College of Nursing

Public Authority for Applied Education and Training College of Nursing

2020

FACULTY HANDBOOK APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 14, 2020

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CONTENTS

The Public authority for applied educatino and training and college of nursing ...... 7 Vision ...... 7 Mission ...... 7 College of nursing ...... 8 Vision ...... 8 Mission ...... 8 CoN core values ...... 8 Philosophy ...... 10 Objectives: The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training and the college of nursing ...... 11 Role specific competencies and student learning outcomes ...... 13 Frameworks ...... 14 The College of Nursing...... 14 Administration ...... 15 College dean ...... 15 Vice deans...... 15 Heads of Nursing departments...... 15 The duties of the head of departments:...... 15 Course coordinators ...... 16 academic advisors ...... 16 College committees ...... 18 COLLEGE COUNCIL ...... 18 COLLEGE SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ...... 18 Departmental committees ...... 19 Curriculum Committee ...... 19 Membership ...... 19 Examination committee ...... 19 Membership ...... 20 Schedule committee ...... 20 Membership ...... 20 Exam review grades committee ...... 20 Membership ...... 20 Events, social and cultural committee ...... 21 Membership ...... 21

Research committee ...... 22 Membership ...... 22 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS ...... 22 Admission Regulations ...... 22 Admission requirements ...... 22 Other rules ...... 23 Program Specifications ...... 23 Program Structure ...... 23 Major Sheet (Study Plan) ...... 24 Types of Courses ...... 24 Credit System...... 25 Academic Programs ...... 26 Associate Degree in Nursing ...... 26 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM OPTIONS ...... 30 1. BSN: Generic ...... 31 Course Title ...... 34 Human Relations ...... 34 2. BSN: Post-Basic ...... 35 Bachelor of Sciences Major Sheet for Post-Basic Program option (Study plan) ...... 36 3. BSN: School Health Nursing ...... 37 Accreditation College of Nursing ...... 41 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS ...... 42 Examination Regulations ...... 42 Rules and Regulations for the Conduct of In-course and Final Examinations ...... 42 Examination Procedures ...... 47 Department Examinations Committee ...... 47 Conduct of Examination ...... 48 Teaching and Assessment of Practical Courses & OSCE ...... 51 The Objectively Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) ...... 52 STAFF INFORMATION ...... 54 APPOINTMENT CRITERIA ...... 54 Assistant Professor ...... 54 Lecturer ...... 54 Assistant Teacher / Teacher ...... 54

Trainer ...... 54 SALARIES AND BENEFITS...... 55 PROCEduRES FOR APPOINTMENT OF NEW STAFF ...... 56 Procedures for arriving in kuwait ...... 56 Documentation and other items needed ...... 56 Air ticket and visa ...... 57 Arrival at Kuwait International Airport ...... 57 Accommodation ...... 57 Residence, Civil Identity (CID) and Contract ...... 57 Salary advance and bank account ...... 57 STAFF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 58 JOB DESCRIPTIONS ...... 58 Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor and Lecturer ...... 58 Teacher ...... 58 Assistant Teacher...... 59 Trainers ...... 59 STUDENT ADVISORY ROLES ...... 61 Academic Counseling and Registration ...... 61 Academic Counseling ...... 61 Registration ...... 61 Study Load ...... 62 Listening System ...... 63 Transfer regulations ...... 63 Adding, Dropping, Withdrawal, Attendance and Absence ...... 65 Expulsion from the College ...... 66 STAFF ASSESSMENT AND CONTRACT RENEWAL ...... 67 Renewal of Contract for Faculty Member ...... 67 TRAINER’S EVALUATION ...... 68 PROMOTION CRITERIA ...... 76 Associate Professor to Professor ...... 76 Assistant Professor to Associate Professor ...... 76 Lecturer to Senior Lecturer...... 77 Teacher to Lecturer ...... 78 Assistant teacher to Teacher ...... 78

Assistant Trainer “B” to Assistant Trainer “A” ...... 79 Assistant Trainer “A” to Trainer “B” ...... 79 Trainer “B” to Trainer “A” ...... 79 Trainer “A” to Specialized Trainer “C” ...... 80 Specialized Trainer “C” to Specialized Trainer “B” ...... 80 Specialized Trainer “B” to Specialized Trainer “A” ...... 80 RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATION ...... 82 Part I - Research Plan ...... 82 Part II - Research Resources ...... 83 LIVING IN KUWAIT ...... 85 THE STATE OF KUWAIT ...... 85 Government ...... 86 Topography...... 86 Climate...... 86 Demography ...... 87 Religion ...... 88 Family life ...... 89 Social customs, dress and opportunities ...... 89 ATTRACTIONS OF WORKING AT the COLLEGE OF NURSING, paaet iN KUWAIT ...... 91 Remunerations ...... 92 Low cost of living ...... 93 Travel ...... 93 Health insurance ...... 93 Multicultural Community ...... 93 Leisure ...... 94 GETTING SETTLED INTO KUWAIT ...... 94 The working week and business hours ...... 94 Public and religious holidays ...... 95 Health services ...... 95 Security ...... 95 Adjusting to the climate ...... 95 Telephone services and internet ...... 96 Electricity and gas ...... 96 Schools ...... 96

Food and restaurants ...... 97 Cars ...... 98 Driving in Kuwait ...... 98 Shopping ...... 98 Buses and taxis ...... 98 Sports and social facilities ...... 99 Entertainment and places to visit ...... 99 Radio, TV and cinema ...... 100 Books and newspapers ...... 101 Currency ...... 101 Important Telephone Numbers/Websites: ...... 101

THE PUBLIC AUTHORITY FOR APPLIED EDUCATINO AND TRAINING AND COLLEGE OF NURSING

VISION

To develop human resources in order to build the future of Kuwait by restructuring the applied education institutions and programs, developing them continuously, and designing a national system for Kuwaiti professionals. Therefore, the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training is always keen to develop its educational programs, keep pace with e-learning, and create new sectors that serve the educational process with the requirements of time.

MISSION

Focusing on the basics of knowledge and relying on methods of self-education and facilitating the opportunities for educational development to individuals who seeks professional development and considering the practical aspects of training in institutes, centers, colleges and work and production sites, and that is a belief from the Public Authority for Applied Education and training on the importance of developing, building and cultivating talents, whether at the academic or societal level.

The vision and mission of the College of Nursing (CoN) are congruent with the vision and mission of the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET). And this congruency in the vision and mission made the CoN to accomplish robust educational programs, service and research targeting the achievement of healthcare needs for the society of Kuwait.

COLLEGE OF NURSING

VISION

The vision of the CoN is to be a leading educational nursing institution recognized nationally, regionally and internationally for excellence in teaching, research, scholarships, nursing practice and community services beyond the established standards while collaborating with professional colleagues and organizations.

MISSION

The mission of the CoN is to provide high quality nursing education according to established standards in order to prepare professional nurses capable of providing quality nursing care innovatively and adapting to the challenges of the societal needs and the diverse changing healthcare system.

CON CORE VALUES

Trust: Building relationships on truthfulness, integrity and honesty.

Caring: Assisting others to meet their goals, through an environment of mutual respect, honesty, and guided activities while observing individual's right to dignity.

Professionalism: Applying the principles of ethical and moral performance that regulates the relationship between professional and community in a climate that fosters personal development, accountability, independence, commitment and responsibility.

Excellence: Building on hard working, frequent search for knowledge and a high standard of proficiency.

Collaboration: Successful cooperation, sense of teamwork and commitment to achieve joint goals for the college, by working with and learning from individuals, communities and professions.

Leadership: Being a positive example to others and empowering them to utilize their capabilities and potentialities.

Growth: Continuous development of professional knowledge and skills to seek out opportunities for improvement and actualizing potentials.

BSN students representing the CoN in the International Day of Persons with Disabilities arranged by the MoH, Kuwait

PHILOSOPHY

The client is viewed as unique and has value and right to develop and maintain state of wellbeing throughout life cycle with dignity and respect. An individual has the potential to self- direct, participate and adjust to the environment in order to meet own needs and requirements.

The environment is internal and external including cultural barriers wherein client integrates and interacts to maintain varying degrees of harmony and balance.

Health is a state of optimum physical, mental, social, and spiritual wellbeing. wherein all sub- parts of an individual are in harmony with the whole system in a culturally congruent manner.

Nursing includes creative and deliberate decisions or actions for helping the client to prevent/minimize stress invasion, to protect the basic structure and to maintain maximum level of wellness through primary, secondary and tertiary prevention modes. Environment, cultural diversity and self-care / care demands, and various other stressors affect client health. The nurse helps the client to maintain stability or regain well-being in a culturally meaningful way.

Nursing education is a planned process of increasingly complex nursing experiences with the use of the nursing process that provides the learner the opportunity to develop the knowledge, attitude, and skills required of a professional graduate nurse. Nursing education stimulates student achievement through clinical practice to develop nursing competencies and ethical decision‐making skills that are necessary for safe quality practice in modern healthcare environments. Nursing faculty members act as resources and role models that enhance students’ intellectual ability, and they also plan, implement and evaluate varied learning experiences that facilitate student learning. This ensures learning as a lifelong process achieved with active learner participation through multiple learning approaches.

The curriculum correlates concepts from biological and social sciences with nursing theory. Nursing education is a planned process of increasingly complex nursing experiences with the use of the nursing process that provides the learner the opportunity to develop the knowledge, attitude, and skills required of a professional graduate nurse.

OBJECTIVES: THE PUBLIC AUTHORITY FOR APPLIED EDUCATION AND TRAINING AND THE COLLEGE OF NURSING

The PAAET aims to achieve the following objectives:

Qualify specialized technical staff to fulfil the labor market needs.

Come up with new training programs and develop existing ones.

Develop both the technical knowledge and the teaching skills of the faculty.

Create a quality assurance system for the institute’s office procedures and administrative processes.

Create an E-Institute.

The CoN aims to achieve the following objectives:

After completion of the program requirements, the graduates are able to demonstrate the following objectives:

Improve the process of attracting Kuwaiti students towards the nursing professions. And explain the importance of this profession in the development of society and restoring the balance of the labor market. (PAAET objective 1)

Achieve academic excellence according to the standards of accreditation. And ensure that the academic procedures and output to keep pace with international standards. Setup and get institutional accreditation by the competent international bodies. (PAAET objective 1)

Support scientific progress and contribution to the country's development needs in the area of nursing services to keep pace with the technological revolution and achieve health development needs. (PAAET objective 2)

Communicate between the college graduates and the labor market. (PAAET objective 1)

Equalize opportunities for students wishing to attend college. (PAAET objectives 1 & 2)

Develop the capacities of research and innovation in the areas of nursing science. And to encourage active research partnerships locally and internationally. As well as increasing the

11 focus on the quality and quantity of research publications in international journals. (PAAET objective 3)

Communicate with the corresponding educational and scientific institutions with relevance in the field of nursing and health care to support the educational and training process. Increased participation in global communities of higher education and scientific research. (PAAET objectives 3 & 5)

Ensure the delivery of all administrative services in accordance with standards of quality, efficiency and transparency (PAAET objective 4)

Provide attention to care of students and their activities for its great positive impact on the learning process. (PAAET objective 1)

Develop student’s leadership and accountability, through encouraging their participation in decision-making. (PAAET objectives 1)

BSN students participation in poster presentation in a conference arranged by the MoH, Kuwait

ROLE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES AND STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

The graduate students are expected to provide a culturally competent, systematic and scientifically based care to individuals, families, groups and communities in various healthcare settings. CoN graduate students are equipped with role specific competencies including professional, ethical and legal practice; care provision and management; leadership; and professional, personal and quality development.

Role specific competencies Con student learning outcomes

•demonstrate responsibility and accountabilty in nursing Professional, ethical and legal practice to meet accepted professional standards. practice •practice ethico-legal behaviours consistent with professional nursing standards.

•practice nursing care of clients within the healthcare setting in accordance with the standards of practice Care provision and •manage nursing care for clients within the healthcare management settign in accordance with standards of practice. •ensure safe practice in the care of individuals, families and community.

•demonstrate the ability to assume leadership roles with Leadership roles clients, peers, and healthcare colleagues.

Professional, personal and •demonstrate personal and professional development through contiued learning, evidence-based practice and quality development quality improvement activities.

FRAMEWORKS

THE COLLEGE OF NURSING

The College of Nursing, utilizes various frameworks that guide its academic progressions and safeguard the student learning outcomes are effectively and efficiently accomplished. These frameworks and standards include Accreditation Commission for Education and in Nursing, Adult Learning Theory, and Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning, International Council for Nurses (ICN) and American Nurses Association (ANA).

The graduates will be expected to function at the level of professional responsibility established by the International Council for Nurses, 2012, and provide direct nursing care to individuals, families and groups within a structured health care setting.

Competencies of Graduates of CoN

ICN Competencies and ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice

Responsibility and Accountability

Ethico-Legal Behaviors Interest of Communities with Collaboration

Management of Nursing Care Outcome Program of Evaluation

Dorothy Orem Health Promotion, Illness Prevention and Health Restoration

Systematic Nursing Process

Therapeutic Communication and Interpersonal Relationship

Bloom’s Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning

Leadership Roles

Madeleine Madeleine Leininger Patient Safety Goals Delegation and Supervision

Organized Care for Diverse Population

Research, Continued Learning and Evidence Based Practice

Knowles’ Adult Learning Quality Nursing Practice

Theory Betty Neuman toService Culturally Diverse Individual, Family, Group or Community BSN Program and Graduate Outcomes Program completion Satisfaction of graduates Job placement of graduates

ADMINISTRATION

COLLEGE DEAN

The Dean’s office is located on the second floor on the administration building of the CoN. Students understand that they can resolve their issues and concerns via the administration departments however, when there are exceptional issues they can meet the dean by contacting his PA.

VICE DEANS

There are two vice Deans who assist the Dean in some administrative roles. The vice Dean for the Academic Affair office is located on the second floor on the administrative building of the CoN. The vice Dean for Students Affairs office is located on the first floor on the administrative building of the CoN.

HEADS OF NURSING DEPARTMENTS

CoN has two nursing departments and each department is headed by a chairperson for two years period that is renewable. The head of the department is a member of the teaching faculty. Each head of department is responsible for all issues and matters related to her department. Students need assistant regarding their studies will meet with their teaching faculty staff in their offices to sort out these issues. However, the heads of nursing departments will be around whenever they are needed. Offices are located on the second floor on the Girls building.

