2.Internship Program:

The Internship Program is the final stage in preparing nursing students before entering the job market. It aims to enable students to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired during their years of study in a real-world clinical setting.

The program extends over one full academic year, during which trainees are assigned to various accredited hospitals and health centers under the direct supervision of experienced academic and clinical instructors. This program allows students to gain diverse hands-on experience in different areas of nursing, enhance their ability to communicate effectively, make informed decisions, and uphold professional and ethical responsibilities.

Completion of the Internship Program is a prerequisite for graduation and earning a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Students undergo comprehensive evaluations that reflect their readiness to join the workforce and contribute efficiently to the community and healthcare sector.

Application Process for the Internship Program:

Program Announcement:
- The Faculty of Nursing announces the start dates and fieldwork schedule of the Internship Program through the college website and official communication channels.
Online Registration:
- Students complete the Internship Program application form via the ERS system and submit the required documents, including the academic transcript, student ID, and a copy of the national ID.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Successful completion of all academic courses.
- Fulfillment of the academic and training requirements set by the college.
Trainee Allocation:
- The Internship Committee coordinates with accredited hospitals and health centers to allocate students based on site capacity and specialty requirements.
Issuance of Training Letters:
- Official training letters are prepared for each training site, accompanied by the program schedule and training plan.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Trainees are regularly assessed through periodic reports submitted by the academic and clinical supervisors. Midterm and final evaluation meetings are held to measure performance levels.

Internship Training Schedule:

Duration: 12 consecutive months following the successful completion of all academic requirements.
Start Date: Typically begins in August or September (First Semester) of each academic year, with additional batches opened based on the needs of hospitals and health centers.
Training System:
- Trainees rotate through various departments (Emergency, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Intensive Care, Community Health, etc.) according to an approved plan.
- Each department rotation lasts between 6–8 weeks, as determined by the college.
Working Hours:
- Trainees follow the shifts scheduled by the hospital or training center (morning/evening/night), in alignment with clinical work requirements.

A. Hospital Training Department Schedule – Female Students

Unit/Rotation	Duration	Specialty
6 weeks (Male or Female) + 2 weeks OR	2 months / 8 weeks	Surgery
6 weeks (Male or Female) + 2 weeks Dialysis (Optional)	2 months / 8 weeks	Internal Medicine
3 weeks Internal Medicine + 3 weeks Surgery + 2 weeks NICU/Pediatric ICU (Optional)	2 months / 8 weeks	Pediatrics
3 weeks Obstetrics + 3 weeks Gynecology + 2 weeks Delivery Room	2 months / 8 weeks	Maternity
4 weeks Emergency + 4 weeks ICU	2 months / 8 weeks	Critical Care
Any clinical specialty in the same or another accredited government hospital (must be decided 2 months in advance)	7 weeks	Elective

B. Hospital Training Department Schedule – Male Students

Duration	Specialty
8 weeks	Internal Medicine
6 weeks	Surgery
3 weeks	Operating Room
4 weeks	Day Care (P)
8 weeks	Emergency (P)
8 weeks	Critical Care
3 weeks	Pediatric/Neonatal ICU
7 weeks	Elective

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