The Programme
The aim of the Bachelor of Nursing degree programme is to provide a comprehensive and holistic nursing education programme which strives to achieve professional excellence in nursing. The four-year part-time curriculum is broad-based and multi-disciplinary, designed to introduce the bio-psycho-social aspects of health and nursing care in line with the development of a world trend in nursing education. Students are able to obtain knowledge through the study of the different disciplines as well as to develop an enquiring mind, interpersonal skills and an understanding of the socio-cultural context in which nursing is practised in Hong Kong. The curriculum also integrates various nursing and health components such as adult nursing, mental health nursing, obstetric nursing, paediatric nursing, community health nursing and gerontological nursing as well as Chinese Medicine and other alternative therapies in maintenance of health and management of illnesses. Graduates are developed as generic nurses who will be able to work as competent practitioners in various health care settings.
Curriculum Structure
The credit-based curriculum of the BN for ENs programme consists of 19 theoretical courses and 5 practical courses over a period of four years. The number of credit units are shown in the table below:
Year/
Semester |
Course |
No. of credit units |
| Year 1/Semester I |
Professional Nursing Practice |
6 |
| Life Sciences |
9 |
| Year 1/Semester II |
Nursing Care of Adult |
9 |
| Health Assessment* |
6 |
| Year 1/Semester III |
Life Span Developmental Psychology |
3 |
| Social Context of Health and Illness |
3 |
| Clinical Pharmacology |
3 |
| Introduction to Chinese Medicine and Nursing |
6 |
Year total |
45 |
| Year 2/Semester I |
Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family and Children |
9 |
| Nursing Knowledge and Practice* |
6 |
| Year 2/Semester II |
Nursing Care of the Older Adult |
6 |
| Promoting the Health of Individuals and Populations* |
6 |
| Year 2/Semester III |
Nursing Care of the Adult I |
6 |
| Specialty Nursing I |
9 |
Year total |
42 |
| Year 3/Semester I |
Nursing Care of Adult II |
6 |
| Community Nursing & Public Health |
6 |
| Year 3/Semester II |
Mental Health Nursing |
6 |
| Advanced Nursing Care of the Adult |
3 |
| Year 3/Semester II |
Introduction to Statistics* |
6 |
| Specialty Nursing II |
12 |
Year total |
39 |
| Year 4/Semester I |
Consolidation Practicum |
24 |
| Year 4/Semester II |
Management and Leadership in Health Care* |
6 |
| Introduction to Nursing Research* |
6 |
| Year 4/Semester III |
Evidence Based Practice* |
6 |
Year Total |
42 |
Programme Total |
168 |
Remarks :
*Common courses to be offered together with students who are Registered Nurse Shaded courses are the practical courses
Assessment
The assessment of various courses will be based on course work assignments, seminar presentations, health assessment, student projects and examinations.
The Degree
This is an honours degree programme. Students who successfully complete the programme and pass all courses will be awarded a Bachelor of Nursing in one of the following five divisions: First Class Honours, Second Class Honours Division One, Second Class Honours Division Two, Third Class Honours and Pass. The grade point average obtained by candidates at the end of 4 years determines the Honours Award.
Entrance Requirements for Enrolled Nurses
To be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant
- shall comply with the University General Regulations http://www.als.hku.hk/admission ;
- shall be registered as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing Council of Hong Kong or hold recognized equivalent qualifications; and
- may be required to take a qualifying test of language ability and nursing knowledge
Admission of 2013-2014
| Fees for EN students |
| Application for admission fee
(Non-refundable) |
HK$450 |
| Composition fee |
HK$1,250 per credit
168 credits for the whole programme |
Application Form
Applications must be submitted in a hard-copy format . (The form can be downloaded here.)
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Information Seminars
| 1st Session |
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| Date: |
4 February 2013 (Monday) |
| Time: |
4:30 – 5:30pm |
| Venue: |
Lecture Hall
4/F, FMSHK
Duke of Windsor Social Service Centre
15 Hennessy Road
Wanchai,
Hong Kong |
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| 2nd Session |
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| Date: |
22 February 2013 (Friday) |
| Time: |
4:30 – 5:30 pm |
| Venue: |
Lecture Theatre 4
G/F William MW Mong Block
21 Sassoon Road
Pokfulam, Hong Kong |
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| 3rd Session |
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| Date: |
8 March 2013 (Friday) |
| Time: |
4:30 – 5:30pm |
| Venue: |
Lecture Hall
4/F, FMSHK
Duke of Windsor Social Service Centre
15 Hennessy Road
Wanchai,
Hong Kong |
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Enquiry
School of Nursing
The University of Hong Kong
4/F, William MW Mong Block
21 Sassoon Road
Tel: 2818 9540 Fax: 2872 6079
E-mail: nursing@hku.hk
Closing Date for Applications: 28 March 2013
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