, education is conducted in line with the principle of health protection and patient-centered care, focusing on the latest developments in the field. In addition to the compulsory courses required by the program’s learning objectives, students are offered elective courses based on their interests, enabling them to gain both professional and personal development in terms of knowledge and skills. Furthermore, students have the opportunity to experience many professional skills in a well-equipped laboratory environment. After laboratory practices, the knowledge and skills gained throughout the program are solidified through practical experiences in various hospitals and institutions. The Nursing Department continues its bachelor’s-level education, which covers four years.

To graduate from the undergraduate programme, it is required to successfully complete all the courses in the curriculum totaling 240 ECTS (162 national credits); obtain a passing grade of D/S in all courses; complete two summer internships within the specified duration and quality; and have a minimum cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale.

In order for a student to be eligible for graduation, they must successfully complete all the courses in the program and meet specific requirements. Firstly, the student will not be able to graduate if they receive failing grades such as D-, F, or E. To graduate, a minimum of 240 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits must be completed, and these credits must be earned successfully from the courses in the program. Additionally, the student must have a GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00. Along with these criteria, the student must also complete all summer internships within the specified time and quality standards. Meeting these conditions is essential for the student to successfully graduate from the program

REGISTRATION ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Registration admission requirements for Turkish citizens: Students who have been successful in the exams conducted by the Turkish Higher Education Council Student Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM) and are eligible to register at our university according to their preferences can complete their registration procedures with the necessary documents at Registration and Liaison Offices located throughout Turkey or at the Student Affairs Directorate (ÖİM) in the TRNC.
Turkish citizens who have graduated from high schools or equivalent institutions can register for associate's and bachelor's degree programs that they have chosen and been placed in based on their Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS) scores.

Admission Requirements for TRNC Candidates: TRNC citizen prospective students and Turkish citizens who have completed their entire high school education in the TRNC are placed in undergraduate programs based on their success in the UKÜ Student Placement and Scholarship Ranking Exam and their program preferences.
Students who perform well on the exam can complete their registration procedures at the TRNC Promotion Office. Applications for undergraduate programs can be submitted online directly through the application portal.

Nursing graduates are part of a field that offers a wide range of employment opportunities and career prospects within the healthcare sector. These graduates can work in various healthcare institutions such as public and private hospitals, family health centers, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities. Additionally, there are employment opportunities in sectors such as home care services, occupational health and safety units, school health centers, insurance companies, and academic institutions. Nursing graduates can specialize in different areas such as clinical nursing, management and education nursing, or specialized nursing fields, thereby advancing their careers. Nurses specializing in critical care, emergency services, pediatrics, oncology, and cardiology play a significant role in healthcare services. Moreover, there is the possibility of pursuing an academic career through postgraduate education. Nursing graduates have opportunities not only in Turkey but also abroad. With proficiency in foreign languages and the necessary equivalency processes, they can work in healthcare institutions globally. Generally, nursing graduates find employment in public hospitals, private hospitals, and healthcare centers, but in recent years, with the growing elderly population and the increasing demand for home care services, they have also found significant opportunities in the private care sector.

The CIU nursing learning taxonomy is structured around Bloom's Taxonomy, which categorises learning objectives into cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains, and is reflected in the nursing programme's curriculum. This framework organises the nursing curriculum from basic knowledge to complex applications and includes theoretical training, pre-clinical skill training, clinical training, laboratory practices, and internship components to achieve specific learning outcomes.

Prof.Fatma EKER

Asst.Prof. Serap KORKMAZ