1. Morality and ethics

PLO 1.1 Have morals and ethics in living based on the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy.

PLO 1.2 Have discipline, be a good role model for others, understand and value oneself, others, societies, art and culture, and nature.

PLO 1.3 Be honest, discipline, and punctual.

PLO 1.4 Respect for values, human dignity, and human rights of clients.

PLO 1.5 Respect for copyright and intellectual property.

2. Knowledge

PLO 2.1 Have knowledge and understand the basic principles and theories.

PLO 2.2 Be able to apply knowledge from theories into practices.

PLO 2.3 Have knowledge and understand the essentials of professional science and related sciences for application in nursing.

PLO 2.4 Have knowledge and holistically understand the essentials of the nursing process in various contexts.

PLO 2.5 Have knowledge and understand the research process and its applications to solve nursing problems.

PLO 2.6 Have knowledge and understand management process and organizational management.

3. Cognitive skills

PLO 3.1 Have skills in knowledge acquisition and application for continuous self-development.

PLO 3.2 Have holistic thinking skills to solve problems effectively and in accordance with the situation.

PLO 3.3 Have awareness and understanding of the potential and what needs to be developed for oneself and others in various contexts.

PLO 3.4 Analyze and organize data system, and provide reasoning based on empirical data from a variety of data sources and with creativity.

PLO 3.5 Use the scientific process, research process, or creatively select innovations suitable for problem-solving in different situations and contexts.

4. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibilities

PLO 4.1 Be public-minded, have responsibilities, and be realized in citizenship valuable to society and Thai-ness.

PLO 4.2 Have leadership and can be team-working.

PLO 4.3 Adapt and interact constructively with diverse people in various social and cultural roles..

PLO 4.4 Possess leadership and can work as a team in various situations.

PLO 4.5 Be responsible for self-development and professional organizations.

5. Skills in numerical analysis, communication, and use of information technology

PLO 5.1 Be able to literally use numerical data and information technology.

PLO 5.2 Be able to use language for effective communication.

PLO 5.3 Apply basic principles of mathematics, economics, and biological statistics in everyday life in nursing service.

PLO 5.4 Be able to search for information from a variety of sources and transmit it to others.

PLO 5.5 Be able to use Thai language for appropriate communication in different situations.

PLO 5.6 Communicate in basic English, read academic articles and nursing English textbook.

6. Professional practice skills

PLO 6.1 Perform nursing practice by applying science and art of nursing, by applying the nursing process, empirical evidence, and local wisdom in nursing care for individuals, families, and communities.

PLO 6.2 Practice holistic nursing for health promotion, disease prevention, care, treatment and rehabilitation in all health conditions and all ages, including operating midwifery at all levels of health facilities according to scopes of the law and the Nursing and Midwifery Profession Act.

PLO 6.3 Practice nursing with service-mind and respect for humanity of the culturally diverse clients.

PLO 6.4 Practice nursing with equality, be virtuous and have ethical courage within the scope of the law and professional ethics.

PLO 6.5 Work as a nursing team.

Yearly learning outcomes [YLO]

Students are expected to demonstrate competencies corresponding to the anticipated learning outcomes at the end of each academic year, as follows:

1st Year.

1.1 Behave with honesty, integrity, and demonstrate responsibility towards assigned tasks and duties.

1.2 Communicate through listening, speaking, writing, gestures, and various media with politeness, appropriateness, and relevance.

1.3 Possess self-awareness of personal values and maintain a positive attitude towards the nursing profession.

1.4 Be aware of the cultural roots and have a deep understanding and appreciation for one's heritage.

1.5 Possess knowledge in the basic sciences of the nursing profession and related disciplines.

1.6 Have basic knowledge of the English language and can communicate in English in daily life.

1.7 Ethically use technology and information for learning, research, and presentation.

1.8 Demonstrate innovative thinking in assigned work.

1.9 Demonstrate self-responsibility and personal development in learning.

1.10 Collaborate effectively with team members and exhibit leadership in assigned group tasks.

2nd Year

2.1 Apply fundamental nursing science and specific knowledge in basic nursing to plan health promotion and disease prevention at the individual, group, and family levels, tailored to the context of the target area.