Chairpersons report to the Dean of the College. They represent their departments in the College Scientific Committee and the College Council. They also chair their departmental scientific meetings.

THE DUTIES OF THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENTS:  Ensures work progression in the department and suggest means of improving performance within the department and the college.  Consult with the academic staff and trainers the distribution of their teaching hours within department meeting.

 Work on recommendations related to contracts, projects and presentations within the community services undertaken by the academic staff and trainers.  Follow up the implementation of the department decision during their departmental meetings.  Prepare an annual report on the work progress in the department and submit to the dean.  Submit the department meeting minutes and submit to the dean.  Address duties and tasks assigned by the dean and the vice deans.

THE DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE TASKS AND DUTIES:  Propose study plans and assure their implementation.  Approve proposed course content after revising.  Request textbooks.  Approve distribution of the teaching duties in the department.  Encourage cooperation with other departments.  Encourage staff to work on research.  Approve the results of each course.  Share issues arisen by the dean, vice deans, and head of the department.

COURSE COORDINATORS

Each course in the CoN is managed by course coordinator who is responsible to the head of the respective department. Some courses are taught by more than one faculty staff such as courses with clinical contents. The coordinator is responsible for all issues and matters related to the whole course content and further deals with in-course assessments, students’ project presentations, and final examinations.

ACADEMIC ADVISORS

Each student at the CoN is assigned to an academic advisor (from the teaching or training staff members) in their program. The advisor will assist and guide the students in all issues related to their studies and the arrangement of each semester courses in addition to providing advice related to personal problems and issues. (E- Advisors are also available to the students through PAAETs homepage- each student can access it through their own account).

Organizational structure of the College of Nursing Academic Departments

Dean

College Council

Scientific Technical Office committee

Vice Dean Vice Dean Academic Affairs Student Affairs

Library

Student Registration Affairs Office Teaching & Learning Resources

Research

Committee

Financial and Chairpersons of Administrative Manager Scientific Departments

COLLEGE COMMITTEES

COLLEGE COUNCIL

Membership

Dean (Chairman)

Vice Dean for Academic Affairs

Vice Dean for Student Affairs

Heads of Nursing Departments

Heads of Scientific Departments

Head of the English Language Unit

Head of Registration Office

Faculty Members Representatives

Representatives from other similar College

Two Members Representing the Job Market

COLLEGE SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Membership

Dean of College Nursing

Vice Dean of Academic Affairs

Vice Dean of Student Affairs

Heads of Nursing Departments

Heads of Scientific Departments

DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEES

Curriculum Committee Examination Committee

Research and Ethics Committee Schedule Committee

Exam Grades Review Committee Budget Committee

Events, Social and Cultural Committee Scholarship Committee

Recruitment Committee Promotion Committee

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

The curriculum committee undertakes several tasks such as:

 Revise, evaluate and update curriculum plan.  Discuss matters arisen by the college board, departments, or the Dean and suggest appropriate solutions to the college board.  Suggest modifications if needed in the curriculum plan to the college board parallel with the international norms.  Evaluate courses outlines (collect course folders) each semester.  Meet at least once a month and based on needs for a meeting.

MEMBERSHIP

The committee is chaired by the head of the department and other members, assistant professors, lecturers and assistant teachers shall participate as members in the committee.

EXAMINATION COMMITTEE

The examination committee is established by the college board. By end of each semester the committee reports to the college board all matters arising related to the semester’s grades and examinations issues. This committee undertake the following responsibilities:

 Review end of semester grades and approve them.  Take decisions regarding students who fail in coordination with course coordinator.

 Report to the college board by end of each semester the examination results with the grade summary analysis.  Meet with the faculty teacher regarding final results and that must be valid and according to college rules and regulations.  Review and analyze exam questions and give direct feedback to course teachers.

MEMBERSHIP

The committee is chaired with assistant professor with other senior staff members.

Note: the exam committee roles are further discussed in Department Examinations Committee.

SCHEDULE COMMITTEE

The schedule committee has specific functions related to scheduling and timetabling as stated below:

 Estimate the number of students for each course for forthcoming semester.  Prepare the loading sheet required for each semester.  Prepare a timetable according to schedule.  Finalize the courses offered during summer semester.

MEMBERSHIP

The chair of the committee should be assistant professor with other senior staff. This committee should report to the Vice Dean of Academic Affair.

EXAM REVIEW GRADES COMMITTEE

The exam review grades committee has the following responsibilities:

 Establish and remind with the guidelines for final grades submission.  Arrange schedule for receiving final grades for all courses.  Make sure the submitted grades are accurate.

MEMBERSHIP

All academic faculty members.

EVENTS, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL COMMITTEE

This committee is responsible for social and cultural activities and college celebrations such as:

 Social activities: welcoming and gathering activities in addition to purchasing gifts to acknowledge memorable events that have occurred in the life process of the members.  Sending cards and or flowers for members based on the type of occasion or event (hospitalized and or coming from abroad).  Arranging for lectures, seminars, presentations, and workshops presented by faculty members and or visitors from outside the college which is of benefit for both students and staff. Sometimes lectures can be arranged as a matter of urgent based on the local events in the country for instance recently a lecture about screening for cervical cancer was cancelled as a result of the public awareness about the Coronavirus spread.

MEMBERSHIP

This committee is a combined committee in which both (Teaching and Training faculty) from both departments (ADN and BSN) are members.

CoN students participating in Meshrif Exhibition of Kuwait

RESEARCH COMMITTEE

The Research Committee works toward reviewing research proposals submitted to the committee by faculty in terms of meeting of ethical standards for conducting research.

The committee has the following roles and responsibilities:

 Ensure all research involving human subjects can be conducted in accordance with institutional and ethical guidelines and policies.  Review research proposals submitted by faculty for ethical approval and quality checks.  Provide approval of the research to proceed after amendments suggested by the committee.  Withdraw the approval if dissatisfied with the conduct of research or of the researchers.

MEMBERSHIP

The Research committee consists of six appointed members representing departments and programs of the college.

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS

The following pages describe details of courses required to be successfully completed, in order to obtain the qualifications of Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing (BSN) including the three options: Generic, School Health Nursing and Post-Basic.

ADMISSION REGULATIONS

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 High School Certificate (semester system) with science orientation.  A graduate of the Nursing Institute.  ADN degree certificate for Post-Basic program.  Full-time basis.  Pass departmental personal interview.  Physically fit.  Pass departmental examination.

OTHER RULES

. Applications may be considered from scholarship students from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, other Arab or Islamic countries and children of Arab expatriates in Kuwait according to the rules and regulations of PAAET. . Candidates should apply during the specified period for applications, and submit the following documents: a. Application form b. The required education certificate(s) c. Photocopy of Civil Identity Card (the original must be submitted at the time of registration). d. A declaration by the student that he/she will study on a full-time basis e. Any other documents that may be required by PAAET.

PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Program Duration Credits

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) 2.5 years (5 semesters) 77

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN-generic) 4 years (8 semesters) 121

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN-post-basic) 2 years (4 semesters) 61

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN- School Health Nursing) 4 years (8 semesters) 136

The academic year consists of two semesters, each lasting 14 weeks and an optional summer semester lasting seven weeks. Besides teaching, each semester has time set aside for counseling, registration and final examinations.

MAJOR SHEET (STUDY PLAN)

The Major Sheet (Study Plan) specifies the courses which must be taken in each semester, and which lead to the award of Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. It also specifies the number of Elective courses that the student must take. Students should take into account the requirements for each semester, the prerequisites, compulsory and elective courses.

TYPES OF COURSES

Credits distribution

Compulsory Courses Elective

Program Specialized courses Supportive courses General courses General courses

ADN 50 12 15 -

BSN: Generic 61 38 18 4

BSN: Post-Basic 25 26 8 2

BSN: School 76 38 18 4 Health Nursing

 Academic courses concerned with the knowledge base, principles and concepts of an area of study.  Practical courses training students in the college laboratory.  Clinical courses develop the students’ skills and abilities in the work setting.  Compulsory courses are those for which a student is required to register. They include the following:  Professional and specialized courses in the students’ field  Supportive courses which support the major and help students in their professional studies  General culture courses which promote good citizenship by concentrating on the cultural, spiritual, social, health and sporting aspects of students’ development

 Concurrent courses are courses for which students must register and study at the same time  Prerequisite courses are courses, which a student must register for and pass before registering for a more advanced course.  Elective courses are courses which students can select from their field of study, or from supportive or general culture courses available in PAAET.

CREDIT SYSTEM

The College operates a credit system, which specifies the number of credits that a student must complete to graduate. The credit system gives flexibility, with appropriate guidance, for students to choose courses and maintain their study level.

The credit weight given to academic, practical and field based courses, or parts of courses, is as follows:

Theory: 1 hour per week equals one credit

Practical: 2 hours per week equals one credit

Clinical: 4 hours per week equals one credit

ADN students during laboratory training. ADN students in theory class.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

The College currently offers the following academic programs:

1. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) 2. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) with three options: 2.2 BSN- Generic 2.3 BSN- School Health Nursing Specialization 2.4 BSN- Post-Basic

ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING

The Associate Degree in Nursing Program in the CoN committed to prepare qualified nurses with the knowledge, skills and attitudes toward caring for individuals, groups and communities using scientific approach in a variety of settings.

The students will start their English language course with either EN101 or EN 099 (a zero-credit remedial English language course) depending on the score they achieve in the English Language Placement Test. The minimum passing score for students graduating from the ADN program is 70 out of 100. Students should successfully complete prerequisite courses, before enrolling their nursing courses.

Learning of the actual nursing courses starts with an initial exposure to nursing skills in the laboratory where the students learn the necessary skills that should be applied in various clinical settings of practice. Students need to study biomedical, general science and behavioral science including a computer science course before or concurrently with the clinical courses.

Biomedical Courses: Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, and Principles of human Nutrition.

General Science Courses: Microbiology

Behavioral Science: Psychology and Islamic Culture

The clinical training for the students in the various settings is rendered according to the different nursing specialties in the following courses:

Fundamentals of Nursing Nursing Care of Adults

Nursing care of Family Nursing Care of Adults and Family

Community Health Nursing Nursing Practicum

Professional Issues in Nursing

Graduates from the Associate Degree in Nursing program can continue their education to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. The Post-Basic program gives credit for students’ prior knowledge and skills, which may be put towards the requirements for the Bachelor’s degree.

END OF PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (EPSLO)

Graduates of the Associate Degree in Nursing program shall be able to:

 Demonstrates responsibility and accountability in nursing practice to meet accepted professional standards.

 Practice ethico-legal behaviors consistent with professional nursing standards.

 Practice nursing care for clients within the health care setting in accordance with the standards of care.

 Apply strategies to promote health, prevent illness and restore health.

 Apply the nursing process systematically using critical thinking and problem-solving skills to provide holistic, competent nursing care to culturally diverse clients across the life span.

 Employ effective therapeutic communication and interpersonal relationship with clients, families and members of the health care team, maintaining professional boundaries.

 Demonstrate the ability to assume leadership roles with clients, peers and health care colleagues.

 Practice safe, competent and knowledgeable nursing care that reflects patient safety goals.

 Practice principles of delegation and supervision in professional nursing practice to ensure safe and legal client care.

 Provide care for diverse individuals and groups in various care environments in collaboration with other health care professionals.

 Demonstrate personal and professional development through continued learning, evidence-based practice and quality improvement activities.

A Trainer teaching ADN students in clinical practice area.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING MAJOR SHEET (STUDY PLAN)

Year / Course Course Title No. of Prerequisite Semester Code Credits Year 1 NUR 100 Fundamentals of Nursing 7 English Placement Test or ENG 99 Semester 1 BMS151 Anatomy 4 English Placement Test or ENG 99 EN101 English Language 2 English Placement Test or ENG 99 ED 114 Psychology 2 - Sub-total 15 - Year 1 NUR 110 Nursing Care of Adults 8 NUR 100 EN101 BMS 151 Semester 2 NUR 120 Pathophysiology 3 NUR 100 BMS 151

GSC 155 Microbiology 3 - BMS 141 Pharmacology 3 NUR 100 EN 114 English 2 EN 101 Sub- total 19 Year 2 NUR 200 Nursing Care of Family 9 NUR 110 Semester 1 NUR 224 Growth & Development 2 NUR 110 NUR 102 First Aid 2 - BMS 105 Principles of Human Nutrition 2 - EN 213 English 2 EN 114 Sub-total 17 Year 2 NUR 210 Nursing Care of Adults and Family 9 NUR 200 Semester 2 EN 214 English 2 NUR 213 IS 101 Islamic Culture 2 - CP 108 Introduction to Computers 3 - Sub-total 16 Year 3 NUR 300 Community Health Nursing 2 N210 Semester 1 NUR 301 Professional Issues in Nursing 1 N201 NUR 310 Nursing Practicum 7 N210 Sub- total 10 Grand Total 77

A trainer with ADN students practicing in lab

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM OPTIONS

The Bachelor of Sciences program three options: Generic, Post-Basic and School Health Nursing. The CoN is committed to prepare qualified graduate nurses with the knowledge and skills to care for individuals, groups and communities using scientific approach in a variety of settings.

Three program options have the following credit distribution of nursing and non-nursing courses:

Program Options Credits Nursing Biomedical General English Elective Total BSN Generic 61 22 21 13 4 121 Post-Basic 25 13 13 8 2 61 School Health Nursing 76 22 21 13 4 136

1. BSN: GENERIC The Bachelor of Science program, Generic option in the CoN committed to prepare qualified graduate nurses with the knowledge and skills to care for individuals, groups and communities using scientific approach in a variety of settings.

Before taking up nursing courses, the students should successfully complete some prerequisite courses in the general foundation program. Learning of the actual nursing courses starts with an initial exposure to nursing skills in the laboratory where the students learn the necessary skills that should be applied in various clinical settings of practice. Students need to study the Biomedical courses such as Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Applied Nutrition before or concurrently with the clinical courses. Besides these courses, students also study other courses such as Psychology and Sociology which are considered behavioral sciences subjects.

