Diploma in Nursing

(R3/723/4/0029) (09/26) (MQA/FA 3689)

Diploma in Nursing is a three years program. It is primarily intended for those, who are willing to embrace a profession, which is self-gratifying and humanistic. To meet the ever increasing demand of health care, the course has been designed to endow the graduates with the adequate knowledge and skills, which will enable them to function effectively as a Registered Nurse and as a member of the health care team, locally or globally.

Overview

Program Aim

This program emphasizes on the importance of critical and analytical learning, so that the graduates are able to provide, efficient and effective care to the patients. The core teaching content comprises health sciences, behavioral sciences and nursing sciences. This program also focuses on the enhancement of diverse skills including interpersonal, as well as team-working skills and we also encourage self-directed learning. Lincoln University College assures good clinical posting, which will give maximum clinical exposure to all the graduates. This is confirmed by the consistent high achievement in Nursing Board Registration Examination.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work as Registered Nurses in:

Hospitals (both government / private), local or international.
Clinics
Nursing Homes.
Rehabilitation Centers.
Medical Centers.
Nurseries.
Clinics / Community Care Clinics .
Primary Health Organisations.
Schools ( as a school nurse) .
Insurance companies.
Airline Industry.
Army and Navy.
Cruise ships.
Sports Industry.
Estates.
Geriatric homes.
As private nurse.
Graduates of Diploma in Nursing can choose her pathway according to her /his interest. Pursue career to be in the clinical area as specialized nurse, become administrator or academicians. A nurse can also concentrate to be a researcher and involve in clinical research and development. Some might want to venture to be entrepreneurs to run their own businesses such as manage nurseries, nursing homes or rehabilitation centers.