2.2 Possess knowledge and understanding of occupational health nursing.

2.3 Perform holistic basic nursing practices with a focus on the safety of both service recipients and providers.

2.4 Build rapport with service recipients, actively listen to patients and families.

2.5 Communicate health information effectively, considering the context of the patient's family and community.

2.6 Apply research findings in learning.

2.7 Apply research processes to address health problems in the adolescent population.

2.8 Demonstrate understanding and empathy towards service recipients.

2.9 Exercise caution when discussing confidential patient information during work to prevent unauthorized individuals from gaining access.

2.10 Communicate in Thai academically and communicate in medical English appropriately.

2.11 Demonstrate leadership qualities in collaborative learning with others.

2.12 Reflect on personal learning experiences and plan for continuous improvement.

3rd Year

3.1 Apply knowledge and understanding of specialized nursing sciences in the fields of maternal-child nursing, pediatric nursing, adult nursing, elderly nursing, mental health nursing, and occupational health nursing. Plan holistic nursing care to promote, prevent, treat, and rehabilitate individuals, groups, and families, considering the context of patients, families, and society.

3.2 Practice nursing and midwifery to provide comprehensive health care within the legal, ethical, and professional boundaries of nursing and midwifery. Consider cultural differences, safety, reasonability, and evidence-based practices, a community-based approach.

3.3 Provide guidance and counseling on health care to service recipients and their families.

3.4 Plan and collaborate in the production of nursing innovations/inventions for healthcare.

3.5 Apply research findings in planning patient care.

3.6 Utilize research processes to address health problems of clients.

3.7 Maintain professional relationships with service recipients, colleagues, and the community with respect for human dignity and individual human rights.

3.8 Demonstrate creativity in tasks assigned.

4th Year

4.1 Apply knowledge and understanding of community nursing sciences to plan comprehensive healthcare strategies that promote, prevent, treat, and rehabilitate at the community level.

4.2 Perform essential medical procedures as necessary, adhering to healthcare standards and regulations outlined by the Ministry of Public Health for healthcare professionals, as stipulated in the Medical Profession Act of 2539.

4.3 Utilize medical evidence for preliminary disease diagnosis, provide nursing care for accidents and emergencies, and plan treatment within the legal, ethical, and professional boundaries of nursing and midwifery.

4.4 Develop, innovate, and present inventions for healthcare independently.

4.5 Collaborate in initiatives to assist those in need of health services comprehensively.

4.6 Communicate and disseminate information to the community and society using appropriate methods, channels, information technology, and suitable media.

