🚀 Future Directions of the Department
The department aims to commence and integrate a blended (digital) teaching-learning system,
strengthen and expand research collaborations with national and international organizations,
launch postgraduate programs, enhance international partnerships, and contribute to improving
nursing care services throughout Ethiopia.
🤝 Current Partnerships and Collaborations
To maintain excellent standards in academic teaching, clinical practice, and community healthcare outreach, the Department of Comprehensive Nursing works smoothly with:
- Nearby Public Hospitals
- Federal Ministry of Health
- Ethiopian Nursing Association
- Federal Ministry of Education
- Education and Training Authority
🌟 Strengths and Good Practices of the Department
The Comprehensive Nursing program stands out nationally through the following institutional and professional pillars:
- Mentorship Systems: Structured academic advising and student mentorship system.
- Skill Development Learning: Well-equipped skill laboratory for demonstration.
- 360° Comprehensive Assessment: Use of multiple assessment methods (written exams, PBL, OSCE, OSPE, logbooks, case presentations, and workplace-based assessments).
- Policy Frameworks: Availability of clear policies and procedures for teaching, assessment, and clinical practice.
- Clinical Integration: Strong integration of classroom teaching with clinical practice.
- Equity Governance: Active student participation in program governance and quality assurance activities.
- Research Work: Strong involvement of staffs and students in research work and publication.
- Community Engagement: Strong commitment to community service and outreach activities.
- Academic and Professional Milestones: Better exit exam and licensure pass rate.