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College of Nursing · Community Services

We Care.In our community.

At SQU’s College of Nursing, We Care extends beyond the classroom. Our students and faculty share practical health knowledge, teach first-aid skills and work with community partners—with respect for every person and their needs.

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The values behind our service

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WellbeingPut people’s health and everyday needs first.
ExcellenceShare clear, evidence-informed health education.
CommitmentGive time and skills to community priorities.
AccountabilityPlan responsibly and report what we do.
RespectValue each person’s dignity, culture and voice.
EmpathyListen carefully and respond with understanding.

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Community initiatives

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We Care · Sustainable development

Our care. Our contribution.

Health education, community action and collaboration contribute to a more sustainable future.

Activities

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87 activities
Healthy Village activity. Children’s faces are blurred.
Health awareness2025

14 and 18 December 2025 · Samail and ICEM

Healthy Village

Health education sessions covered first aid, smoking and addiction prevention, breast cancer awareness and emergency response for school and college students.

Community and Mental Health Department

Read activity report : Healthy Village (PDF, opens a new tab)
Nursing Leadership Forum activity.
Teaching & professional development2025

27 May 2025 · College of Nursing

Nursing Leadership Forum

Nursing professionals, educators and leadership specialists joined panels and group discussions about leadership, advocacy and professional development.

Nursing Fundamentals and Administration Department

Read activity report : Nursing Leadership Forum (PDF, opens a new tab)
Photograph of the speaker and presentation screen at the participatory research methods workshop.
Research & innovation2025

20 May 2025 · College of Nursing

Participatory Research Methods with Adolescents: Conceptualising Sexual and Reproductive Health

Dr. Areej Othman explored participatory research with adolescents, including concept mapping and approaches to understanding young people’s health priorities.

Office of the Assistant Dean for Training and Community Services

Read activity report : Participatory Research Methods with Adolescents: Conceptualising Sexual and Reproductive Health (PDF, opens a new tab)
Entrepreneurship in the Healthcare Sector Forum: Empowering Innovation and Collaboration in Health activity.
Research & innovation2025

23 April 2025 · SQU Conference Hall

Entrepreneurship in the Healthcare Sector Forum: Empowering Innovation and Collaboration in Health

A forum explored healthcare entrepreneurship through expert talks, student ventures, national initiatives and discussion of innovation and ethics.

Nursing Fundamentals and Administration Department

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Engaging Students through Active Learning: Principles, Strategies, and Practical Applications activity.
Teaching & professional development2025

4 March 2025 · College of Nursing

Engaging Students through Active Learning: Principles, Strategies, and Practical Applications

Part-time lecturers tried active learning techniques through interactive polls, learning stations, scenarios and group reflection.

Office of the Assistant Dean for Training and Community Services

Read activity report : Engaging Students through Active Learning: Principles, Strategies, and Practical Applications (PDF, opens a new tab)
Student Retreat activity.
Student engagement2024

3 December 2024 · College of Nursing

Student Retreat

Students and faculty explored the five ACEN standards through presentations, discussions and activities about nursing education and programme quality.

Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation Unit

Read activity report : Student Retreat (PDF, opens a new tab)
Fire Awareness Workshop activity.
First aid & safety2024

24 November 2024 · College of Nursing

Fire Awareness Workshop

Participants explored fire hazards, prevention and extinguisher use, followed by a practical demonstration with the Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance.

Office of the Assistant Dean for Training and Community Services

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AI in Research activity.
Research & innovation2024

6 November 2024 · College of Nursing

AI in Research

A workshop introduced AI applications for literature review and data analysis, alongside discussion of research ethics, bias and privacy.

Office of the Assistant Dean for Training and Community Services

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Duke Summer Exchange Programme activity.
International engagement2024

1–19 August 2024 · Duke University, Durham, USA

Duke Summer Exchange Programme

Nursing students explored global health through teaching sessions, community visits, cultural activities and discussions with international peers.

Office of the Assistant Dean for Training and Community Services

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Ejada Workshop activity.
Teaching & professional development2024

21 May 2024 · College of Nursing

Ejada Workshop

Faculty explored the Ejada performance appraisal system, its principles and practical approaches to setting measurable work objectives.

Office of the Assistant Dean for Training and Community Services

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Sustainability & SDGs

Caring for a sustainable future.

We strive to advance sustainable development through health education, community service and meaningful partnerships. By bringing nursing knowledge into everyday life, we support healthier communities, shared learning and collective action.

SDG 4: Quality Education

Quality Education

Sharing knowledge and practical skills with people of different ages.

Our activities

  • Rescue Fleet

    Interactive learning about nutrition, infection prevention, first aid and oral health.

  • Super Health

    Hands-on health-learning activities for children aged 8–14.

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SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Partnerships for the Goals

Working together across health, education and community organisations.

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About SDG 17

Partnerships

Working together. Caring together.

Our partners bring local knowledge, clinical experience and academic expertise to shared work in health, learning and community service.

International university partnerships

  • Duke University

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  • University of Jordan

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  • Villanova University

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  • University of Parma

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Wider academic collaborations

  • Kennesaw State University

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  • King’s College London

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  • University of Edinburgh

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  • Chinese University of Hong Kong

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  • Fudan University

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  • Tikrit University

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  • University of Aden

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  • American University of Beirut

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Community and healthcare partners

  • Nizwa Healthy City

    Diabetes awareness and community engagement

  • Directorate General of Health Services, Al Dakhliyah

    Diabetes Wellness Day

  • Nizwa Hospital

    Diabetes Wellness Day

  • Nizwa Polyclinic

    Diabetes Wellness Day

  • Birkat Al Mouz Health Center

    Diabetes Wellness Day

  • Bahla Dialysis Center

    Diabetes Wellness Day

  • Al Basma Health Polyclinic

    Diabetes Wellness Day

  • Oman Cancer Association

    Breast cancer awareness and mammography

  • National Committee for Drug and Psychoactive Substance Prevention

    National Forum on Mental Health

  • Royal Oman Police — General Directorate for Combating Drugs and Psychotropic Substances

    National Forum on Mental Health

  • Positive Vision Association

    National Forum on Mental Health

  • Youth Psychology

    Nursing Week (Zimam)

  • Sultan Qaboos University Hospital

    Nursing Week (Zimam)

  • Sigma Theta Tau International — Alpha Beta Delta Chapter

    Health awareness and professional education

  • AFMS

    Oman

  • Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB)

    Oman

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Forms

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Reports

Our work through the years.

Explore the College of Nursing’s annual community service reports.

2025Annual ReportOpen PDF ↗2024Community Service ReportOpen PDF ↗2023Community Service ReportOpen PDF ↗2022Community Service ReportOpen PDF ↗2021Community Service ReportOpen PDF ↗2020Community Service ReportOpen PDF ↗2019Community Service ReportOpen PDF ↗2018Community Service ReportOpen PDF ↗2017Community Service ReportOpen PDF ↗

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Office of the Assistant Dean for Training and Community Service
College of Nursing · Sultan Qaboos University

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