4.7 Conduct academic research, select and analyze quantitative data preliminarily.

4.8 Articulate academic reasoning for nursing practices or personal behaviors.

4.9 Use English medical terminology effectively.

4.10 Coordinate with the healthcare team efficiently to care for clients.

4.11 Participate in consultations, patient visits, or user engagement within the practice setting.

4.12 Express diverse opinions, contribute, and be beneficial.

4.13 Manage nursing operations in patient wards in roles such as team member, team leader, or team in charge.

4.14 Apply knowledge to function as an entrepreneur in nursing management.

Study plan

English for Communication

Arts and Creativity

Thai Language Skills for Communication

Exercise for Quality of Life

Contemplative Education for Self Development

Basic Human Anatomy

Basic Human Anatomy Laboratory

Microbiology and Parasitology

Physics for Nursing

Psychology for Nursing

Collegiate English

Marine Travel Medicine

Systems Thinking and Problem Analysis

Economics of Everyday Life

Information Skills in Knowledge-based Society

Human Physiology for Nursing

Biochemistry for Health Science

Basic Concepts in Nursing

English Writing for Communication

Natural Disasters

Nursing Administration I

Pathophysiology for Nursing

Principle of Pharmacology

Community Nursing I

Fundamental Nursing I

Practicum of Community Nursing I

Nursing Theory

Gerontological Nursing

Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing I

Law, Ethics and Professional Nursing I

Nursing Care for Well Children and Adolescents

Nutrition for Nurses

Fundamental Nursing II

Practicum of Nursing Care for Healthy Children and Adolescents

Elective

Elective

Practicum of Fundamental Nursing

Aesthetic Relationship for Nursing

Maternity Nursing and Midwifery I

Adult Nursing I

Adult Nursing II

Nursing Research and Inquiry

Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing II

Nursing Care for Children and Adolescents in Health Deviation

Practicum of Gerontological Nursing

Practicum of Nursing Care for Children and Adolescents in Health Deviation

Maternity Nursing and Midwifery II

Adult Nursing III

Law, Ethics and Professional Nursing II

Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing III

Practicum of Maternity Nursing and Midwifery I

Practicum of Adult Nursing I

Community Nursing II

Community Nursing III

Nursing Administration II

Practicum of Maternity Nursing and Midwifery II

Practicum of Adult Nursing II

Practicum of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing I

Practicum of Community Nursing II

Practicum of Community Nursing III

Practicum of Nursing Administration

Practicum of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing II

Elective

Qualifications of Prospective Applicants

Completion of high school education or its equivalent.

Completion of vocational certificate (higher level) or its equivalent or a degree.

Additional qualifications :

1 Successful completion of high school education or its equivalent with a focus on additional mathematics and science courses.

2 Good conduct and overall physical and mental health, free from severe infectious diseases or abnormalities that could hinder education and professional practice.

Learning outcomes [LOs]

1. Morality and Ethics

(1) Have moral and ethics in everyday living based on the philosophy of sufficiency and economy.

(2) Have discipline, be a role model to others, understandable and recognize oneself, others, society, arts and cultures, and nature.

(3) Be honest, discipline, responsible and on time.

(4) Respect in value and dignity of human beings and rights of clients.

(5) Respect copy rights and intellectual property.

2. Knowledge

(1) Have knowledge and insight into core content of basic sciences for life and basic health sciences

(2) Have knowledge and insight into core content of the professional nursing science and related disciplines, and apply to nursing.

(3) Have knowledge and insight into core content of nursing process in various contexts by holistic approach.

(4) Have knowledge and understanding of research methodology and utilization to solve problems in nursing.

(5) Have knowledge and understanding of administrative processes and organizational management.

3. Intellectual Skills

(1) Be able to search for knowledge and apply to life-long self-development.

(2) Be able to organized thought to solve problems effectively and appropriately with situations.

(3) Have awareness and understand one's own potential and development.

(4) Analyze data from various sources for explanation of the reasons, and be able to critically solve problems.

(5) Use appropriated processes of sciences, research or innovation to creatively solve problems in appropriated contexts.

4. Interpersonal Relationship Skills and Responsibility

(1) Have a leadership personality and be able to perform team work.

(2) Have creative adaptation and relationship with clients and health-care service team.

(3) Responsible for self-development and development of professional organization.

5. Quantitative Analytical, Communication, and Information Technology Using Skills

(1) Appropriately apply mathematics, economics and statistics in nursing practice.

(2) Be able to use English communication effectively.

(3) Search information from various sources, and use appropriated information technology for communication.

6. Professional Practice Skills

(1) Practice nursing by application of the sciences and arts of nursing, and using nursing process, evidence-based and local wisdoms to provide nursing care for individuals, family and community.

(2) Practice nursing by using holistic approach for health promotion, disease prevention, caring, treatment and rehabilitation covering all health status and age, as well as perform midwifery practice covering all levels of health service station under adherence by the law and the Act of Nursing and Midwifery.

(3) Practice nursing with service-mind and respect clients as a hurnan beings and having cultural diversity.

(4) Practice nursing with equity, morality and ethical courage under adherence by the law and the Act of Nursing and Midwifery.

