Master of Science in Nursing program (Adult Acute Care Clinical Specialty)
  • Overview
  • Study Plan
  • Admission Requirements
  • English Proficiency
  • Selection Criteria
  • Lists of Previous Thesis

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:

  • 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

  1.  

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

 

 

27th May 2018

  1.  

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

27th May 2018

  1.  

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

 

27th May 2018

  1.  

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

27th May 2018

  1.  

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

 

27th May 2018

Cohort 2017

  1.  

 

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

 

 

 

12th June  2019

  1.  

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

 

 

12th June  2019

Cohort 2018

  1.  

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

  1.  

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

  1.  

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

  1.  

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

  1.  

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

  1.  

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

  1.  

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