Building Skills, Inspiring Care
The School of Nursing at Ningxia Medical University offers a high-quality undergraduate program that prepares students for modern healthcare. Our curriculum integrates foundational sciences with clinical practice, critical thinking, and evidence-based nursing. Through practical training, interdisciplinary learning, and community engagement, we cultivate skilled practitioners with leadership potential, professional dedication, and a global perspective, ready to meet healthcare challenges and promote the well-being of individuals and communities.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program
Program Description
The undergraduate nursing program is a comprehensive, practice-oriented discipline that integrates theoretical knowledge with insights from both natural and social sciences. The program is designed to prepare students to become competent registered nurses recognized by the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China.
Students gain the skills to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care while promoting health across diverse clinical and community settings. The curriculum covers key areas including biological and behavioral sciences, nursing theory and practice, health promotion, research methods, and healthcare technology. Extensive clinical placements in hospitals and community environments ensure that graduates develop professional expertise, critical thinking, and practical skills necessary to meet the demands of modern healthcare and contribute meaningfully to the well-being of individuals and communities.
Duration and Study Pattern
The undergraduate nursing program is offered as a full-time, four-year course of study, delivered under a credit-based system. Students are expected to complete both theoretical coursework and extensive clinical training to meet graduation requirements.
Program Framework
This program aims to develop competent nursing professionals with strong academic knowledge and practical skills. Over the four years, students progress from fundamental nursing concepts and basic patient care to advanced clinical practice for individuals with acute, chronic, and complex health needs. The curriculum also integrates courses in health sciences, behavioral sciences, nursing research, and healthcare technology, ensuring graduates are well prepared for the diverse roles of modern nursing practice.
Study year |
Focus of study |
Subject content |
1st year |
General education courses |
Philosophy and Society, Physical Education, Language, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, etc. |
2nd-3rd year |
Foundations of health, Major Core courses |
Basic Nursing, Health Assessment, Medical Nursing, Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Pediatric nursing, Community Nursing, Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing, etc. |
4th year |
Integrated care and health |
Clinical Placement, Nursing Management and Leadership, and Student Exchange Program |
Program Requirement
1. Knowledge Competencies
Master the foundations of basic medical sciences, with systematic knowledge of fundamental, clinical, and community nursing.
Understand preventive medicine, health promotion, and rehabilitation concepts.
Acquire integrated knowledge from natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities to support interdisciplinary nursing practice.
Understand the principles of law, ethics, psychology, and public health policy related to healthcare.
Develop awareness of global health issues and cultural diversity in healthcare delivery.
2. Skills Competencies
Be proficient in basic nursing techniques, assessment methods, and the management of common clinical conditions.
Acquire advanced competencies in specialized nursing areas, critical care, and emergency response.
Demonstrate the ability to implement holistic, safe, and evidence-based nursing interventions.
Cultivate strong communication and coordination skills for effective nurse-patient and inter-professional collaboration.
Possess essential abilities in health education, disease prevention, and community outreach.
Demonstrate information literacy, including the ability to effectively retrieve and evaluate medical information.Achieve proficiency in computer applications and a foreign language.
Develop skills in scientific research, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Maintain the ability to engage in independent learning and adapt to the demands of lifelong learning.
3. Quality Competencies
Uphold a strong sense of professional ethics, responsibility, and dedication to patient-centered care.
Demonstrate a rigorous and meticulous work style, with compassion, empathy, and respect for human dignity. Demonstrate innovative thinking, an openness to interdisciplinary collaboration, and a capacity for reflective practice.
Possess innovative thinking, openness to interdisciplinary collaboration, and the capacity for reflective practice.
Cultivate a spirit of teamwork and leadership qualities to meet the needs of modern healthcare systems.
Maintain a healthy body and psychological resilience to cope with high-pressure clinical environments.
Develop psychological resilience to cope with high-pressure clinical environments