Clinical training for the students in the various settings is rendered according to the different nursing specialties in the following courses:

Foundations of Nursing Nursing Assessment

Adult Health Nursing Family Health Nursing

Community and Mental Health Nursing Nursing Management

Professional Issues in Nursing Complex Health Alteration

Intensive Care Practice

Students are qualified to professionally practice nursing with the supporting courses they undertake such as: Nursing Research, Client Education, and Biostatistics.

END OF PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (EPSLO)

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program- Generic option shall be able to:

 Combine responsibility and accountability in nursing practice to meet accepted professional standards.

 Integrate ethico-legal behaviors consistent with professional nursing standards.

 Manage nursing care for clients within the health care setting in accordance with the standards of care.

 Generate strategies to promote health, prevent illness and restore health.

 Formulate the nursing process systematically using critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills to provide holistic, competent, theory and evidence-based nursing care to culturally diverse clients across the life span.

 Incorporate effective therapeutic communication and interpersonal relationship skills with clients, families and members of the health care team, maintaining professional boundaries.

 Facilitate leadership roles with clients, peers and health care colleagues.

 Synthesize patient safety goals to provide safe, competent and knowledgeable nursing care.

 Combine principles of delegation and supervision in professional nursing practice to ensure safe and legal client care.

 Organize care for diverse individuals and groups in various care environments in collaboration with other health care professionals.

 Integrate research, continued learning and evidence-based practice for personal and professional development.

 Contribute to quality in nursing practice.

Students celebrating their graduation ceremony

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE MAJOR SHEET (STUDY PLAN)

Year/ Course Course No. of Prerequisite semester Code Credits

GSC 101 Chemistry 4 -

GSC 125 Finite Math 3 -

EN 98 English Language 0 Pass English Placement Test

Semester 1 SS 172 Sociology 3 - IS 101 Islamic Culture 2 -

Year 1 Sub-total 12

CP 108 Introduction to Computers 3 - EN 180 English Language 5 EN 98 GSC 155 Microbiology 3 - Elective 2 -

Year 1 Semester 2 Sub-total 13 BMS 155 Anatomy 4 EN 98

EN 190 English Language 5 EN 180 NUR 201 Introduction to Nursing 3 EN 180

emester 1

2 GSC 210 Foundation in organic& Biochemistry 3 -

Year BMS 220 Psychology of Medical Care 3 EN 180 Sub-total 18 BMS 241 Pharmacology 3 EN 98 BMS 155

BMS 156 Physiology 3 NE 98 BMS 155 NUR 202 Foundations of Nursing Practice 5 NUR 201

Semester 2 NUR 203 Nursing Assessment 2 NUR 201 EN 280 English 3 EN 190

Year 2 Sub-total 16 NUR 321 Client Education 2 NUR 202

NUR 313 Adult Health Nursing 6 NUR 202 NUR 203 NUR 314 Adult Health Nursing Practice 4 NUR 202 NUR 203

Semester 1 NUR 204 First Aid 2 NUR 202 BMS 155 NUR 140 Patho-Physiology 3 BMS 155 BMS 156

Year 3 Sub-total 17

NUR 315 Family Health Nursing 6 NUR 313 NUR 314 NUR 316 Family Health Nursing Practice 4 NUR 313 NUR 314 BMS 160 Biostatistics 3 EN 98

Semester 2

BMS 322 Applied Nutrition 3 BMS 156

Year 3 Sub-total 16

Year/ Course Course No. of Prerequisite semester Code Credits

NUR 415 Nursing Research 3 BMS 160 NUR 315 NUR 316 NUR 418 Community Mental Health Nursing 6 EN 280 NUR 315 NUR 316 NUR 419 Community Mental Health Nursing Practice 5 NUR 315 NUR 316

Semester 1

Elective 2 -

Year 4 Sub-total 16 NUR 420 Nursing Management 3 NUR 418 NUR 419 EN 280 NUR 424 Complex Health Alterations 3 NUR 418 NUR 419 NUR 425 Professional Issues in Nursing 2 NUR 418 BMS 419

Semester 2

NUR 426 Intensive Nursing Practice 5 NUR 418 NUR 419

Year 4 Sub-total 13 Grand Total 121

Students will start their English language program with EN 180 English or EN 098

A zero credit remedial English language course depending on the score they achieve in the English Language Placement Test.

List of Electives

Course Code Course Title Credits

123 Human Relations 2

125 Kuwait and Development 2

101 Utilization of Library Facilities / Resources 2

104 Health Care Delivery System 2

283 Environmental and Occupational Science 2

273 Occupational Health and Safety 2

Students can choose 2 of the listed electives for their learning during the entire study period. A student can choose an elective not in the list, provided it has the same number of credits

(2 credits), after approval by the College of Nursing. Electives can be modified as desired by the college.

A trainer with BSN students in a group session.

2. BSN: POST-BASIC

This is a bridging program aimed at acquiring the Bachelor degree for those students who have completed the Associate Degree in Nursing. The program is two years and allow the transfers of 77 credits from the Associate degree. The Post-Basic program option in the CoN, is committed to prepare qualified graduate nurses with the knowledge and skills to care for individuals, groups and communities using scientific approach in a variety of settings.

Before taking up nursing courses, the students should successfully complete some prerequisite courses in the first semester. The students need to study the Biomedical courses such as Anatomy and Physiology, and Organic and Biochemistry and Applied Nutrition before or concurrently with the clinical courses. Besides these courses, students also study Behavioral Sciences such as Psychology and Sociology. Clinical training for the students in the various settings is rendered according to the different nursing specialties in the following courses:

Nursing Assessment Community and Mental Health Nursing

Nursing Management Professional Issues in Nursing

Complex Health Alteration Intensive Care Practice

Students are qualified to professionally practice nursing with the supporting courses they undertake such as: Nursing Research, Client Education, and Biostatistics.

END OF PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (EPSLO)

The Post-Basic option has the same EPSLOs as the Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing (Generic).

BACHELOR OF SCIENCES MAJOR SHEET FOR POST-BASIC PROGRAM OPTION (STUDY PLAN)

Year/ Course Code Course No. of Credits Prerequisite Semester EN 190 English Language 5 - GSC 101 General Chemistry 4 - BMS 158 Anatomy & Physiology 4 - GSC 125 Finite Math 3 -

Year 1 SemesterYear 1 Sub-total 16 Course Code Course No. of Credits Prerequisite EN 280 English 3 EN 190 GSC 210 Organic& Biochemistry 3 - SS 172 Sociology 3 - BMS 160 Biostatistics 3 - NUR 203 Nursing Assessment 2 BMS 158

Year 1 SemesterYear 2 NUR 220 Psychology of Medical Care 3 - Sub-total 17 Course Code Course No. of Credits Prerequisite NUR 321 Client Education 2 BMS 322 Applied Nutrition 3 BMS 158

NUR 415 Nursing Research 3 BMS 160 EN 280 NUR 203 NUR 417 Community Mental Health 5 NUR 203 Nursing

Year 2 SemesterYear 1 Elective 2 Sub-total 15

Course Code Course No. of Credits Prerequisite NUR 420 Nursing Management 3 NUR 417 NUR 424 Complex Health Alterations 3 NUR 417 NUR 425 Professional Issues in Nursing 2 NUR 417 NUR 426 Intensive Nursing Practice 5 NUR 417

Year 2 SemesterYear 2 Sub-total 13 Total credit hours 61

3. BSN: SCHOOL HEALTH NURSING

The Bachelor of Sciences program- School Health Nursing option is committed to prepare qualified graduate nurses with the knowledge and skills to care for school children and communities using scientific approach in a variety of settings and especially in educational organizations.

Before taking up nursing courses, the students should successfully complete some prerequisite courses in the general foundation program. Learning of the actual nursing courses starts with an initial exposure to nursing skills in the laboratory where the students learn the necessary skills that should be applied in various clinical settings of practice. The students need to study the Biomedical courses such as Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Applied Nutrition before or concurrently with the clinical courses. Besides these courses, students also study other courses such as Psychology and Sociology which are considered behavioral sciences subjects.

Clinical training for the students in the various settings is rendered according to the different nursing specialties in the following courses:

Foundations of Nursing Nursing Assessment

Adult Health Nursing Family Health Nursing

Community and Mental Health Nursing Complex Health Alteration

Emergency Care Skills School Nursing

Intensive Care Practice

Introduction to Care of Special Needs and Exceptional Learner

Management and Professional Issues in School Nursing

Students are qualified to professionally practice nursing with the supporting courses they undertake such as: Nursing Research, Client Education, Growth and Development and Biostatistics.

END OF PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (EPSLO)

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing with School Health Nursing Specialization option has the same EPSLOs as the Generic program.

Employment Areas of Graduates

Public and private schools (K1 – G 12)

Special education schools for special needs

Colleges and universities

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING WITH SCHOOL HEALTH NURSING SPECIALIZATION MAJOR SHEET (STUDY PLAN)

Year/ Code & Course Course Name No. of Prerequisites Semester No Credits

GSC 101 Chemistry 4 -

GSC 125 Finite Math 3 -

EN 180 English Language 5 Pass English Placement Test or EN 98

SS 172 Sociology 3 -

Year 1 Semester 1 CP 108 Introduction to Computer 3 -

Total 18

BMS 155 Anatomy 4 EN 180

Year 1 EN 190 English Language 5 EN 180

Semester

Year/ Code & Course Course Name No. of Prerequisites Semester No Credits

GSC 155 Microbiology 3 -

GSC 210 Foundation in Organic & Biochemistry 3 -

NUR 201 Introduction to Nursing 3 EN 98

Total 18 -

BMS 156 Physiology 3 BMS 155

EN 280 English 3 EN 190

NUR 202 Foundation of Nursing Practice 5 NUR 201 BMS 155

BMS 220 Psychology of Medical Care 3 EN 180

Year 2 Semester 1 NUR 206 Nursing Assessment 3 NUR 201

Total 17

BMS 241 Pharmacology 3 BMS156 EN190

NUR 140 Pathophysiology 3 BMS156 EN190

NUR 313 Adult Health Nursing 6 NUR202 NUR206 BMS156

NUR 314 Adult Health Nursing Practice 4

Year 2 Semester 2 IS 101 Islamic Culture 2 -

Total 18

NUR 323 Client Education 3 NUR 202

NUR 315 Family Health Nursing 6 NUR313 NUR314 BMS 140

NUR 316 Family Health Nursing Practice 4 NUR 313 NUR 314 BMS241

NUR 226 Growth & Development 3 NUR 201

Elective 2

Year 3 Semester 1

Total 18

Year/ Code & Course Course Name No. of Prerequisites Semester No Credits

NUR 418 Community Mental Health Nursing 6 NUR315 NUR316 BMS220

NUR 419 Community Mental Health Nursing 5 NUR315 NUR316 EN280 Practice

BMS 160 Biostatistics 3 ENG 180

Year 3 Semester 2 BMS 322 Applied Nutrition 3 BMS156

Total 17

NUR 415 Nursing Research 3 BMS160 NUR315 ENG280

NUR 424 Complex Health Alterations 3 NUR418 NUR419

NUR 426 Intensive Nursing Practice 5 NUR418 NUR419

NUR 205 Emergency Care Skills 3 NUR202 NUR206

Year 4 Semester 1 Elective 2

Total 16

NUR 421 Introduction to Care of Special Needs 3 and Exceptional Learner

NUR 422 Management and Professional Issues in 4 NUR424 NUR426 School Nursing

NUR 428 School Health Nursing 3

Year 4 Semester 2 NUR 429 School Health Nursing Practice 4

Total 14

Grand total 136

ACCREDITATION COLLEGE OF NURSING

College of Nursing is seeking initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Accreditation is a voluntary self-regulatory process by which the accreditation bodies recognize educational institutions or programs that have been found to meet or exceed standards and criteria for educational quality. The College of Nursing has achieved the candidacy status from April, 2018. Candidacy is granted after the ACEN professional staffs reviewed both Associate and Bachelor Degree nursing programs. This means that the nursing programs of the CoN have the potential to obtain ACEN accreditation. ACEN professional staffs reviewed our mission, administrative capacity, faculty profiles and policies, student policies, curriculum, resources, and program outcomes against ACEN standards and criteria and found that the programs are eligible candidates for accreditation by ACEN. We are working further for the initial accreditation for which the college is anticipating a site visit by ACEN peer reviewers in the first week of March 2020.

The accreditation team during their visit to the general manager of PAAET.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE CONDUCT OF IN-COURSE AND FINAL EXAMINATIONS

Assessment and evaluation of students' performance in both theory and clinical skills are integral parts of nursing education.

The following rules and regulations are for conducting in-course and final examinations, and will therefore, be a reference for guiding both new and old faculty members in ensuring objectivity and proper conduct of examinations, as the College of Nursing aims to maintain a high standard:

GENERAL RULES FOR EXAMS

1. The departmental examination committee will be formed for only final written examination and Objectively Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). Members of this committee will be informed 2 weeks before the beginning of final examinations. The pre-examination Board and College Final Examination Board shall be formed as well.

2. Invigilation: There will be joint invigilation with members from different departments. The invigilation schedule will be produced by the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs in collaboration with departmental chairpersons.

3. Chief Invigilator (CI) / Supervisor: Department chairpersons will be assigned to be CI during examination days. The schedule will be produced by the Vice Dean Academic Affairs.

4. Examination room / hall invigilator: Teachers are not allowed to invigilate their subjects. They should be present for 5-10 minutes at the beginning of the examination to answer any questions. Thereafter, the teacher should give the invigilators contact telephone numbers, should the students have further queries.

5. Numbers of invigilators per room/ hall (Final Exam) Minimum number of invigilators should be two.

6. Examination rooms / halls shall remain locked and be opened 10 minutes before exam is due to commence, provided at least one invigilator is present at the venue. 7. Examinees are allowed to be seated in the examination room 5 minutes before the commencement of exam provided the invigilator is inside. 8. For OSCE, each student should pick a starting number and proceed to the ‘station number’ corresponding to that selected number. 9. Final Examination Questions: All final examination question papers should be safely kept with the chairperson of the department until the date of the exam. The exam questions for general courses should be kept with the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs. 10. Sealed examination envelopes containing a list of students' names are given personally to the invigilator 15 minutes before the commencement of the exam. 11. Answers are written only in the answer sheet / booklet provided by the CoN. Students should write their names and civil ID number on the coversheet. No parts of the examination or answer sheet are allowed to be removed from the examination room / hall by the students. 12. Marked answer sheets are retained in a locked and secure place and only shredded after the student's graduation.

