Brief History

To meet the need for nurses in the healthcare sector, the Associate Degree in Nursing program was established in 1974 to help address the national manpower shortage. The Department of Nursing was a constituent department of the College of Health Sciences from 1974 to 2002.  Initially, it was only for females and started with a School Nurse Specialization. The program was converted to General Nursing in 1979. The department began to accept male students in 2001. The Bachelor's Degree was established in 1982 at Kuwait University.

Additionally, in June 2001, the Kuwait University Council issued a decree transferring the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program from the university to the College of Health Sciences. PAAET issued a decree in November 2002 establishing the College of Nursing as the fifth college in the Authority. The first intake to the Bachelor's program within the College of Nursing began in February 2003. Enrollment in the post-Basic option was established in September 2002.

The School Health Nursing Option was started in September 2014 to provide schools with competent and caring specialist school nurses.  This comprehensive nursing education program option prepares school nurses to function efficiently and effectively as part of the educational and healthcare team, providing care and services to pupils throughout the academic year, regardless of their physical, emotional, or psychological status. In addition, children with special needs or chronic conditions are seen in increasing numbers in the schools.  This population can present with physical disabilities, mental disabilities, and /or chronic illnesses that may require medical and technological support. Children with special needs may require frequent emergency care interventions. This program option is offered on a full-time basis and builds on the Bachelor of Science in nursing program.

About the College

The College of Nursing, as an academic institution, utilizes all possible teaching and learning strategies, resources, and faculty knowledge and expertise to guide students as active learners, preparing them to become technical nurses, professional nurses, and clinical nurse specialists.

To fulfill its mission, the College of Nursing offers high-quality nursing education in accordance with established standards. The training helps students become professional nurses with innovative medical skills, who can adapt to the challenges of societal needs and the diverse, changing healthcare system.

The College of Nursing guides students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to practice professional nursing through a combination of classroom and clinical learning experiences. Its curricula are designed to meet social needs, offering unique and diverse academic and professional backgrounds in accordance with national and International standards. 

Nursing is a dynamic field within changing healthcare systems that is influenced by international and economic forces, technological advances, scientific research, and public needs. Therefore, the College of Nursing, through strategic partnerships, collaborates and coordinates with local and international healthcare facilities in teaching, research, scholarships, nursing practice, and community services.

CON applies a conceptual model derived from the nursing theories of Betty Neuman, Dorothea Orem, and Madeleine Leininger. The model emphasizes self-care that is congruent with the client's cultural background in addressing internal and external stressors.

CON is located on a spacious campus in Shuwaikh near Al Sabah Health Region. It has a multicultural workforce, and the language of instruction is English. The College of Nursing admits both male and female students. The purpose of the College Catalogue is to provide the readers with the necessary information about the college, its programs and academic regulations.