Academic Infrastructure

PROGRAM SPECIFICATION

Admissions/Management Information

Title of the program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Vietnamese Nursing Framework level

Bachelor (Level 6)

The following information is provided to students admitted to the training program:

Awarding institution

Teaching place

Tra Vinh University

Tra Vinh University

School

School of Medicine and Pharmacy

Name of degree awarded

Bachelor Science of Nursing

Programme code

7720201

Admissions criteria

– Method 1: Considering the results of the National High School Examination, which is the plus point of 03 subjects according to the combination of examination subject reaching the minimum quality assurance threshold for university entrance as prescribed by the Ministry of Education and Training (Ground score, usually the total score of 3 subjects in the exam is >=15)

– Method 2: Considering the average score of the subjects in the 12th grade year of the selection subject combination. The minimum score threshold is 6.0 or higher for undergraduate majors.

– Method 3: Direct recruitment of students who won prizes in national and international competitions for excellent students

– Examination subject combinations:

      +B00: Maths – Chemistry – Biology

      +D08: Maths – Biology – English

Length and status of the program(s) and mode(s) of study

Program

Length (years)

Status (full-time/part-time)

Start dates/months (if applicable – for program

Mode

Bachelor Science of Nursing

4,0 years

Full-time

September

Face-to-face, campus-based

Language(s) of study

Vietnamese

Language(s) of assessment

Vietnamese

2. Program accredited by profession, law or regulation

According to the provisions of the Education Law

3.  Programme leader

Ms.Huynh Thi Hong Thu , Mr. Nguyen Van Trung

4.  Job profiles

Graduates can take up the following positions:

– Teaching staff, research staff of universities, colleges, professional secondary schools, research institutions ;         

– Public and private health facilities;  

– Self-organizing health care at home ;         

– Medical institutions (schools, factories,…);         

– Elderly care facilities in Vietnam and the world         

5.  Purpose and learning outcomes of the programmes

5 a.  Educational philosophy and teaching/learning strategy

Educational philosophy of Tra Vinh University and the program

The University has an educational philosophy: ““Based on the practical, ethical and responsible training competencies, learners will develop into better individuals to serve a better society “

The educational philosophy of the program is “Developing a Competency-Based Education with Student-Centered Teaching, Applying Evidence for Patient-Centered Care”

5b.  Programme objectives

PO 1

Apply evidence-based practice to deliver health care for individual, family and community and become a qualified human resource for the health sector of Vietnam

PO 2

Develop nursing profession according to ethics and creativity that are suitable for the working environment

PO 3

Enhance the capacity of lifelong self-study and research for personal development and nursing profession

PO4

Develop international capacities to connect the Vietnamese nursing industry with the rest of the world 

5c.  Expected learning outcomes of the programme

ELO 1

Apply the knowledge of natural and social sciences to health care

ELO 2

Analyze health problems and make care decisions that meet the needs of individual, family and community

ELO 3

Evaluate the quality of health care and management services for patients and people

ELO 4

Design a holistic care model in the direction of patient-centered care

ELO 5

Apply analytical and critical thinking to solve career-related problems in social contexts

ELO 6

Work independently and lead the care team to achieve the purpose of health care

ELO 7

Develop cross-cultural communication skills through the multimedia tool use to deliver healthcare and increase the international integration

ELO 8

Deliver patient care according to the nursing process and relied upon the medical evidence to ensure safety

ELO 9

Develop health counseling skills to serve individual, family and community

ELO 10

Utilize information technology and modern equipment in care practice and scientific research

ELO 11

Adhere to the law, professional working style, medical ethic maintenance and a sense of social responsibility

ELO 12

Demonstrate entrepreneurial motivation and lifelong learning

5.d. Other program information

i) Learning about

The program aims to equip students with the skills to work in the nursing industry to meet the requirements of the domestic and foreign labor market.

ii) Organization to participate in training

The program provides learning opportunities for all students regardless of ethnicity, gender, or disability status.