CONDUCT OF EXAMS

 Invigilators and students must be in the exam room / hall 5 minutes before the exam commences.  The Invigilator must ensure the following:  No bags, books, papers, mobile phones, or personal organizers are allowed inside the examination venue except when the instructor requests for simple calculators.  No smoking, eating or chewing is allowed in the hall. Water is provided for all students during the exam.

 No noise/ talking or any form of communication, including technological communication, between students inside or outside of the classroom during an examination will be tolerated.  No examination question, paper / answer booklet is taken out of the examination room under any circumstances.  Refuse entry of any student who is late for more than 15 minutes. The student is advised to report to Vice Dean for Academic Affairs.  Refuse students from leaving the examination room /hall before the end of the first hour of the exam.  Ensure that each student signs against his/her name on the students' list (enclosed in the envelope for the subject exam) and provides college identification card.  Explain any typographic errors or modifications of questions by writing on the board.  Ensure that no cheating takes place and report any misdemeanor or unusual occurrence immediately to the Chief Invigilator.  In the event of any form of cheating, the invigilator should immediately inform the Chief Invigilator (CI) who will follow the regulations as described in the section on cheating.

EXAMINATION OF A SICK STUDENT  If it is necessary for an examinee to sit the examination in a separate room for medical reasons, the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs must be informed at least 24 hours before the scheduled exam, to organize the room and an accompanying invigilator.  If an examinee reports for an examination but with a plea that he/ she is sick and cannot take the examination, the CI shall refer the student to the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs. The Vice Dean shall then act in keeping with the rules and regulations.  If an examinee is taken ill during an examination the CI should be informed immediately. The examinee should be permitted to continue after he/she has recovered sufficiently, if this is possible. In case the examinee needs rest for up to half an hour, he/she shall be assisted to take the needed rest at an appropriate place but under the supervision of an invigilator. The examinee shall be permitted to continue the examination for a length of time equal to the time for which he/she was ill, even after the normal close of the examination.  If an examinee is taken ill during the examination and cannot continue the examination,

his/her answer book shall be collected by the CI and the examinee shall be allowed to leave the examination. If he/she needs any assistance or medical help, the CI shall take the necessary action. The CI shall inform the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs of the incident at the first available opportunity.  If an informant, another student or a relative of a student reports that a student is unable to come for the examination because of illness, this information should be: brought to the attention of the CI, Chairman, Course Coordinator and Course Teacher immediately. Also, the person receiving the information shall advise the informant to report to the Registration Office, collect and complete the 'Postponement of Exam' form and submit the form to the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs within 3 days of that exam (documents supporting the request must be attached).

Note: Postponed examination should be retaken during the 1st week of the following semester and before the end of late registration period.

DUTIES OF INVIGILATORS 1. Collect examination envelopes from departmental chairperson 15 minutes before commencement of exam. 2. Arrive at the examination venue 10 minutes before commencement of exam. 3. Check students' college identity cards, attendance list(s), write up slips for students who are absent and enclose the slips in the examination envelope for the course teacher. 4. Distribute examination papers / OSCE booklets to each examinee. 5. For OSCE ensure that:  Stations are numbered and adequately spaced.  Exam questions are placed on each station.  Examinees enter the room in an orderly manner, each picks a starting lot and proceeds to the station with the corresponding lot number. 6. Write time of commencement and time of ending the examination on the board. 7. Enforce the regulation on "conduct of exam" as stated previously above. 8. Invigilators are expected to move around the examination room/hall sending a very clear message to the students that they are being supervised. 9. Invigilators are not supposed to indulge in any non-examination related discussions with fellow invigilators.

10. In case of suspected incidence of cheating or sudden illness of a student, the invigilator must follow the policy as stated in the appropriate section. 11. Collect all answer / examination papers, list of students' names, and absenteeism slip, and enclose them in the examination envelope which will be submitted to the subject teacher or Chairperson.

DUTIES OF THE CHIEF INVIGILATOR/ SUPERVISOR 1. Be physically present at various examination rooms/ halls. 2. Ensure invigilators are present in each exam room/ hall. 3. Fill in / complete the daily report about the examination in the appropriate form and submit it to the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs. 4. Ensure that exam rules are being followed strictly. 5. In the event of absence of any invigilator, inform the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, arrange for a replacement and complete the appropriate form.

CHEATING:  If the course instructor or examination supervisor suspects a student of cheating or attempting to cheat during an examination, he/she shall gather the evidence and confirm it by writing a report to the Dean of the College including the name and the CID number of the student, the examination subject, the date, time, along with a description of the incidence.  In accordance with item #52 of PAAET study charter, the Dean of the College may proceed with the following:  The student shall be deemed to have failed the course in which he/she is found guilty of cheating, and an 'F' grade shall be recorded. The cheating incident shall also be entered in the student's record.  The student shall be prevented from registering and studying in the next semester and the summer semester.  If the cheating incident occurs in the summer semester, all the student's registered courses in the summer shall be cancelled.  The Instructor of the course and the registration office shall be informed of all decisions regarding the incidence.

 If a student is found guilty of cheating a second time, he/she shall be expelled from the college, and this will be entered in his/her record.  All provisions mentioned above apply to students who are caught cheating, attempting to cheat or helping others to cheat.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

DEPARTMENT EXAMINATIONS COMMITTEE

Each department shall have a standing examinations committee with at least three members (chairperson in addition to level coordinators). Each teacher shall prepare the examination questions for the final examinations and submit the composite to the chairperson of the examination committee at least two weeks prior to the examination. In case there is more than one teacher for the Course, the composite shall be prepared and submitted to the Examination Committee, by the Course Coordinator.

THE ROLE OF THE EXAMINATIONS COMMITTEE

The role of the committee is to review each question to ensure that:

1. The examination questions adequately cover the course content. 2. The total content covered during the course is reflected in the final examination. A minimum of 40% of the content previously covered in in- course assessments should be covered in the final examination. The questions for the final examination shall be in accordance with the course description. 3. The total number of questions and the difficulty level are appropriate in relation to subject matter and allotted time. 4. The wording and content of the questions, besides meeting the professional, scientific requirements, measure the requisite entry level competencies and if applicable, are focused on domains, sub-domains and tasks. 5. The wording of the questions, while preserving the scientific standards, is such that students do not have difficulty understanding them. To be specific, each question should be worded such that additional explanations are not needed at the time of the conduct of examination.

6. Multiple choice questions (MCQ's) as well as short answer questions and essays are written scientifically. 7. The responses for MCQ's correspond logically to the stem of the question. 8. Question items are constructed according to established do's and don'ts guidelines such as avoiding negatives and avoiding leading questions. 9. The questions are free of any typographical errors, grammatical errors, and spelling mistakes. 10. Appropriate marks, in terms of MCQ's, short answer questions and essay type questions are duly preserved.

In case any deficiencies are noted by the Examination Committee, these shall be communicated to the teacher(s) for the needed modifications / changes / alterations, but with notice to the Chairperson.

Note: After corrections and approval, the subject teacher will reproduce the required number of copies. Then the exam question with answer sheets and list of students' names will be put in labeled envelopes and submitted to the Chairperson for safe keeping, within 3 working days after receiving the comments from the examinations committee.

CONDUCT OF EXAMINATION All examinations shall be conducted in keeping with the rules and procedures of the Faculty specified in the document entitled "Regulations for the Conduct of In-Term and Final Examinations".

EVALUATION OF EXAMINATIONS Each teacher is expected to carry out a critical analysis of the questions that were answered incorrectly. Questions which were answered incorrectly by 70% of the examinees shall be reviewed critically by the examinations committee. Should the examination committee decide that any question is inappropriate, the teacher shall be informed and he/she shall eliminate the question from the denominator. Marks shall be redistributed to the rest of the questions. This process shall be finalized within 3 working days of the conduct of the examination.

POSTING OF EXAMINATION RESULTS

1. Each departmental chairman shall ensure that all results shall be finalized by the individual teacher within a maximum of 3 working days after the examination date. 2. The results of quizzes, mid-semester and other in- course assessments, once finalized, shall always be posted on the Departmental Notice Board specified for this purpose. In keeping with the standard policy of the College, examination results will display only the course code, number and title, date of the examination, student ID number (not the name) and the overall grade (not the marks) awarded to each student. 3. In the case of final examinations, the results of the examinations including the award of the final grade (after combining the in-course and final examination marks) shall be considered at a' meeting of the Department Pre-Examination Board which shall determine the results to be submitted to the Final Examination Board. 4. After approval of the results by the Department Pre-Examination Board, the results shall be submitted to the college Final Examination Board for final approval and giving due consideration to cases of students for special arrangements. This should be no later than 5 days after conduction of the last final examination. 5. After finalizing the results by the Final Examination Board, final results should be announced (posted on boards) and copies submitted by teachers to the Registration Office. 6. Final results will be presented at College Council meeting and cases of students with special circumstances, will be presented for final consideration.

REVIEW OF EXAMINATION WITH STUDENTS The purpose of the examination is to ensure that students acquire the required knowledge and, thus meet the professional competencies. It is therefore necessary that students get feedback on their performance. In order to achieve this purpose, the following shall always be followed for quizzes, in-course assessments and mid-semester examinations: 1. For each quiz and in-course assessment, particularly the mid-semester examination, all students shall be provided an opportunity to review their performance in a classroom setting (not individually). Thus, all the students shall be provided a review of their performance aimed at providing them with the following:  The segment of the content and therefore the examination they were unable to comprehend properly and completely.

 The deficiencies the students have and to which segments and components.  Based on the above feedback, the teacher shall make provision for specific advice as to how the deficiency should be overcome.  Where necessary, follow up should be provided by the teacher.  Students who get a failing grade shall be provided a comprehensive and thorough feedback individually (not in a classroom setting). It is therefore expected that they shall be provided the needed counseling by the teacher.  In case the course has more than one teacher and a coordinator is designated for the course, the review, feedback, counseling and advice shall be provided by the coordinator. However, should he/she decide that the involvement of a particular teacher is warranted, he/she may make the needed arrangements in that respect. 2. For the Final Examination, teachers are not allowed to review their examination results with the students. However, any student dissatisfied with his/her result can within 2 days of the posting of the result discuss their performance with the instructor. If not satisfied with the explanation, then the student can formally request for reassessment of his result by using the appropriate forms available at the Registration Office. The completed form should be submitted to the Dean within one week of the release of the result. The Dean will forward the request to the chairperson of the department, who will investigate the matter, based on the regulation set by the Scientific Committee for such incidence. After the investigation, the Registration Office should be informed of the decision by no later than the end of late registration period of the following semester.

DEPARTMENTAL PRE-EXAMINATION COMMITTEE

Each department/unit shall have a Pre-Examination Committee. All teaching staff in the department/unit are members of the Department Pre- Examination Committee, and must attend the meeting.

THE ROLE OF THE PRE-EXAMINATION COMMITTEE

 Review the marks obtained by each student in quizzes, in-course examinations and in-course assessments.  Review the marks obtained by each student at final examination, then decide the final grade to be submitted for approval by the departmental Final Examination Committee.

 Ensure that all the rounding- off of marks are done accurately, and that any borderline cases, in particular those students who are borderline Fail/Pass, are considered and resolved appropriately. Therefore, it is expected that the Pre-Examination Committee will deal with any marks of 58 or 59 for professional courses in the domain of the department, so that any appeals to raise the marks to 60 are dealt with prior to the meeting of the Final Examination Board.  Ensure that any special circumstances pertaining to a particular student are investigated by the student's advisor prior to the meeting and brought to the attention of the Pre- Examination Committee. *Registration Office shall collaborate with the main departments by providing them with a list of students with warnings, probations or special conditions.

COLLEGE FINAL EXAMINATION BOARD

Members include the Dean, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Vice Dean for Student Affairs, Departmental Chairpersons, and Unit Heads.

THE ROLE OF THE COLLEGE FINAL EXAMINATION BOARD

1. Discuss students' performances and results for all the courses registered for during the semester. 2. To review individual student's results especially borderline cases vis-a-vis their performance in different courses. 3. To approve results submitted by the department's Pre-Examination Board.

TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT OF PRACTICAL COURSES & OSCE

The nature of the nursing profession is based and centered on a "hands-on" approach. It is therefore, in keeping with the professional expectations and standards that the teachers should have practical experience within their discipline and / or specialization.

1. In order for a teacher to set proper examinations, it is necessary that the teacher should stay abreast of continuing professional development and acquire the ability to write scientific examinations.

2. With regards to the practical examination and their assessment, it is absolutely necessary that the teacher should have hands-on experience and should be able to reflect the state of the art technique and modalities as they pertain to the profession. 3. It is expected that a teacher who has the requisite experience with regard to various modalities of nursing interventions shall assess the performance of the students in practical situations and in the OSCE. However, it is expected that each faculty or laboratory teacher (teaching and training faculty) shall acquire the requisite competencies through practice, and that is possible only by working with and under the supervision of a senior colleague. This exposure and experience will facilitate and equip each teacher to acquire the requisite competencies to do independent assessment. Once a professional has acquired that level of competency, then he/she shall be capable of carrying out scientific assessment of students independently.

THE OBJECTIVELY STRUCTURED CLINICAL EXAMINATION (OSCE) OSCE is the assessment of professional clinical competencies, including knowledge, psychomotor skills and attitudes necessary to fulfill the requirements for effective nursing education in a non- threatening classroom situation. OSCE is a tool for both formative and summative assessment. OSCE is flexible and versatile. It has the ability to be standardized in any given scenario, in such a way as to allow the assessment, to focus on clear outcome criteria. The OSCE circuit is designed to include many stations. Each station tests a specific psychomotor skill or task (taught during laboratory sessions or clinical experience) relevant for the level. The stations are numbered and arranged in a clockwise direction with the appropriate question affixed in clear view. Every candidate will be tested on all stations at the same time interval. There are designated 'REST' stations in-between, where students can sit, relax and review previously answered questions. The questions are kept on each station. Stations may also contain models, manikins, medications or equipment/ instruments for nursing procedures. Also some stations may include 'Assessing Teachers' who score each student with assessment criteria sheet for the question on the station. Each student is given an answer booklet containing instructions on the conduct of OSCE and instructions on each question. On arrival at the OSCE venue, each student takes a number indicating their starting station. Because each station is different, the student must read the instructions on each station carefully, before attempting to answer the question in pencil in the appropriate page in the answer booklet.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONDUCTING THE OSCE All students must be present 5 minutes before the OSCE commences. No lateness is accepted.

