Introduction

The Bachelor in Nursing is a four-year (8 semesters) programme offered by the School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus.The programme provides theoretical and clinical education to produce nurses of calibre, innovative, proactive, with critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. The curriculum covers Biological Sciences, Behavioural Sciences, Nursing Sciences, Clinical Skills, Computer Skills, Research and Scientific Writing Skills, Communication and Information Distribution Skills, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills, Co-Curricular Activities, Social Skills as well as Teaching and Patient Management Skills. These components are incorporated into the nursing curriculum to strengthen the basic knowledge of nursing practice. In addition, it improves the nursing profession at par with other healthcare professions. Scientific knowledge and evidence-based can aid in promoting competent, independent and safe practitioners.