Nursing
1.1 MISSION
The mission of the Bachelor of Nursing Programme at Shifa University is to prepare competent, ethical, compassionate, and evidence-based nurses who meet national and international professional standards and respond effectively to the health needs of individuals, families, and communities in Somaliland.
The programme is committed to:
- Providing quality nursing education that develops essential knowledge, clinical skills, professional attitudes, and competencies.
- Promoting evidence-based practice, research, innovation, and lifelong learning in nursing.
- Developing ethical and accountable nurses who respect human rights, patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
- Strengthening community and public health nursing through prevention, health promotion, and community engagement.
- Preparing graduates for safe, effective, compassionate, and culturally responsive nursing practice across healthcare settings.
1.2 VISION
"To be a leading Nursing Programme in Somaliland that promotes academic excellence, professional competence, ethical practice, research, leadership, and innovation to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, communities, and society.”
Key Areas of the Vision
- Academic Excellence
- Professional Competence
- Ethical Practice
- Research
- Leadership
- Innovation
1.3 PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
Graduates will be able to:
- Provide safe, comprehensive, and evidence-based nursing care.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Demonstrate clinical competence, patient safety, and infection control.
- Communicate effectively and provide compassionate, culturally appropriate care.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional nursing practice.
- Promote health, disease prevention, and community well-being.
- Apply critical thinking and clinical decision-making.
- Use research and evidence-based practice to improve care.
- Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and collaboration.
- Maintain lifelong learning and professional development.