Each OSCE Booklet contains the following instructions for the students:

1. Read the questions or statements in each station very carefully before you begin to answer. 2. Time allocated for each station is 5 minutes. 3. Answer all parts of the questions or statements because marks are allocated to each component. 4. Students are not allowed to talk. 5. Students must move to the next station as soon as the signal is given, to avoid causing delay for the next candidate to the station. 6. Note: Obstruction or delay in the change of station may lead to marks deduction. 7. Answer booklets are collected at each candidate’s last station.

Students practical preparation for OSCE

STAFF INFORMATION

This chapter describes the criteria for appointment, qualifications and experience expected of different positions, fringe benefits offered to employees as well as procedures for travelling and formalities on arrival in Kuwait.

APPOINTMENT CRITERIA

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Applicants must have a Ph.D. or DNS in their specialty, and at least 10 years work experience after obtaining a B.Sc. degree in Nursing. They must have a record of publications in peer reviewed journals of international repute.

LECTURER Applicants must have a Master's degree and professional experience, including 5 years full-time teaching in Nursing, after obtaining a B.Sc. degree in Nursing.

ASSISTANT TEACHER / TEACHER Applicants must have at least a Master’s degree in Nursing, including 5 Years teaching experience in Nursing and 3 years’ experience in the clinical setting after obtaining the B.Sc.

TRAINER Applicants must have at least a B.Sc. Nursing degree and post qualification experience in the clinical setting after obtaining the B.Sc.

All applicants must have a valid and up-to-date license to practice the profession and should not be on probation.

Applications could be forwarded to:

Deputy Director General

For Applied Education and Research Public Authority for Applied Education and Training or

Dean, College of Nursing

P.O. Box 64923, Al-Shuwaikh

Tel: +965 22315701, Fax: +965 2315702

For more information see the PAAET website: http://www.paaet.edu.kw

SALARIES AND BENEFITS

The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) has update salaries and benefits for different categories of employees. For more information, visit PAAET website http://www.paaet.edu.kw

Other benefits

1. A round trip air ticket is provided to the place of origin of an expatriate staff. 2. An education allowance is paid to faculty for up to three children below the age of 18. 3. Medical Health Insurance is paid for all staff members by the College. 4. Housing allowance is provided according to the rules and regulations. 5. End of service gratuity is provided. 6. Staff with Master's and Doctorate degrees are expected to carry out research that contribute to knowledge of the scientific body and promote evidence-based practice. Grants are available to all academic staff upon approval of a research proposal. 7. The College promotes continuing education for the self-development of staff, and encourages staff to work towards personal and professional development. PAAET provides training courses through the Center for Measurement, Evaluation and Professional Development at the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training. Seminars and workshops are also conducted by various other professional organizations in Kuwait.

PROCEDURES FOR APPOINTMENT OF NEW STAFF

The following documentation is needed for the appointment of new staff:

• Application form (available from the Embassy of Kuwait) • Curriculum vitae (include computer ICDL) • Authenticated degree certificates and transcripts (at the Embassy of Kuwait) • Authenticated copy of the license to practice (at the Embassy of Kuwait) • Substantiation of previous employment (i.e., letters from employers confirming the positions held and the start and end dates of the employment) Passport copy and two passport size photographs (blue background).

The appointment process is as follows: 1. Interview in Kuwait or at the Embassy of Kuwait, depending on the location of the candidate 2. Job offer 3. Medical certification in specialist hospitals in Kuwait Notes: Verification of degree certificates will be done on arrival in Kuwait as well, Degrees gained by distance learning are not accepted

PROCEDURES FOR ARRIVING IN KUWAIT

DOCUMENTATION AND OTHER ITEMS NEEDED 1. Original degree certificates and transcripts, 2. International Computer Driving License (lCDL) 3. Photographs - 3cm x 4cm and 4cm x 6cm (12 of each) 4. Cash to cover initial expenses 5. Loose, light clothing if joining in the summer; warm clothing if joining in the winter 6. Arrangements for housing as needed.

AIR TICKET AND VISA

The air ticket will be issued to the candidate by the Kuwait Embassy through Kuwait Airways. The visa will be issued on arrival at Kuwait International Airport.

ARRIVAL AT KUWAIT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Prior to taking your flight, candidates are advised to please confirm the date of departure, flight number and time of arrival in Kuwait. This information should be communicated to the employer so that an officer from the Public Relations department will meet you at the airport.

The Public Relations officer will bring your temporary visa to the airport and assist you with the airport formalities and will then take you to your hotel.

Customs regulations: please note that alcohol, pork and pornography are restricted items. Videos and magazines, you carry may be checked for their content.

ACCOMMODATION

You will be provided accommodation in a hotel for the first week. Thereafter you will be expected to rent an apartment. Colleagues in the College will be pleased to advise you.

RESIDENCE, CIVIL IDENTITY (CID) AND CONTRACT

You will have to undergo various medical and administrative procedures before residence in Kuwait is granted and the Civil ID and contract can be issued.

SALARY ADVANCE AND BANK ACCOUNT

You can apply for a salary advance on your arrival. The regular salary is paid directly into your Kuwait bank account, which you can open once your Civil ID and contract have been issued.

STAFF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

PROFESSOR, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AND LECTURER The duties of Professors and Lecturers are to:

1. Prepare lectures and utilize appropriate educational aids as specified by the course outline and textbook. 2. Teach students skills in the laboratory and clinical settings. 3. Evaluate and update the educational methods. 4. Co-ordinate assigned courses. 5. Assess the students, using approved methods of assessment. 6. Observe the office hours for the purpose of guidance and counselling of students. 7. Participate in an advisory role during students' registration at the beginning of each semester to ensure that they register for the correct courses. 8. Participate in the review and development of courses within their specialty. 9. Participate in invigilating/proctoring examinations at the departmental and college levels., 10. Participate in scientific and technical committees at the college, PAAET and community levels. 11. Participate in scientific research in their specialty. 12. Keep abreast of state-of-the-art issues in the profession by participating in scientific activities, such as training courses, educational conferences and specialized seminars. 13. Participate in community service through consultation, general lectures and voluntary activities. 14. Perform any other duties assigned by the Chairperson, or Dean of the College. 15. Initiate and carry out research projects that are relevant to Kuwaiti community.

TEACHER The duties of the Instructor are to:

1. Prepare lectures and utilize appropriate educational aids as specified by the course outline and textbook. 2. Teach and supervise students in practical skills, both in the laboratory and clinical settings. 3. Prepare and supply equipment for laboratory sessions in accordance with the instructions given by the teacher/coordinator for the course. 58

4. Abide by the general rules and regulations for safety and security inside the laboratory. 5. Be completely responsible for the equipment in the laboratory. 6. Evaluate students' performance in the clinical and laboratory setting in collaboration with the teacher/coordinator for the course. 7. Participate in invigilating/proctoring examinations at the departmental and college levels. 8. Perform any other duties assigned by the Chairperson or Dean of the College.

ASSISTANT TEACHER The duties of the Assistant Instructor are to:

1. Prepare lectures and utilize appropriate educational aids as specified by the course outline and textbook. 2. Supervise students in the clinical setting. 3. Provide periodic reports to the teacher/coordinator for the course about the students' performance in the clinical setting. 4. Prepare a final report about the students' performance in the clinical setting in collaboration with the course teacher/coordinator. 5. Participate in monitoring examinations at the departmental and college levels. 6. Perform any other duties assigned by the Chairperson or Dean of the College.

TRAINERS The duties of the Trainers are to:

1. Coordinate preparation and participation at holding the placement tests, personal interview for newcomer's student. 2. Train students at hospitals and health ministry centers on nursing skills furthermore the optimal nursing care for patients. 3. Teach students the different nursing skills at labs of nursing department at college. 4. Prepare items, machines and equipment's needed for teaching the practical nursing skills and return them back after using them. 5. Inform the head of department or his deputy about nursing lab needs from consumption materials, items and machines needed for training the students. 6. Take into consideration the conditions of security and safety during use the laboratories, workshops and to ensure students' commitment to these procedures. 7. If there is no laboratory supervisor at department, he will replace him and he will follow up maintenance of equipment and machines available in the laboratories at the department. 59

8. Participate in the putting the practical tests for students in coordination with course professor and the scientific coordinator for the course. 9. Participate in evaluate the performance of the students at practical training places of hospitals and health centers. 10. Coordinate with practical training centers about student distribution at units and wards furthermore provide the best learning opportunities for students in consultation with course professor and the head of department. 11. Participate in control of the midterm and final theoretical and practical tests for the courses of the department, other departments and the general courses at collage. 12. Participate at scientific activities, cultural and social activities for the department and the college. 13. Work within team component of course professor or Level coordinator of the course and the rest of the professors or trainers, which that lead to get the goals and the mission of the college. 14. Participate at the meetings of scientific department if they invite him to it upon as needed 15. Participate at internal and external committees at the department or collage according to work needs. 16. Carry out the tasks entrusted to him by the head of the scientific department or the college administration.

Assistant teacher during lecture.

STUDENT ADVISORY ROLES

ACADEMIC COUNSELING AND REGISTRATION

ACADEMIC COUNSELING

1. Each student is assigned an academic advisor upon admission. The advisor helps the student to choose courses, and with the registration, adding, dropping and withdrawal procedures. He/she ensures that the student accurately fills in the registration form at the beginning of every semester, that there is no conflict in the timing of the student’s courses. 2. The advisor monitors the student’s progress and helps the student to overcome any problem hindering his/her academic performance. The advisor is also responsible for counseling, encouraging, explaining, guiding and warning the student, as appropriate.

REGISTRATION

1. Registration takes place in the second half of the semester (early registration) or in the week before teaching starts, according to the student’s need and the availability of the course(s). 2. The registration fee must be paid. 3. Students are not allowed to register for any course for which they have not passed the prerequisite course 4. The above-mentioned regulations also apply to the summer semester. 5. Students must abide by the dates for registration and late registration according to the timetable provided by PAAET for each semester.

LATE REGISTRATION

1. Late registration is allowed during the first three days of study in each semester, provided the student has obtained the approval of his/her advisor and the endorsement of the Dean of Admission and Registration. 2. The Dean of Admission and Registration may allow new scholarship students to register not later than the end of the second week of study. 3. Late registration fees are payable, by a decree of the Director General, except for scholarship students. 4. The above-mentioned regulations also apply to the summer semester. 5. Students must abide by the dates for registration and late registration according to the timetable provided by PAAET for each semester. 61

FAILURE TO REGISTER (NON-ATTENDANCE)

1. A student who fails to register for any course in a regular semester will be considered to be non-attending, and will not be allowed to continue in the program until such time as his/her excuse for failing to register has been accepted by the Student Affairs Committee. 2. A student shall be considered to be non-attending if he/she is absent from study in the College for one semester or more without registering for any courses.

RETAKING COURSES AND RE-REGISTRATION

1. A student who gets F in some courses during his/her first semester of study at the College may register again during the following semester for a maximum of two of the courses in which he/she failed. A failed course can be retaken a maximum of two times. 2. The original Fail grade (F) shall be erased from his/her record and the grade point average shall be recalculated if he/she passes the course(s). 3. A student cannot be re-registered in the following circumstances: 4. The student has been expelled because his/her grade point average in his/her major has fallen below the required level. 5. The student has been expelled because of repeated cheating. 6. The student has been expelled as a result of a punitive decision. 7. The student has not successfully completed his/her studies during the maximum time limit. 8. The student has withdrawn from all courses. 9. The student has discontinued his/her studies.

REGISTRATION WHILE ON PROBATION

 A student who is on probation may register only for 13-15 credits.

STUDY LOAD

 The study load is the credits for which a student is permitted to register in any one semester.  The normal number of credits that a student may register for in a semester is 14-15 credits.  The minimum number of credits that a student may register for in any regular semester is three (3) credits less than the normal load, as defined above.  The maximum number of credits that a student may register for in any regular semester is three (3) credits more than the normal load, as defined above.  Nursing students normally register for a fixed number of credits per semester as they progress

through their program. The fixed load may vary from the normal study load.  In exceptional circumstances a student may, with the approval of the College Academic Affairs Committee, his/her advisor, and with the endorsement of the Dean, register for a number of credits less than the required minimum load.  A student may register for a maximum of three (3) credits above the normal load, provided that his/her graduation depends on obtaining those three credits.  The maximum number of credits that a student may register for in a summer semester is seven (7) credits, with the exception of a student who is expected to graduate in the summer or following semester. In this case the student is allowed to register for a maximum of nine (9) credits.  A student who is on probation is not allowed to register for courses with a total credit value that exceeds the minimum requirement by more than one credit, with the exception of a student who is expected to graduate in the same semester. In this case the student is allowed to register for courses whose credits exceed the minimum by two credits.

LISTENING SYSTEM

1. The Dean of the College may allow, subject to availability of places, the following to register as listeners in some courses offered by PAAET. a. Employees in the College, according to the nature of their job, providing that there is no conflict with their job, and after the approval of their direct Head of Department / Supervisor. b. Those who have obtained a secondary school certificate 2. Registration for a listening course is done during the late registration period. The Dean may allow registration later than this period as long as the registration is done by the end of the second week after the commencement of study. 3. Students registered as listeners are not allowed to sit the final examination for those courses. 4. Students registered for courses as listeners must pay the specified registration fees.

TRANSFER REGULATIONS

1. A student is allowed to transfer from one college to another within PAAET, or from a recognized comparable college to a college within PAAET, provided that there is an available position, and according to the annual admission plan. 2. Transfer applications must be submitted to the Dean of Admission and Registration at the

specified time and in accordance with the following conditions:  The student must be a Kuwaiti national.  The student must get the approval of the concerned college for the transfer. 3. The student must meet the admission requirements of the college to which he/she wishes to transfer to. 4. The student must not have been expelled as a result of a punitive decision. 5. The student must have completed at least one semester before he/she applies for transfer. 6. The student cannot transfer to another college if he/she has successfully completed more 45 credits for the Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or more than 30 credits for the Associate Degree in Nursing. 7. The student must not have withdrawn from study in any of the PAAET colleges. 8. The student must not have been expelled from any of the PAAET colleges because of non- attendance. 9. When a student transfers from one college to another, his/her record must be transferred with him/her. The results of courses taken before the transfer shall be used to calculate the student’s grade point average.