6. Reference points and program regulations

iii) Internationalization

The program aims to equip students with the skills to work in the nursing industry to meet the requirements of the domestic and foreign labor market, compatible with regional and international standards.

The program has students from the ASEAN region participating in the study. Students have the opportunity to participate in international academic exchange activities with parnerships in countries over the world. Besides, the University has international exchange activities to create a multicultural communication environment.

iv) The potential students

The program provides learning opportunities for all learners regardless of ethnicity, gender, or disability

7. Program structure and requirements including levels, courses, credits, etc.

7.a. Program Structure

No

Code

Course name

Credits

Total

Theory

Practice

SEMESTER I

1

Physical Education 1*

1*

1*

2

Defense and security education

165 periods

3

180000

Basic principles of Marxism – Leninism

5

5

0

4

410291

Professional English

3

2

1

5

220072

Applied Infomatics

3

1

2

6

650062

Chemistry

2

2

0

7

650002

Biology and Genetics

2

2

0

8

450015

General law

2

1

1

Total

17

13

4

SEMESTER II

9

Physical Education 2*

1*

1*

10

180001

Ho Chi Minh Thought

2

2

0

11

650058

Professional English

4

2

2

12

650058

Probability – Medical Statistics

2

1

1

13

650519

Physics and Biophysics

2

2

0

14

650558

Biochemistry

2

1

1

15

650073

Anatomy –  Embryology 

3

2

1

16

650071

Physiologic

2

1

1

17

650493

Microbiology and Parasitology & Lab

3

2

1

18

650562

Infection Control and Health Care

2

1

1

Total

22

14

8

SEMESTER  III

19

Physical Education 3*

1*

0

1*

20

180004

The Revolutionary Way of the Vietnamese Communist Party

3

3

0

21

410293

Professional English

3

2

1

22

650547

Pathophysiology – Immunology

2

2

0

23

650181

Pharmacological

2

2

0

24

650560

Medical Psychology – Professional Ethics

2

2

0

25

650648

Communication and Health Education

2

1

1

26

650306

Fundamental nursing skill 1 & Lab

4

2

2

27

650307

Fundamental nursing skill 2 & Lab

4

2

2

28

650123

Nutrition and Nursing Care

2

1

1

Total

24

17

7

SEMESTER  IV

29

650349

Professional English

3

2

1

30

650637

Medical Nursing Care 1: Adult

2

2

0

31

650638

Nursing Practice 1: Adult with medical conditions

2

0

2

32

650639

Surgical Nursing Care 1: Adult

2

2

0

33

650640

Nursing Practice 1: Adult with surgical conditions

2

0

2

34

650641

Pediatric Nursing Care

2

2

0

35

650642

Nursing Practice: Pediatrics

2

0

2

36

650643

Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing     

2

2

0

37

650644

Nursing Practice: Obstetrics and Gynecology

2

0

2

Total

19

10

9

SEMESTER V

38

650458

Health System and Management

2

2

0

39

650072

Environmental health – Improving human health and behavior

2

1

1

40

650085

Nursing management and Leadership

2

1

1

41

650584

Communicable diseases and Nursing Care

1

1

0

42

650585

Nursing Practice: Communicable disease Patients

2

0

2

43

650645

Community health car

1

1

0

44

650646

Community Health Practice   

1

0

1

45

650590

Psychological Disorders and Mental Health Care

1

1

0

46

650591

Nursing Practice: Psychiatrics and Mental Health

1

0

1

47

650588

Geriatric Nursing Care

1

1

0

48

650589

Nursing Practice: Geriatrics  

2

0

2

Total

16

8

8

SEMESTER VI

Compulsory course

5

3

2

49

650495

Epidemiology – Scientific research

3

2

1

50

650496

Nursing Research and Application

2

1

1

Elective courses: choose 2 out of 4 topics

10

4

6

51

650649

Topic: Nursing Care in Dermatological and Tuberculosis Patient 

2

2

0

52

650650

Nursing Care practice in Dermatological and Tuberculosis Patient

3

0

3

53

650651

Topic: Nursing care in otolaryngology and ondonto-stomatology

2

2

0

54

650652

Nursing care in otolaryngology and ondonto-stomatology: practicum

3

0

3

55

650592

Topic: Non-communicable disease and Palliative Care

2

2

0

56

