Adult Acute Care Clinical Specialty

Master of Science in Nursing program (Adult Acute Care Clinical Specialty)

The Master of Science in Nursing program is a two-year full-time program. The program is designed to prepare graduates to perform advanced nursing roles in ethical decision-making, clinical practice, consulting, expert teaching and coaching, clinical leadership, collaboration, evidence-based practice and research. The students are required to complete 25 credits of course work and a master’s level thesis of 6 credits in two academic years. The student may only register for the thesis after completing 12 credits of coursework.

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Study Plan:

2020
2019

Applicants should have a Bachelor degree in Nursing from Sultan Qaboos University, or from any recognized university, with Cumulative Grade Point Average of not less than 2.75 on a 4 point scale, or

Two year’s Work experience is a must for candidates with Cumulative Grade Point Average between 2.5 and 2.74 in the Bachelor degree, or
Applicants who have a bachelor degree in Nursing from a recognized institution and a postgraduate diploma in a related specialization from a recognized institution of higher education with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4-point scale or its equivalent.
Applicant must submit a release letter or a study leave from employer for full time study or no objection letter for part-time study, addressed to the dean of postgraduate studies at SQU. Un-employed applicant needs to submit a statement from The Public Authority of Manpower Register documenting the unemployment status of the applicant.

Before starting the program the admitted candidates should submit an English Proficiency Test Certificate band (6) or higher in academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic or a score of (79) or higher in the International TOEFL - IBT

There will be an interview held by the Department and passing the interview is part of the selection criteria. The interview can be by phone for international applicants if required.