10. A student may be exempted from any course requirement for his/her new specialty with the approval of the relevant academic department, as stated in his/her record, if he/she transfers from any college of PAAET. 11. Credits obtained from colleges or institutes outside PAAET may not be included in the transferred student’s grade point average. 12. No more than 50% of the credits required for graduation at the student’s previous college may be transferred to the new college. 13. The academic departments shall specify any course(s) the student shall be exempted from taking. The course(s) considered for equivalence should be similar to the courses which the student has passed with a minimum grade of good (C) at his/her previous college. 14. Student gets exemption from one or more course(s), after the official date of withdrawal from the course(s), then his/her registration for the course(s) is withdrawn without penalty. 15. The student’s period of study in approved courses at other colleges and institutions is included in the maximum period of study allowed in the college on the basis of the normal load of any one semester.

ADDING, DROPPING, WITHDRAWAL, ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE

ADDING AND DROPPING COURSES 1. A student may, with the approval of his/her advisor, add one or more courses during the first week of study in a regular semester and during the first three days of a summer semester, provided that he/she does not exceed the maximum study load. 2. A student may, with the approval of his/her advisor, drop one or more courses no later than the fifth week after the start of study in a regular semester, provided that his/her study load does not fall below the minimum requirement.

WITHDRAWAL FROM COURSES 1. A student may, with the approval of the Student Affairs Committee, withdraw completely from all courses for which he/she has registered in a semester. This withdrawal shall be registered in the student’s record with the symbol W. Withdrawals from courses will not be included in the student’s grade point average. 2. A student is not permitted to stop his/her studies during the first semester after joining the College, unless he/she submits an excuse that is accepted by the Student Affairs Committee. 3. A student shall be considered to have failed all courses that he/she registered for in the semester in which he/she withdraws from study in the College.

ATTENDANCE Students must attend punctually all courses for which they have registered, including clinical courses.

ABSENCE FROM COURSES DURING A REGULAR SEMESTER 1. If a student is absent from any course in a regular semester for a number of hours equivalent to one week’s attendance for that course, the Course Instructor shall inform the Registration Office which shall issue a cautionary warning (first warning) in writing. 2. If the total hours of absence from any course in a regular semester increase to the equivalent of two weeks’ attendance for that course, the Course Instructor shall inform the Registration Office which shall issue a second warning in writing. 3. If the total hours of absence from a course in a regular semester reach the equivalent of three weeks’ attendance from that course, the Course Instructor shall immediately inform the Registration Office. The Registration office shall inform the student, the Academic Advisor and the Course Instructor of the decision to suspend the student, by which the student is deemed to have failed the course. The failure will be entered on his/her record as F.

4. Any student who is absent for two clinical days without a valid medical excuse shall have his/her grade for that course lowered by a full grade.

ABSENCE FROM COURSES DURING THE SUMMER SEMESTER 1. If a student’s absence from any course in a summer semester reaches 10% of the specified hours for that semester, the Course Instructor shall issue a cautionary warning (first warning) in writing. 2. If a student’s absence from any course in a summer semester reaches 15% of the specified hours for that semester, the Course Instructor shall issue a second warning in writing. 3. If a student’s absence from any course in a summer semester exceeds 20% of the specified hours for that semester, then the student will be deemed to have failed the course and will not be allowed to sit the final examination.

EXPULSION FROM THE COLLEGE

A student shall be expelled from the College by the Director General in the following circumstances:

 The student does not regularly attend classes during his/her first semester.  The student does not attend courses for two successive or separate semesters.  The student does not successfully complete the graduation requirements within the specified maximum time limit.  The student is repeatedly caught cheating.  The student does not raise his/her grade point average to an acceptable level during the first two semesters following the semester in which he/she received a warning.  The student receives a zero grade point average at the end of his/her first semester.  The student obtains a semester grade point average of less than one in each of the first two semesters of his/her study.

STAFF ASSESSMENT AND CONTRACT RENEWAL

The students, using a questionnaire designed by the Evaluation Centre, evaluate all staff members annually. The results of the evaluation are made available to staff.

The Chairperson of the department evaluates each staff member, regularly. Peer review is also part of the evaluation process.

Contracts are renewable annually. Either party may terminate a contract by giving three months’ notice.

The evaluation results are also used for renewal of contract and for promotion purposes. Prior to contract renewal and approximately in October, the faculty member is expected to complete an Assessment I Contract renewal form. The required information is as follows.

RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR FACULTY MEMBER

Personal Data Academic Data Research Published Book (s) Competency in teaching Students evaluation Contributions to committees during the last four semesters At the department level At the college level At PAAET level Academic co-operation with colleagues Professional development (Courses - conferences -seminars) Training courses for career development The conference(s) attended by the teacher ( Auditor- participant ... ) Participation in Seminars Cultural activity At the department level At the college level Outside PAAET Relations with students Cooperation with students through various scientific activities Student Counseling Suggestions

TRAINER’S EVALUATION

Public Authority for Applied Education and Training

Performance Report

Member of Training Department in PAAET’s Colleges

Academic Year: ______/______

Name:

College:

Department/Office:

Job Title:

Nationality:

Civil ID No.:

Form (1)

Performance report of the training member in the colleges of PAAET

Survey of Student opinions (Form 2)______/10 Instructor evaluation during training (Form 3) ______/40 Responsibilities and tasks within the department (Form 4) ______/30 Career Development (Form 5) ______/8 Participation and contribution to the activities of the College, PAAET and the community (Form 6) Item ( )______/3 Item ( )______/3 Item ( )______/3 Item ( )______/3 Total score obtained by the training member ______/100

Form (2)

Survey of Student Opinions (10 marks)

Agree Somewhat Disagree Agree

Instructor adheres to the start and end dates of the training in the 1 laboratory/workshop/training entity

Distributes and adheres to the course plan and schedule of subjects at the beginning of the 2 semester

3 Remind students of the previous training before starting the new training

4 Exploits training time in the laboratory/workshop/training entity

5 Demonstrates key elements of training

6 Explains in a clear voice

7 Instructor connects and arranges the training elements

Uses training methods and tools that help in understanding and simplifying the training 8 course

At the beginning of the semester, the instructor distributes the method of implementing 9 the practical aspect of the course (objectives - content - evaluation system - test dates – library and guidance hours)

10 Distributes time among students.

11 Takes into account individual differences between students during training.

12 Encourages students to participate and work in groups

13 Abides by the safety and security regulations inside the laboratory or workshop

14 Treats students with fairness and humility

15 Cares to make students understand practical exercises

16 Guides students to the best methods of training

Summarizes the practical exercises before completing the training in the 17 laboratory/workshop/training entity

18 Instructor receives students' queries with patience and an open heart

19 Uses interesting methods to present the course

20 Instructor is committed to library, administrative and guidance hours

Total scores

Note: Agree = half degree (0.5) Somewhat Agree = quarter degree (0.25) Disagree = zero (0.0)

Form (3) Instructor evaluation during training Two marks for each item (40 Degrees) First Second Visit Average Visit Score

Complies with the start and end times of the training in laboratory / workshop / training 1 entity.

Monitors student attendance at the beginning of each training in the laboratory or 2 workshop

Cares about his/her general appearance which is compatible with the nature of training and 3 is compliant with safety and security regulations

4 Instructor presents the course plan in an appropriate manner

5 Organizes distribution of students properly during training

Cares of the place of training in terms of equipment necessary for the practical course 6 (processing equipment and tools – preparation of materials – cleanliness and arrangement of the place).

7 Connects previous training with current training.

Controls training management in the laboratory / workshop / training entity (inquiries – 8 discussion – work distribution).

9 Encourages students to participate and work together.

10 Urges students to focus and pay attention.

11 Displays practical material in an interesting way.

12 Applies security and safety regulations inside the laboratory / workshop / training entity.

13 Explains to all students without focusing on a particular group.

14 Uses available training tools that simplify the explanation.

15 Uses examples and illustrations to solidify information.

16 Distributes time on the elements of the training course.

17 Makes sure students understand the information before moving on to the next.

Summarizes the practical exercises before completing the training in the laboratory / 18 workshop / training entity.

19 Has self-confidence, enthusiasm and enjoys training.

20 Instructor is proficient in the scientific material

Total scores

Form (4) Evaluating the performance of the training member within the department (30 marks) First: Training Work – 4 marks for each item (20 marks) score

Commits to implementing the content of the training plan of the course and applies the regulations of 1 testing and monitoring

2 Submits proposals that contribute to the development of the training aspect of the course.

3 Adheres to the beginning and end times of the training in the laboratory.

Cooperates with the faculty member responsible for the course to the success of his/her course 4 (delivering tests, practical exercises or reports)

5 Prepares a special file for the training course.

Total scores

Second: Administrative work – 1 mark for each item (10 marks) Score

1 Participates actively in meetings of instructors and its various committees.

2 Complies with the procedures for leave permissions and delays

3 Deals and cooperates properly with his colleagues and superiors.

4 Complies with the regulations of the department and the college

5 Contributes by submitting proposals for the development of workshops and laboratories.

6 Executes department / office decisions.

Prepares his personal and administrative record for use in annual evaluation and 7 promotion.

8 Participates in the maintenance of workshop and laboratory equipment.

9 Performs other tasks assigned by the head of the department / office.

10 Contributes in determining the training requirements required to implement the course

Total scores

Form (5) Professional Development Two marks for each item (8 marks) and must choose four items only Score

1 Attends training courses or specialized lectures in the field of training.

2 Prepares and presents specialized lectures for trainers inside or outside the colleges or institutes of PAAET.

Prepares a technical report on the methods and ways of modern technological training that serve both the 3 training and specialization.

4 Uses computer technology to accomplish all his/her tasks.

5 Participates in research activities in the scientific department

6 Prepares a practical manual in the field of specialization – Lab Manual

Total scores

Form (6) Participation and contribution to the activities of the College, PAAET and the community Must select four items - three marks for each item (12 marks) Score

Participates as an instructor in a community service program, career development programs or in- 1 service training programs.

2 Prepares a technical study or a short training course in the field of specialization or training.

Participates in the preparation or development of a training program or field-training program for 3 one of the specializations.

4 Participates in the preparation / development of specialized training notes

5 Participates in the preparation and implementation of general activities in the college or PAAET.

6 Participates in committees at the college or PAAET level.

Attains an acceptance or publishes research in the field of specialization or training in a scientific 7 conference.

8 Other distinctive works that serve the objectives of the college or PAAET.

Total scores

Public Authority for Applied Education and Training Annual Evaluation Committee for Instructors Performance College: ……………… Form of documents submitted by members According to items of forms no. (5 & 6)

Form no. Form title Item degree Evaluation period

From Item no. Item title To

Member name Scientific Dept. Committee Notes and Evaluation

Works submitted by the training member (in a Attached papers supporting each work of the

brief manner) training member

Date and signature of training member Date and signature of Head of department / Total score office

1. 2. 3. Name of Committee Member

Signature and Date:

Recommendations for the evaluation of the training member

Recommendation for training member Evaluation Kuwaiti Non-Kuwaiti

Excellent: 90% and certificate of excellence in work performance Recommendation to renew contract more

Good:75% to 89% Nil Nil

 Recommend to be enrolled in a specialized training course.  Warning Letter  In the second year, warning and enrolling  In the second year – recommend Satisfied: 60% to 74% him/her in a specialized training course not to renew contract  In the third year, transfer to an administrative job at the college or PAAET.

 Warning Letter  In the second year, transfer to an Recommend not to renew contract Poor: less than 60% administrative job at the college or PAAET.

PROMOTION CRITERIA

The PAAET Board of Trustees has laid down criteria for promotion, and these are reviewed periodically. It is the responsibility of the employee to fulfill the criteria before submission of the application form. This section describes the criteria for promotion.

Qualifications:

1) The candidate should have the required degree that is appropriate for the position.

2) He/she should have the required minimum years of experience.

3) He/she should meet the minimum criterion required for the promotion.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR TO PROFESSOR

An Associate Professor may be considered for promotion to Professor provided that he/she has:

1. Held the position of Associate Professor with PAAET for four years, either continuously or in total.

2. Passed at least two professional training courses in the field of specialization and teaching methods.

3. Obtained at least "Very Good" in his/her teaching performance evaluation within two years, including the year in which he/she applied for promotion.

4. Submitted the following:

i. Ten articles to peer- reviewed scientific journals, which have been published or accepted, and being first author in at least five.

5. Contributed as a member of a scientific and/or technical committee at the departmental, college or PAAET level.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR TO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

An Assistant Professor may be considered for promotion to Associate Professor provided that he/she has a PhD degree and has:

 Held the position of Assistant Professor with PAAET for four years, either 76

continuously or in total.

 Passed at least two professional training courses in the field of specialization and teaching methods.

 Obtained at least "Very Good" in his/her teaching performance evaluation within two years, including the year in which he/she applied for promotion.

 Submitted one of the following:

 Five articles to peer-reviewed scientific journals, which have been published or accepted, and being first author in at least two of them; or

 Four articles to peer-reviewed scientific journals and has written a book in the field of specialization

Contributed as a member of a scientific and/or technical committee at the departmental, college or PAAET level.

LECTURER TO SENIOR LECTURER

A lecturer may be considered for promotion to senior lecturer provided that he/she has a Master's degree and has:

1. Held the position of Lecturer with PAAET for four years, either continuously or in total.

2. Passed at least two professional training courses in the field of specialization and teaching methods.

3. Obtained at least "Very Good" in his/her teaching performance evaluation within two years, including the year in which he/she applied for promotion.

4. Submitted one of the following:

 Three articles to peer- reviewed scientific journals, which have been published or accepted, and being first author in at least two of them; or

 Two articles to peer-reviewed scientific journals, which have been published or accepted, being first author in at least one of them, in addition, to have written a book in the field of specialization.

5. Contributed as a member of a scientific and/or technical committee at the departmental, college or PAAET level. 77

TEACHER TO LECTURER

An Instructor may be considered for promotion to a lecturer provided that he/she has:

1. Held the position of Instructor with P AAET for four years, either continuously or in total.

2. Passed at least two professional training courses in the field of specialization and teaching methods.

3. Obtained at least "Very Good" in his/her teaching performance evaluation within two years, including the year in which he/she applied for promotion.