650593

Non-communicable disease and Palliative Care: practicum

3

0

3

57

650594

Topic: Children’s Critical Care

2

2

0

58

650595

Children’s Critical Care: practicum

3

0

3

Total

15

7

8

SEMESTER VII

59

650349

Professional English for Nursing

2

1

1

60

650580

Medical Nursing Care 2: Adult

1

1

0

61

650581

Nursing Practice 2: Adult with medical conditions

2

0

2

62

650582

Surgical Nursing Care 2: Adult

1

1

0

63

650583

Nursing Practice 2: Adult with surgical conditions

2

0

2

64

650653

Traditional Medicine and Physical therapy

2

2

0

65

650654

Nursing Practice: Traditional Medicine and physical therapy  

2

0

2

66

650586

Critical Care and Emergency

1

1

0

67

650587

Nursing Practice in Critical Care and Emergency

2

0

2

Total

15

6

9

SEMESTER  VIII

68

650596

Final internship

3

0

3

69

000004

Graduation thesis  

7

0

7

Total

10

10

7.b. Elective course list

650649

Topic: Nursing Care in Dermatological and Tuberculosis Patient 

2

2

0

650650

Nursing Care practice in Dermatological and Tuberculosis Patient

3

0

3

650651

Topic: Nursing care in otolaryngology and ondonto stomatology

2

2

0

650652

Nursing care in otolaryngology and ondonto stomatology: practicum

3

0

3

650592

Topic: Non-communicable disease and Palliative Care

2

2

0

650593

Non-communicable disease and Palliative Care: practicum

3

0

3

650594

Topic: Children’s Critical Care

2

2

0

650595

Children’s Critical Care: practicum

3

0

3

7.c. Program evaluation design

i) Contact the lecturer

The Bachelor Science of Nursing program is designed with 138 credits, 75 theory, 56 practice. Theoretically, besides having lessons in classroom, students also self-study and self-research through channels such as e-learning, homework, group discussions, presentation and etc. Regarding practice, beside practicing at the labs, nursing lab, simulation room under the direct guidance from teachers, the program was designed clinical internship at hospitals from level III to level I inside and outside the province; practice of public health care at the district health center so that students have the opportunity to apply theory into clinical practice through learning. In addition, students also learn by project.

ii) Students’ self-study and research

Regarding E-learning online resources, students can take the initiative in their study time and study anytime, anywhere. There is an online learning exchange environment, with direct supervision and feedback from lecturers. In addition, students can actively search for documents, self-study and research at the University’s Learning Resource Center.

Modules that including  practice nursing skills, clinical practice at pre-clinical room, simulation room, nursing practice room, the hospital level III to level I in and outside the province , practicing Community health centers at district health centers with the supervision and teaching of experienced clinical instructors provide students with the opportunity to improve their professional competence, communication skills and experience in health care settings.

iii) Final Evaluation

Types of assessment: rubric, project, seminar, mid-term assessment (1st process test, short answer questions, report on results). End-of-term assessment (multiple-choice exam, essay test, oral exam, practice exam of nursing skills , OSPE, OSCE, mini-CEX, long case, seminar report, essay)

8.  Contribution of casual teaching staff and/or staff external to the University

The Bachelor Science of Nursing of Tra Vinh University engages the participation of experts from hospitals and professional associations and health science training universities in Vietnam.  Experts from many different units, such as Tra Vinh province (Tra Vinh General Hospital ,  Pediatrics Hospital, Hospital of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Traditional Medicine Hospital, Cang Long District Medical Center, General Hospital of Tieu Can area; outside Tra Vinh province (Ben Tre Psychiatric Hospital, Nguyen Dinh Chieu Hospital, Tien Giang Central General Hospital) and the Vietnam Nursing Teachers Association.

