*Combined figure for programmes JS6468 & JS6418.
Programme Introduction
The Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs) is a five-year full-time programme leading to an honours degree. The objective of the BNurs programme is to provide comprehensive and holistic nursing education, through which generic nurses are nurtured to become competent practitioners in various healthcare settings.
Well-scoped with multidisciplinarity, our credit-based curriculum is designed to introduce the bio-psychosocial aspects of health and nursing care. It strikes a good balance between the broad areas of nursing, biological, behavioural and social sciences, enabling students to obtain knowledge through the study of different disciplines. The desired learning outcomes would be the production of nursing professionals with inquisitive mindsets, strong interpersonal skills, and high awareness of the socio-cultural context in Hong Kong where nursing is practised.
Our BNurs programme emphasises the integration of theory and practice. Students are exposed to a variety of clinical environments throughout the study, while comprehensive learning of clinical skills is delivered under the supervision of experienced teaching staff.
The BNurs curriculum includes various courses with an aim to prepare students to be capable of working in different settings as nursing professionals.
The main areas covered are Nursing Core Courses, Nursing of Specialised Populations, Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice, Foundations in Nursing Research, Nursing Electives, Nursing Practica, Life Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology and Behavioural Sciences.
This curriculum structure also includes one Life Enrichment Learning Course.
Modes of Learning
The BNurs programme incorporates various teaching and learning strategies, e.g., problem-based learning; inter-professional team-based learning; audiovisuals; computer-assisted learning, demonstrations, field trips and educational visits to clinical agencies and community settings.
Clinical Practicum
Students will have the opportunity to learn and practice under the instruction and supervision of experienced teachers as well as registered nurses in all aspects of nursing – from basic to advanced complex care, in community and in comprehensive teaching hospitals.
Overseas Exchange Opportunities
The programme is designed to nurture nursing leaders with an international outlook. Students are provided with sponsorships to participate in overseas exchange programmes in top universities.
Graduates from the Bachelor of Nursing degree programme will be able to function independently to assess and appraise the health care needs of the community. Students who have satisfactorily completed all programme requirements will be eligible for direct registration as registered nurses with the Nursing Council of Hong Kong.