4. Submitted an article to a peer- reviewed scientific journal, which has been published or accepted.

5. Contributed as a member of a scientific and/or technical committee at the departmental, college or PAAET level.

ASSISTANT TEACHER TO TEACHER

An Assistant Instructor may be considered for promotion to an Instructor provided that he/she has:

1. Held the position of Assistant Instructor with PAAET for four years, either continuously or in total.

2. Passed a professional training in the field of specialization and/or teaching methods.

3. Passed a training course in scientific research or performed a scientific research, in his/her professional specialty, which has been published or accepted for publication.

4. Obtained at least "Very Good" in his/her teaching performance evaluation within two years, including the year in which he/she applied for promotion.

5. Contributed as a member of a scientific and/or technical committee at the departmental, college or P AAET level.

ASSISTANT TRAINER “B” TO ASSISTANT TRAINER “A”

An Assistant Trainer “B” may be considered for promotion to an Assistant Trainer “A” provided that he/she has:

1. Held the position of Assistant Trainer B with PAAET for five years, either continuously or in total.

2. Obtained at least 3 times "Excellent" in his/her training performance evaluation within five years, including the year in which he/she applied for promotion

3. Attended PAAET training courses in total of 50 hours within five years.

4. Passed a training course in “trainer preparation” or an equivalent “effective training”.

5. Attended minimum of two scientific conferences and workshops/seminars.

ASSISTANT TRAINER “A” TO TRAINER “B”

An Assistant Trainer “A” may be considered for promotion to Trainer “B” provided that he/she has:

1. Held the position of Assistant Trainer a with PAAET for five years, either continuously or in total.

2. Obtained at least 3 times "Excellent" in his/her training performance evaluation within five years, including the year in which he/she applied for promotion

3. Attended PAAET training courses in total of 50 hours within five years.

4. Passed a training course in “trainer preparation” or an equivalent “effective training”.

5. Attended minimum of two scientific conferences and workshops/seminars.

TRAINER “B” TO TRAINER “A”

A Trainer "B" may be considered for promotion to a Trainer “A” provided that he/she has:

1. Held the position of Trainer “B” with PAAET for five years, either continuously or in total.

2. Obtained at least 3 times "Excellent" in his/her training performance evaluation within five years, including the year in which he/she applied for promotion

3. Attended PAAET training courses in total of 50 hours within five years.

4. Passed a training course in “trainer preparation” or an equivalent “effective training”.

5. Attended minimum of two scientific conferences and workshops/seminars.

TRAINER “A” TO SPECIALIZED TRAINER “C”

A Trainer "A" may be considered for promotion to a Specialized Trainer “C” provided that he/she has:

1. Held the position of Trainer “A” with PAAET for five years, either continuously or in total.

2. Obtained at least 3 times "Excellent" in his/her training performance evaluation within five years, including the year in which he/she applied for promotion

3. Attended PAAET training courses in total of 50 hours within five years.

4. Passed a training course in “trainer preparation” or an equivalent “effective training”.

5. Attended minimum of two scientific conferences and workshops/seminars.

SPECIALIZED TRAINER “C” TO SPECIALIZED TRAINER “B”

A Specialized Trainer "C" may be considered for promotion to a Specialized Trainer “B” provided that he/she has:

1. Held the position of Specialized Trainer “C” with PAAET for five years, either continuously or in total.

2. Obtained at least 3 times "Excellent" in his/her training performance evaluation within five years, including the year in which he/she applied for promotion

3. Attended PAAET training courses in total of 50 hours within five years.

4. Passed a training course in “trainer preparation” or an equivalent “effective training”.

5. Attended minimum of two scientific conferences and workshops/seminars.

SPECIALIZED TRAINER “B” TO SPECIALIZED TRAINER “A”

A Specialized Trainer "B" may be considered for promotion to a Specialized Trainer “A” provided that he/she has:

1. Held the position of Specialized Trainer “B” with PAAET for five years, either continuously or in total.

2. Obtained at least 3 times "Excellent" in his/her training performance evaluation within five years, including the year in which he/she applied for promotion

3. Attended PAAET training courses in total of 75 hours within five years.

4. Passed a training course in “trainer preparation” or an equivalent “effective training”.

5. Attended minimum of two scientific conferences and workshops/seminars.

Two trainers from the CoN

RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATION

In the assessment of faculty for contract renewal or promotion, research publication is given high weighting by the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET). Faculty members may apply for research grants from the Deputy Director General for Applied Education and Research.

Research Support Application forms are available at the office of the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Nursing. A full time faculty member must complete the form and pass it through the Chairperson of Department to the Dean of the College. The College Research Committee considers the research proposal which is later forwarded to the office of the Deputy Director General for Applied Education and Research in PAAET. There is a well-developed system of research review which includes referees and specialized committees, to ensure that the proposed research is scientifically sound and would lead to the advancement of knowledge. Finally, a successfully approved research project gets funded by PAAET.

The following section describes a summary of the different parts of the 'Research Support' application form, so that faculty members will be aware of the requirements expected, for a successful application for a research grant that gets an approval and funding.

The Principal Investigator (PI) takes the responsibility of preparing and submitting the research proposal taking cognizance of the essential procedures and guidelines governing Research Support by PAAET. The PI is advised to read the 'Manual of Research Support Rules & Regulations' released by the Research Administration.

PART I - RESEARCH PLAN

1. Project title

2. Previous Approved Funding: PI to write a list if research proposals that were funded in the past.

3. Project Abstract: Focus on the nature, purpose and scope of the research, proposed methodology, expected output, importance of the results, their contribution and significance to advancement of knowledge in the scientific specialty.

4. Research Objectives: State clearly the choice of the research problem elucidating the expected significance of results to Kuwait and the wider world.

5. Literature Review: This should build the theoretical framework of the issues or problems that the research study aims at investigating. The PI should cite previous publications that are relevant in composing a logical write up.

6. Research Plan & Methodology: The research methods intended to be used must

i. be appropriate in yielding valid results. The P.I. must specify the research methodology with estimated time schedule, such as to convince technical reviewers of the suitability for approval.

7. Research Productivity: Indicate the expected scientific output from the research proposal, such as publication of the results in a peer reviewed journal, conference presentation and patents.

8. References: All the references cited in the 'Research Support Application' form must be listed fully in this section.

9. Complementary Information: State the relevance of the research project to other scientific works which have been completed or are in progress.

PART II - RESEARCH RESOURCES

1. Budget Details for full Project Period: The PI must be very accurate in the request for budget to persuade the refereed and technical reviewers of the need of the item and the appropriateness of the cost. The form below is an example.

2. Project Budget Details for 1 S\ 2nd & 3rd Years: For each year, there is a form to specify the detailed expenditure pertaining to: Personnel, Equipment, Running costs, Visiting Expert, Project Travel (one conference mission to present the research findings).

3. Budget Details:

(a) Resource Request: Specify the resources required for the project, e.g. equipment, technical assistance, other facilities, giving the description, location and availability of space.

(b) Equipment Specifications: The PI must give the following specifications about each equipment requested- the name, the make (including detailed description), estimated cost, the supplier, state if it is local order or imported.

i. © Equipment Justification: The PI must check for availability of an equipment in the College, and give reasons why it is pertinent to purchase new equipment for the specific research project.

4. Personnel: The PI must establish and justify the relevant roles of each co- investigator, and state the need for hiring an assistant to the accomplishment of the research objectives.

Budget Details for a 3-year project

Budget First Year Second Year Third Year Total Budget Accounts Categories (KD.) (KD.) (KD.) (KD.) Research Assistant (B.Sc.)

Senior Technician (B.Sc.) Temporary

Manpower Technician (Higher Diploma) Secretary (Intermediate Diploma)

Running Costs Consumables

Computer Software's

€ Computer € Printer € Scanner Equipment

Others Conference Attendance Travel Visiting Experts Total (KD.)

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LIVING IN KUWAIT

THE STATE OF KUWAIT

Oil was discovered in Kuwait in 1938 but, due to World War II (1939-1945), was not produced until 1946. Kuwait was then rapidly transformed. There has been rapid urban development since 1952 when the need to cater for an expanding population, including a large influx of expatriates, was recognized. Likewise, this led to the creation of the first new suburbs beyond the city wall along the coastline.

Little now remains of the mud brick buildings of the 1950s. A few old markets (souqs) still exist, but have been largely replaced by modern shopping centers. There is an excellent network of modern roads and motorways. The hospitals in the State Health Service are equipped with the latest medical technology. Kuwait University was founded in 1966 to offer degree level and postgraduate programs, and the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training was founded in 1982. Education and health services are free for Kuwaitis.

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GOVERNMENT

Kuwait is a constitutional monarchy. The Head of State is His Highness the Amir-Sabah. His power is exercised through the Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister. There is also an elected parliament, the National Assembly, which must generate or approve all legislation. All citizens aged 21 and over, have the right to vote and run for office.

Male citizens, aged 21 and above were granted the right to vote on 11 November 1962 with the approval of Kuwait's constitution. Females won voting privileges in 2005.

TOPOGRAPHY

Kuwait occupies an area of 17,818 square kilometers (6,880 square miles), including the Kuwaiti share of the Neutral Zone (2,590 sq km). It is situated in the north-western corner of the Arabian / Persian Gulf, which forms its eastern boundary. The border with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is in the south and west, and the border with the Republic of Iraq is in the north and west. Kuwait is a small country, measuring just 200 kilometers (124 miles) between the extreme north and south, and 170 kilometers (105 miles) from east to west.

Kuwait is almost entirely flat desert, sloping gently from west to east, apart from a few rocky hills. There are several small islands, mostly uninhabited. The populated, ancient island of Failaka lies in the entrance to the Bay of Kuwait.

CLIMATE

The climate is typical of the Sahara geographical region. There are four seasons.

SUMMER (MID-MAY TO EARLY NOVEMBER) The summer in Kuwait is very long and hot with temperatures ranging from 35° to 50°C (95°F to 125°F) in the shade. June and July are hot and dry with frequent dust storms and temperatures generally well above 40°C. Humid spells are frequent from the end of July till early November. The temperatures start to decline in September and the winds become calm, although humidity remains continuous.

AUTUMN (EARLY NOVEMBER TO EARLY DECEMBER) Autumn is mild, and clouds and rain make it pleasant. The nights are generally cool. Temperatures range between 20°C and 30°C.

WINTER (EARLY DECEMBER TO MID-FEBRUARY) The short Kuwaiti winter is cold with temperatures falling as low as 3°C (36°F). Strong winds sometimes raise dust storms. The lowest temperature ever recorded was -4°C in 1964.

SPRING (MID- FEBRUARY TO MID-MAY) Spring is mild, with variable temperatures and some rain and thunderstorms. Temperatures start to rise, and hot southerly winds start to blow in March. The temperature may reach 40°C. The north-westerly winds tend to be cooler and lower the temperature considerably.

DEMOGRAPHY

The total population is 4,420,110 million (Ministry of Planning, 2019). Of these 3,084,398 million are expatriates. There are twice as many male expatriates as there are female, because of their major contribution to the workforce.

A Kuwaiti female artist participating in art exhibition

RELIGION

The state religion is Islam. Sharia is the main source of legislation. However, freedom to practice religion is enshrined in Article 5 of the Constitution. Christians, Hindus and others, have approved places of worship. The first of three officially recognized Christian churches was built in 1931. The three churches are the National Evangelical Church of Kuwait (Protestant), the Roman Catholic Church and the Roman Orthodox Church. These serve as 'umbrella' churches for other smaller churches.

Cultural and religious diversity in Kuwait

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FAMILY LIFE

The family is at the core of Kuwaiti society. Families tend to be large and inter- connected. Three generations may share the same large house, although there is an increasing tendency for families to live in separate houses. Regular gatherings are common. A special room in the house is often designated as a diwaniyah, a place where the men of the family or neighborhood meet at night to discuss politics or business, or just socialize. Women also hold gatherings to socialize. Men and women hold separate wedding receptions. Marriages tend to be arranged by the concerned families, usually with the involvement and agreement of the young man and lady to be married.

SOCIAL CUSTOMS, DRESS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Kuwaitis are hospitable people. Even the shortest visit to a Kuwaiti home or office will most likely involve drinks or snacks. If invited to a Kuwaiti home, find out beforehand if the invitation is for both husband and wife, as invitations to a diwaniyah are generally for men only. Generally speaking, males and females will sit separately in social situations.

Kuwaitis are very enthusiastic in greeting friends. Persons of the same gender may shake hands and kiss each other on both cheeks, and greetings and expressions of welcome and concern for the family's wellbeing may be repeated. Always stand for greetings and introductions. Social functions may start rather later than scheduled.

Handshakes are exchanged with all nationalities for whom this is the normal method of greeting, and on formal occasions and first meeting. Some men will not shake hands with women. Similarly, a conservative woman will not shake hands with a man, as this is not compatible with religious practices.

Western dress is commonly worn by both Kuwaiti men and women. However, many Kuwaitis, young and old, still wear the traditional costume. Men wear the dishdasha, a long-sleeved shirt-like garment that comes down to the ankles, and is worn with a loose pair of pants underneath. The summer dishdasha is usually white and cotton. A dark (grey, blue or brown) woollen dishdasha is worn in the winter months. The traditional man's headgear is ghutra, large white piece of cloth in the summer, or a red and white chequered cloth in the winter.

Typical Kuwaiti men customs (the three from the right)

The traditional dress for women is the abayah, a long black cloak worn as an outer garment. Many women wear the hijab, a scarf that covers the hair, whilst some cover their faces entirely with the niqab or veil.

It is advisable to dress modestly in public to avoid causing offence or attracting unwanted attention. Therefore, shorts, short skirts, revealing tops and see- through clothing (unless worn with an undergarment) should be avoided.

Kuwaiti women

There is equal opportunity for education of males and females. It is observed that more females than males are enrolled in Kuwait University. In fact, women have held high- ranking positions. The Dean of the College of Nursing was previously Dean of the College of Health Sciences; the Rector of Kuwait University (1993-2001) was a woman, and the Under Secretary for State (1996-97) and International Woman of the Year (International Biographical Centre, England) was a Kuwaiti woman. The Ministry of Education and higher education has been headed by a female minister, and so is the Ministry of Health.