Based on the needs of the training program, the School of Medicine – Pharmacy has effectively implemented the combined training model of School – Hospital; The lecturers involved in teaching theory and clinical practice in the Bachelor of Nursing program come from hospitals and universities, all of whom have clinical teaching experience and have practice certificates at medical facilities across the country more than 3 years. Annually, the School of Medicine and Pharmacy regularly opens classes to update medical knowledge continuously and organizes training courses on clinical teaching methods for clinical instructors. They actively teach and evaluate student learning outcomes based on regulations such as grades, rubrics, products,…

9. Learning through experience

9.a. The program requires students to learn through experience at medical facilities

The program provides learning opportunities through clinical internships in medical facilities under the guidance of experienced clinical educators with good ethics and dedication to the profession. The course has 12 compulsory specialized subjects and 2 groups of elective subjects, clinical practice at general and specialized hospitals inside and outside the province, district health centers (practice of public health care) and professional practice.

9.b. Supporting students in experiential learning

Practical clinical learning through practice of comprehensive patient care, effective team collaboration in interdisciplinary to achieve goals set out in medical facilities is required. Students must complete these modules in order to study further modules

9c. Brief details on the nature of work-based learning

1. Pre-clinical practice (basic nursing, communication – health education in nursing practice, infection control ) , simulation practice

2. Professional clinical practice

3.  Final internship: Graduation internship

9.d. Who will be responsible for sourcing and placement?

The School is in charge of establishing relationships with medical facilities inside and outside the province, to establish and cooperate with medical facilities in the training process. The School has a study plan for students in medical facilities and sends it to students before entering the internship semester. Based on a network of more than 40 hospitals from level III to level I, Departments of Health and Universities and Colleges providing training in Health Sciences in  and outside the province. In particular, students have the opportunity to choose and experience learning clinical internships and summer semester experiences through cooperation and student exchange programs studying in Japan, Taiwan and Philippines according to the needs of students. The team of full-time teaching faculty, community internships and clinical internships are considered based on the standards prescribed by the Training Industry, all have certificates, have clinical teaching methods, most of them on 3 years of experience and passion for the profession.  The department selects the clinical unit at the medical facilities in accordance with the internship content and practice facility conditions as prescribed by the Ministry of Health. Every day, students must report activities at the medical facility to the clinical instructor; Every week, clinical instructors must report progress and activities at the medical facility to the department, the Department reports the learning progress to the School in weekly and monthly faculty meetings. At the end of the clinical internship module, the student submits a complete report on the subject content and presents the results to the panel.

9.e. What is work-based learning time?

Duration of learning through clinical practice in a medical facility is at least 3 months per module

9.f. How will work-based learning be assessed?

In addition to becoming an intern at clinical departments in medical institutions, students must also undertake practical topics given by professionals at the medical facility. The outcome of these modules is the involvement of the facility instructor, the instructor and the 3-member panel. The score is the average of over 5 points, according to the components: Score of internship in medical facility , score of work with instructor, product score and topic report

10. Students participate in program development

How are current and/or alumni involved in the development of this proposal/program?

Students are allowed to contribute ideas for program improvement through surveys and regular and ad hoc meetings of the Department with students. Student feedback on the quality of the instructors’ teaching in each subject is collected through face-to-face or online assessments at the end of each course. Feedback on teaching methods is provided through an annual survey and exit survey.

11. Change the program

ii) Transfer to the program will be? (please select Y/N)

Y- Yes

ii) Moving out of the program will be? (please select Y/N)

N- No

12. Quality and standards

The school has a framework in place to ensure that the standards of its programs are maintained and that the quality of the learning experience is enhanced.

Quality assurance and enhancement processes include:

– The academic supervisor of the program of training in the departments of the Council of Science and Education , including student representatives

– The monitoring program of the external examiners, who ensure that standards at Tra Vinh University is equivalent to other programs in the industry

– Managing monitoring and annual periodic assessment of programs and acquiring feedback from the faculty and students through the National Student Survey.

13.  Date on which this programme specification was written or revised

May 19, 2021

14.  Matrix showing how the programme learning outcomes are achieved through the courses