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The College of Nursing (CON), as an academic institution, utilizes all possible teaching and learning strategies, resources, and faculty knowledge and expertise to guide students as active learners in 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.
The College of Nursing, Kuwait, is committed to delivering exemplary, evidence-based nursing education and research that align with national priorities and international standards. By fostering a culture of innovation, the College promotes student-centered learning, clinical excellence, continuous professional development, and the integration of modern technologies, including simulation and artificial intelligence. By emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion, college prepares graduates to serve diverse communities with compassion and cultural sensitivity, while cultivating critical thinking, ethical practice, and leadership. Through interprofessional collaboration, rigorous research, scholarly activities, and meaningful community engagement, the college advances nursing science, strengthens professional identity, and contributes to the transformation of Kuwait’s healthcare system. In doing so, it supports sustainable healthcare development and ensures alignment with evolving global health trends and policy priorities.
The College of Nursing in Kuwait aspires to establish itself as a preeminent center of excellence in nursing education, research, clinical practice, and community engagement. It seeks to gain recognition both nationally and internationally for developing future nursing leaders who are clinically proficient, culturally competent, ethically grounded, and technologically adept. Through this commitment, the College makes a meaningful contribution to improved health outcomes in Kuwait, the Gulf region, and the global community, while upholding a strong dedication to health equity and sustainable development.
The Associate Nursing Degree program and Baccalaureate Nursing Degree program at Public Authority for Applied Education and Training at the College of Nursing, Shuwaikh campus are in accordance with ACEN records accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) in April 2021.
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, USA
Phone: (404) 975-5000
Website: www.acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Nursing Degree program is the initial accreditation effective since April 19, 2018.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Baccalaureate Nursing Degree program is the initial accreditation effective since April 19, 2018.
These academic programs are designed to contribute to meeting the healthcare sector’s demand for highly qualified national nursing cadres, prepared in accordance with the highest international standards of nursing education, and capable of serving across all areas of healthcare delivery in the country.
In pursuit of sustained academic excellence, the College is committed to the continuous development of its curricula and pedagogical methods, as well as the integration of advanced technologies, including e-learning platforms, digital communication networks, and modern instructional tools. The launch of the College’s new website is an extension of this commitment, providing a platform that enhances effective engagement with students, faculty, and alumni, while also strengthening links with the labor market and peer institutions at the regional and global levels.
We pray to Almighty God to grant us success in fulfilling our mission and aspirations in serving our beloved homeland, the State of Kuwait.