ATTRACTIONS OF WORKING AT THE COLLEGE OF NURSING, PAAET IN KUWAIT

The joy of getting a full month's salary without deductions is better experienced than imagined. Work is encouraging and financial plans can be more precise. Additional allowances, for housing and children's education, enhance the take home pay for many. National holidays are good times for relaxation and travels. The following pages elucidate other treasures available at the College of Nursing, PAAET in Kuwait.

Building of the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training

REMUNERATIONS

 High 'take home' (net) salary, with zero income tax

 Housing allowance (for assistant, associate and full professors)

 Education allowances for up to three children below the age of 18 (for assistant professors, associate professors and professors)

 Round-trip air ticket once a year to country of origin

 Two months' paid summer holidays and two weeks' midyear break

 Numerous public and religious holidays

LOW COST OF LIVING

1. Comparatively cheap and spacious housing for private rental. 2. Utilities (electricity, gas and water) are usually paid by the landlords. 3. Free local telephone calls (annual line rental is less than $100 or £70) 4. Inexpensive gasoline - $0.30 or £15 pence per liter 5. Discounted car insurance 6. Economical cars, and other items, due to low import duties 7. Food subsidies 8. The cost of eating out is much less than it is in many other countries 9. Free schooling for children under 18 years

TRAVEL The cost of travel to places of historic and scenic interest in the region is much cheaper than from North America or Europe. Destinations that are easily accessible from Kuwait are: Egypt (Pyramids, Luxor, Nile); Jordan (Petra); Damascus; the Holy Land (Jerusalem); India (Taj Mahal, beaches of Goa and Kerala) and Pakistan (cradle of the Gandhara Civilization, birthplace of Guru Nanek Sahib and Texla, and home of the highest peaks in the world after Mount Everest). Gulf locations, such as Dubai, Bahrain, Oman and Sharjah are readily accessible for short breaks. Also, places in the Far East and African safaris are near to from Kuwait.

HEALTH INSURANCE

The PAAET pays the annual health insurance for college staff members and a card is issued to each employee. Kuwait's system of general hospitals, specialized hospitals and clinics compares favorably with other developed countries.

MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY 1. Over 60% of the college faculty is expatriate, representing many countries and religious beliefs. They live in harmony with each other and the Kuwaiti population. 2. There is no conflict between different Muslim schools of thought. 3. Churches and temples are available for various Christian denominations and other religious groups. Hindu and Christian festivals are celebrated.

LEISURE

There are numerous opportunities for sports, social activities and entertainment which are listed in the following section.

The Dean of the CoN with students from different programs.

GETTING SETTLED INTO KUWAIT

THE WORKING WEEK AND BUSINESS HOURS

The weekend for most employees in the education sector, including the College of Nursing, is Friday and Saturday. Friday is the day of worship, and the official weekly holiday for many workers in the public sector.

The working hours at the College of Nursing vary with the course. Generally, theory classes are taught from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Clinical starts at 6.30 a.m. for morning shifts and 2:00 p.m. for evening clinical training sessions. A faculty member must be present with each group of students during the clinical hours. Business hours are usually shorter in Kuwait during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

PUBLIC AND RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS

Public holidays include: 1. New Year's holiday. 2. February 25th (Kuwait National Day) 3. February 26th (Kuwait Liberation Day)

The dates of religious holidays are according to the Hijri (Islamic) Calendar for: 1. The birth of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) (one day) 2. Al Esraa and Al Meraj (one day) 3. The Hijra New Year (one day) 4. Eid Al-Fitr - the breaking of the fast at the end of Ramadan (three days) 5. Arafat Day (one day) 6. Eid Al-Adha (three days following Arafat day)

HEALTH SERVICES

Kuwait has a system of general hospitals, specialized hospitals and clinics. Access to the facilities is available on presentation of the health insurance card (which is provided to staff members by PAAET). There is a small charge of 1 KD or 2 KD for each visit to a clinic or hospital, respectively. There are also private hospitals and clinics, which vary in costs and standards.

SECURITY 1. Crimes of violence are rare in Kuwait. In this respect Kuwait is somewhat safer today compared to other places in the world. 2. Kuwait is perceived by some expatriates with experience as a particularly safe place to bring their family and children. 3. Many expatriates living in Kuwait feel that fears about the safety of the region are somewhat overstated in the case of Kuwait.

ADJUSTING TO THE CLIMATE

The summer months are very hot in Kuwait. Although the climate is very pleasant during the spring, precautions are still necessary. Light, comfortable clothing should be worn, within the constraints of modesty. Sunglasses should be worn and suntan lotion should be applied, 95 and it is better to cover the head. The necessary precautions must be taken when sunbathing.

One is not conscious of the heat a lot of the time, because all buildings and cars are air- conditioned. However, water loss is almost as great in an air- conditioned environment as it is outside. Therefore, it is important to drink plenty of water. Tap water is usually safe to drink in Kuwait, but bottled water is commonly available.

TELEPHONE SERVICES AND INTERNET Local telephone calls are free in Kuwait after payment of an annual rental of KD30. A deposit of KD500 is required for an international line. Prepaid telephone cards are available, which do not require the payment of a deposit. However, a cheaper alternative that many people use is an Internet-based telephone service, such as Net2Phone.

There are a number of Internet Service Providers in Kuwait, offering a wide range of services, including cards giving unlimited Internet access for one or several months or for a specified number of hours. Typically, unlimited access for one month costs KDIO. ISDN is also available for KD50 for one month for a speed of 64K, or KD65 for 128K.

ELECTRICITY AND GAS

As previously mentioned, electricity and gas charges are very low. Electricity charges are generally included in the rental charged for an apartment. Therefore, the tenant does not even have to arrange payment of the charges, as this is dealt with by the landlord. Where gas cookers are used, the gas supply is provided through a gas bottle. The cost of a 25kg bottle is KDI, and the bottle can be expected to last for several weeks.

SCHOOLS There are many private American and English based schools in addition to Indian, Pakistani, and a French schools catering to the large expatriate community. The American and English schools are popular with many Kuwaitis. All private schools are registered with the Ministry of Education and are required to provide Arabic language teaching for all pupils (Arabic as a second language or Arabic for Arabic-speaking children). The main English, American and Arabic-English schools, and their websites are:

1. Al-Bayan Bilingual School: https://www.bbs.edu.kw

2. Al-Ghanim Bilingual School: https://www.gbs.edu.kw/

3. American Academy for Girls: http://aag.edu.kw/

4. American Creativity Academy: http://www.aca.edu.kw

5. British School of Kuwait: http://www.bsk.edu.kw

6. Dasman Model School: http://www.dasmnnschool.com

7. English School for Girls/Oxford Academy: https://oxford-alshayaschools.com/

8. Gulf English School: http://www.ges.edu.kw

9. Kuwait English School: http://www.kes-kw.com)

10. The American International School: http://www.ais.edu.kw

11. The American School of Kuwait: http://www.ask.edn.kw

12. The English Academy: https://www.tea.edu.kw/

13. The English School, Fahaheel: http://www.skee.com

14. The English School, Salmiya: http://www.tes.edu.kw

15. The New English School: http://www.neskt.com

16. The Universal American School: http://www.uas.edu.kw

FOOD AND RESTAURANTS Shopping and souq (market) hours are generally 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m., Saturday to Thursday. Food stores tend to be open all day, including Fridays. Most residential areas have small local shops (hakkala), a supermarket tjameea) and a co- operative. Almost every type of food is available (except pork products and alcohol).

The variety of restaurants in Kuwait reflects its international nature. The restaurants range from haute cuisine to fast food. Arabic fast food restaurants serve falafel, hummus, shwarma (a meat sandwich), kibbeh (a dish made of ground lamb and cracked wheat), barbecue meat, and stuffed vine leaves. Fast food chains include Burger King, Hardee's, Hungry Bunny, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Little Caesar's, McDonald's, Pizza Hut and Pizza Italia. Other restaurant chains are Applebee's, Chili's, TGI Friday's, Fuddrucker's, and Johnny Carino's. Eating out tends to cost rather less than in other developed countries. There are also many cheap Indian, Filipino, and Chinese restaurants. 97

CARS New and used cars of most makes are available. The low cost of gasoline makes the daily running costs of a large car affordable. Maintenance charges by the authorized distributors tend to be high. However, many garages have somewhat lower charges. It is possible to get a good deal on a second-hand car. New cars are also relatively cheap. Indicative prices for new cars are 5000 KD for a Toyota Camry and 8000 KD for a Chevy. Inexpensive gasoline about $0.30 per liter.

DRIVING IN KUWAIT Kuwait has a very well-developed system of highways, and speeding (although illegal) is common, as is switching lanes without warning and jumping traffic lights. Defensive driving is necessary. However, one learns to anticipate the behaviour of other drivers.

An international driving license may be used for a limited period, but a Kuwait license must be obtained. A copy of your current license (a notarized translation may be required), passport photographs and documentation from the employer are needed. An eye test is taken. Holders of licenses from most European and North American countries are usually exempted from taking the Kuwait driving test.

SHOPPING Virtually anything you need is available in the department stores, supermarkets, co- operatives, and discount stores. The price is usually fixed. There are also souqs (markets), including specialist souqs for gold, fabrics, etc, where bargaining over the price is expected and is a social, friendly custom. There are many modern malls, such as Souq Sharq and Marina Mall overlooking the sea near Kuwait City, which house many well- known shops. Also, Al-Kout and Al-Mansher located in Fahaheel have good selection of items. The Avenues, an extensive setting of malls on the Fifth Ring Road, is the largest shopping district in the region.

BUSES AND TAXIS Fares on the comprehensive network of bus routes are 150 fils, or 250 fils for long trips. There are many radio-controlled call-taxis, contacted by telephoning the company's office. Some taxis, which are hailed from the roadside, often travel set routes, picking up several passengers at one time. The call-taxis are usually a more desirable option. Many taxi offices are located everywhere and ready to transportation from a place to another inside Kuwait. Taxi-drivers hired can 98 drive to any place inside Kuwait. They are highly skilled and provided with full knowledge of Kuwait maps and places. In addition, many required taxies are available to meet all client needs.

SPORTS AND SOCIAL FACILITIES

Kuwait's climate and coastal location means that water sports, such as swimming, jet skiing, water skiing, sailing, fishing and beach volleyball are common. There are many leisure facilities along the coast built on reclaimed land. They include beaches, attractive landscaping, water parks, Green Island, a swimming pool complex and a Yacht Club.

Private sports clubs are favored by many expatriates, as they tend to be more relaxed about female swimwear. There are several sea clubs, run by Touristic Enterprises, which offer beaches, swimming pools, sailing, cafeteria, gardens, etc, for reasonable membership fees. They also run an ice rink, open to the public. Classes are offered for children and adults at the ice arena. Ice hockey teams are also available. Other clubs offer horseback riding, show-jumping, tennis, squash and golf. Ahmadi Golf Club hosts the Kuwait Open Golf Championship.

Sports and social clubs organized by expatriates have league and cup matches for soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, rugby, cricket, darts and chess. Kuwait Chess Club also organizes tournaments.

Several international hotels offer excellent sports and health club facilities with professional coaches. There is ten-pin bowling, keep-fit, judo, yoga, dance and ballet.

ENTERTAINMENT AND PLACES TO VISIT

Camping and picnicking facilities are available both in the desert and on the beaches.

Botanical and Wildlife interests: The mudflats of Sulaibikhat are notable for pink flamingos and waders. In winter, the desert is alive with colour from its vast foliage. Many camping and day trips are planned during this period.

Galleries and museums: A number of galleries display the works of local, international, professional and amateur artists. There are several public and private museums, which contain Bedouin and Islamic collections.

Kuwait Towers are Kuwait's most famous landmark. The sphere of the main tower has a

99 revolving observation deck with a cafeteria. The top part has three restaurants, and the bottom section is a huge water reservoir. The middle tower is a water reservoir, whilst the long thin tower illuminates the other two as well as the surrounding area with concealed spotlights.

Kuwait Zoological Garden located in Omariya, has animals from around the world, in addition to endangered species, native to Kuwait. The zoo also has a breeding program for those species which are endangered.

The Red Palace or Fort in Jahra is one of the oldest surviving buildings in Kuwait.

Drama and Music: Several amateur groups put on high quality performances. New recruits are welcomed. The British Council arranges concerts and theatrical performances in the British Council building (tel. 2251 5512). Hotels also host occasional concerts.

Boys acting Folklore for Kuwait TV

RADIO, TV AND CINEMA Kuwait has a radio network that broadcast in Arabic on medium wave and western music on FM. Western music is also played on the American Forces Radio.

Kuwait's English and Arabic TV channels offer news, documentaries and films. The many satellite channels cater to most communities offering movies, series, documentaries, reality programming, concerts, popular news programs, and sporting events. There are many video clubs, and cinemas showing Arabic, English, American and Indian films.

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BOOKS AND NEWSPAPERS

There are several bookstores in Kuwait, but books and foreign newspapers tend to be expensive. The British Council has a lending library. Three English language newspapers printed in Kuwait are Arab Times, Daily Star and Kuwait Times. The news coverage and articles are of a reasonable standard.

CURRENCY The currency in Kuwait is the Kuwaiti Dinar (KD). There are 1000 fils to the dinar. There are no restrictions on the transfer of money from Kuwait. Earnings are totally free of tax, so it is possible to save a considerable proportion of one's salary.

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS/WEBSITES: Emergency Phone Number of Police, Ambulance and Fire Services 112

Electricity & Water Emergency 152

Complaints of Consumer Protection - Ministry of Commerce and Industry 135

Hotline of Kuwait Municipality 139

Hotline of Ministry of Health 151

Kuwait International Airport 161

Public Institution for Social Security 114

Zakat House 175

Civil Service Commission 1828888 - 133

Ambulance, Fire & Police 112

Kuwait Government online- State of Kuwait https://www.e.gov.kw Kuwait News Agency KUNA https://www.kuna.net.kw

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School Health Nurse students participating in presentation

CoN students participating in social activities

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Handbook prepared by:

Dr. Muna Abdulmohsen Alshammari Head of BSN department

Mrs. Manal Ahmed Lecturer in the BSN Department

Mrs. Helen Deles Trainer A in the ADN Department

Consulted by:

Dr. Ali Falah Alhajraf Dean of the CoN

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