Aims And Objectives of Christian Service University College School of Nursing

Aims And Objectives of Christian Service University College School of Nursing

PROGRAMME AIM

The aim of the programme is to train first degree holders in Nursing, who will demonstrate spiritual maturity, moral integrity, academic excellence, and professional competence in the health sector.
The Nursing Programme of Christian Service University College also aims at affecting the individual personality positively, preparing him/her adequately to qualify for certification and registration with the Nursing and Midwives Council of Ghana and empowering him/her to and within ethical and legal framework contribute to the body of knowledge of nursing through life-long learning for professional excellence and research.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the programme are to:

  1. Understand the National Health Policies and their relevance to nursing.
  2. Apply knowledge of principles of homeostasis to meet clients/patients need for maintenance of health.
  3. Use the nursing process (problem solving technique) to meet health needs of patients/clients, families and communities.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to function professionally as an effective member of the health team.
  5. Exhibit cultural sensitivity in using concepts and approaches in effective communication to relate to all manner of people.
  6. Demonstrate the ability to perform a community diagnosis, and also plan, implement and evaluate community programmes for preventive, promotive and rehabilitative services.
  7. Plan and carry out health education in relation to identified health needs of the people.
  8. Promote primary health care services in the community and identify and refer clients/patients where necessary.
  9. Demonstrate ability to think critically in applying nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments.
  10. Develop skills in managing and administering health care units within the confines of national health policies.
  11. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional actions.
  12. Contribute to building nursing knowledge through research and use research findings in providing health care.
  13. Exhibit ability and skills in teaching and educating individuals, families, groups as well as communities on issues of health.
  14. Demonstrate ability to adapt to new trends in the society through lifelong learning.