College of Nursing

Sultan Qaboos University

List of MSN Thesis Completed and Ongoing

S.No.	Name of the student / ID	Cohort	Title of Thesis	Supervisor			Co-supervisor	Date of Completion
Cohort 2016
	Ms. Abeer Khalfan Al Hasni / 70241	2016	Effectiveness of Implementing Emergency Severity Index Triage System in A Selected Primary Health Care Center in Oman: A Quasi-Experimental Study	Dr. Omar Al Rawajfah Associate Professor Adult Health and Critical Care College of Nursing Sultan Qaboos University	Dr. Hilal Al Rahbi Medical research expert Diwan Health Complex The General Directorate of Medical Service in Diwan Royal Court, Oman			27^th May 2018
	Mr. Ahmed Amer Salim AL-Maskari / 53199	2016	Patients’ and Nurses’ Perception of Post-CABG Learning Needs in Two Cardiac Centers in Oman	Dr. Huda Al-Noumani Assistant Professor Adult Health and Critical Care College of Nursing Sultan Qaboos University	Dr. Khaled AL-Omari Assistant Professor Adult Health and Critical Care College of Nursing Sultan Qaboos University			27^th May 2018
	Ms.Fatema Hamed Al Abri/ 70236	2016	Effect of Emergency Triage Nurse-Led Application of the Ottawa Ankle Rules on Healthcare Outcomes of Patients with Ankle Injury at Selected Emergency Departments in Oman	Dr. Joshua Kanaabi Muliira Assistant Professor Adult Health and Critical Care College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University	Dr. Huda Al Awaisi Head of Section of Nursing Research Directorate of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital Sultan Qaboos University			27^th May 2018
	Ms.Ghalia Mubarak Al Hasni / 40736	2016	Predictors for Clinical Deterioration Among Adult Inpatients in Acute Care Settings in Oman	Dr. Khaled AL-Omari Assistant Professor Adult Health and Critical Care College of Nursing Sultan Qaboos University	Dr. Huda Al-Noumani Assistant Professor Adult Health and Critical Care College of Nursing Sultan Qaboos University			27^th May 2018
	Mr.Rashid Said Saif AL Mamari/ 40475	2016	Information Needs, Sleep Quality and Depression Among Post Myocardial Infarction Patients in Selected Hospitals in Oman	Dr. Eilean Lazarus Rathinasamy Assistant Professor Adult Health and Critical Care College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University	Dr. Joshua Kanaabi Muliira Assistant Professor Adult Health and Critical Care College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University			27^th May 2018
Cohort 2017
	Ms. Rajaa Khalifa Khalfan Al Hadhrami (56402/ 17)	2017	Diabetes Self-Management among Adult Omanis with Type 1 Diabetes	Dr. Omar Al Rawajfah Associate Professor Adult Health and Critical Care College of Nursing Sultan Qaboos University	Dr. Joshua Kanaabi Muliira Assistant Professor Adult Health and Critical Care College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University			12^th June 2019
	Mr. Qasim Sultan Ali AL Ma'mari (61818/ 17)	2017	Predictors of patient safety culture and frequency of event reporting among critical care nurses in selected hospitals	Dr. Loai Abu Sharour Associate Professor Adult Health and Critical Care College of Nursing Sultan Qaboos University	Dr. Omar Al Omari Associate Professor Fundamentals and Administration College of Nursing Sultan Qaboos University			12^th June 2019
Cohort 2018
	Ms. Zamzam Rasheed Saif Al Habsi 40413/ 18	2018	Sleep Disturbance, Cancer-related Fatigue and Quality of life in Hospitalized Patients with Cancer in Oman	Dr. Huda Al-Noumani Assistant Professor Adult Health and Critical Care College of Nursing Sultan Qaboos University	Dr. Iman Al Hashmi Assistant Professor Maternal and Child Health College of Nursing Sultan Qaboos University			3rd June 2020
	Ms. Fatma Masaud Khamis Al Riyami 88431/ 18	2018	Risk Factors and Outcomes of Surgical Site Infections After Coronary Bypass Surgery in Oman	Dr. Omar Al Rawajfah Associate Professor Adult Health and Critical Care College of Nursing Sultan Qaboos University	Dr. Sulaiman Al Sabei Assistant Professor Fundamentals and Administration College of Nursing Sultan Qaboos University			3rd June 2020
Cohort 2019
	Ms. Munira Abdullah Saleh Al-Rumhi	2019	Factors and Outcomes Associated with Door-to- Balloon Time in Patients with ST- Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Oman	Dr. Sulaiman Al Sabei Assistant Professor Fundamentals and Administration College of Nursing Sultan Qaboos University		Dr. Huda Al-Noumani Assistant Professor Adult Health and Critical Care College of Nursing Sultan Qaboos University		Ongoing
	Ms. Rehab Nasser Khalfan Al Shukri	2019	Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection and Associated Risk Factors Among Adult ICU Patients in Oman	Dr. Omar Al Rawajfah Associate Professor Adult Health and Critical Care College of Nursing Sultan Qaboos University		Dr. Laila Al-Daken Assistant Professor Fundamentals and Administration College of Nursing Sultan Qaboos University		Ongoing
	Ms. Huda Ali Rashid Al Raqaishi	2019	Stigma, Psychosocial Factors and Self-Management Behaviors among Sickle Cell Disease in Oman	Dr. Raeda Abu Al Rub Professor Fundamentals and Administration College of Nursing Sultan Qaboos University		Dr. Omar Alzaabi Assistant Professor Adult Health and Critical Care College of Nursing Sultan Qaboos University		Ongoing
	Ms. Rasha Khamis Hamdan AL Hudar	2019	Incidence and associated factors of delirium among patients admitted at ICUs in selected hospitals in Oman	Dr. Eilean Lazarus Rathinasamy Assistant Professor Adult Health and Critical Care College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University		Dr. Omar Shawkat Al-Omari Associate Professor Fundamentals and Administration College of Nursing Sultan Qaboos University		Ongoing
	Ms. Amal Khalfan Abdullah Al Sharji	2019	Depression in End Stage Renal Disease Patients on Hemodialysis in Oman	Dr. Fawwaz Alaloul Associate Professor Adult Health and Critical Care College of Nursing Sultan Qaboos University		Dr. Basma Al Yazidi Assistant Professor Maternal and Child Health College of Nursing Sultan Qaboos University		Ongoing

Ms. Rehab Nasser Khalfan Al Shukri

Ms. Huda Ali Rashid Al Raqaishi

Ms. Rasha Khamis Hamdan AL Hudar

Ms. Amal Khalfan Abdullah Al Sharji