A word from the Head of the Nursing Department. 

Higher education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has recently witnessed a remarkable development with an increase in the number of governmental and private institutions, including Al-Ghad International Colleges for Applied Medical Sciences which seeks to keep pace with this development.
The nursing profession is considered a noble human profession, and nursing has become an essential part of the health community system. Nursing is the pulsating heart of the hospital. The nursing profession is among the professions that needs patience, responsibility and compassionate care. It is a humanitarian and most important profession aimed at caring for the health of and taking preventive measures for the individual, family and society.
 The Department of Nursing in Al-Ghad Colleges in Dammam seeks to create an advanced educational environment equipped with the latest and most modern classrooms, smart devices and simulation laboratories. It also facilitates and fosters the learning under a distinguished and highly qualified faculty members holding Ph.D., masters and bachelor’s degrees to further enhance research and foster continuous professional development.
The Department of Nursing is considered one of the most important departments that were established at Al-Ghad International Colleges of Applied Medical Sciences in 1430 AH and it aims to graduate national health care professionals  qualified technically to practice the nursing profession in health institutions and multiple community services through what it offers from accredited educational programs and scientific research specialized in the field of nursing to meet the growing demand for nursing specialties in the local and regional market.
The number of credit hours for this program is 130 credit hours divided into 8 levels over four academic years in addition to a full training year in hospitals.
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Head of the Nursing Department
Dr. Reda Abdel-Al Thabet Omar