B.Sc. Nursing Programme

The mission of the University is to provide quality educational experiences that transform the lives of individual for worthy service. The Institute of Healthcare Professionals (IHP) mission is to develop  and  maintain  high  quality,  professional,  career-oriented  undergraduate  degree programs in the context of a liberal education as well as nurturing intellectual growth and character  development  in  all  students.  Within  the  above  context,  the  mission  of  the Bachelor of Science Degree in  Nursing  Program  can  be  shown  to  be  consistent  with  the  mission  of University of the Atlantic Cote D’Ivoire -UACI  and  the  Institute  of  Healthcare  Professionals.  The  Program strives  to  educate  individuals  as  nurses  who  will  be  able  to  function  effectively in  the region, nationally and globally in the following roles:

 

   Direct Provider of patience care in rural and urban setting within acute, chronic, extended  care  and  community-based  facilities  using  the  nursing  process  to  aid clients, families and communities with a variety of health problems, who are at any point along the wellness-illness continuum.

   Manager of patient care within structure health care settings and in communities, serving as liaison between clients and other health care providers.

   Member   within   the   discipline   of   nursing   demonstrating   accountability   for professional registered nursing practice within the profession’s ethical and legal framework.