(5) Practice as a nursing team and a multidisciplinary team in a variety of situations.

Qualifications of Prospective Applicants

ompleted high school education or its equivalent.

Holds a high-level professional certificate or equivalent degree.

Additional qualifications :

1 Successful completion of high school education or its equivalent with a focus on additional mathematics and science courses.

2 Good conduct and overall physical and mental health, free from severe infectious diseases or abnormalities that could hinder education and professional practice.

3 English proficiency test results must align with the announcement from the Faculty of Nursing, Burapha University.

4 In cases not meeting criteria 1-3, decisions will be at the discretion of the faculty.

Program learning outcomes [PLO]

      PLO1 Apply nursing science, obstetrics, and related sciences in planning care to meet the health needs of service recipients in changing situations.

Sub-PLOs

1.1 Explain the key content of fundamental sciences related to nursing, including the scientific process, research, and basic statistics.

1.2 Explain the key content of nursing and midwifery sciences, including basic nursing, pediatric nursing, adult nursing, community nursing, geriatric nursing, mental health nursing, maternal and child nursing, obstetric nursing, nursing management, and crisis health situation management.

1.3 Explain and apply the process of nursing activity planning through the integration of nursing science, midwifery, and related sciences to meet the changing health needs of service recipients.

      PLO2 Develop innovations using the research and nursing innovation processes through scientific, digital technology, critical thinking, systemic thinking, and creative thinking to enhance the quality of nursing care.

Sub-PLOs

2.1 Analyze rationally, systematically, and creatively for effective decision-making.

2.2 Collaborate in designing research and developing nursing innovations using creative thinking, digital technology, systematic scientific processes, and evidence-based approaches.

      PLO3 Engage in nursing and maternity care practices by integrating nursing science, obstetrics, related sciences, evidence-based practices, and health technology. This is to address the health needs of service recipients at the individual, family, and community levels. The approach emphasizes comprehensive healthcare under the principles of quality and safety, taking cultural differences into account with a service-oriented mindset and a community-centered foundation.

Sub-PLOs

3.1 Engage in comprehensive nursing and maternity care practices by integrating nursing science, obstetrics, related sciences, and evidence-based practices to respond to societal changes at every health life stage. This also includes crisis management in health situations.

3.2 Perform nursing and maternity care while adhering to the principles of user and provider safety within the legal framework, ethical standards, and professional standards of nursing and maternity care.

3.3 Practice nursing and maternity care by applying health technology to ensure appropriate care and responsiveness to social changes.

3.4 Perform nursing and maternity care with a service-oriented mindset, considering the cultural differences of both the service provider and the service user.

3.5 Practice health care with a business-oriented approach, making decisions based on cost-effectiveness.

      PLO4 Communicate health professionally and practice nursing effectively.

Sub-PLOs

4.1 Demonstrate professional health communication skills in English, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

      PLO5 Utilize digital healthcare technologies, including numerical analysis and statistics.

Sub-PLOs

5.1 Can analyze, manage, and evaluate health-related data.

5.2 Analyze numerical and statistical data in public health care.

      PLO6 Demonstrate ethical conduct and adhere to legal principles in the practice of nursing and midwifery.

Sub-PLOs

6.1 Demonstrate honesty, integrity, discipline, and responsibility to oneself, society, and the profession.

6.2 Demonstrate a positive attitude towards the profession.

6.3 Demonstrate respect for rights, diversity, and human values.

6.4 Practice in accordance with the law and ethics in the nursing and midwifery profession.

      PLO7 Demonstrates leadership qualities and management concepts in healthcare management, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Sub-PLOs

7.1 Demonstrates leadership, the ability to work as a team, and coordinates collaboration with relevant individuals.

      PLO8 Demonstrates a commitment to seeking knowledge and adapting to societal changes.

Sub-PLOs

8.1 Continuously seeks knowledge and adjusts to keep up with changes in society, technology, and the environment in the digital era.