Asia-Pacific International University

Bachelor of Nursing Science

(International Program)

Program Description

The Mission Faculty of Nursing (MFON) offers a full-time bachelor’s degree in international nursing program. The Office of Higher Education Commission (OHEC) of Thailand and the Thai Nursing Council gave their approval for the new program which will start during the first semester of 2021.

Within the four-year program, our nursing students will learn a balanced aspect of life through wholistic education with the spirit of serving God and others with compassion. They will grow in ethical values; knowledge, research, and innovation; skills in professional nursing and competencies of the 21st century; and caring based on Neuman’s System Model for an individual, a family, and a community with multicultural status. Offered in the program are qualified and competent faculty members, guest lecturers, and specialized practicum sites for each nursing discipline. As an outcome, MFON produces graduates with lifelong learning skills, co-creators, and compassionate active global citizens with professional qualifications under international professional standards to lead and to serve worldwide.

Quick Facts

Code and Name of Program
Bachelor of Nursing Science (International Program)
Name of Degree and Name of Program
Name of degree: Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.S.)
Field of Study: None
Major: None
Total Credits: 130 credits
Type of Bachelor Program: Professional bachelor’s degree programs
Language of Instruction: English
Admission: Accept all Thai and international students who are fluent in English
Degree Awarding: Award only the Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Program Objectives

The objective of the Bachelor of Nursing Science Program is to produce graduates with the following competencies:

  1. Have the knowledge on nursing science and other nursing related sciences and midwifery theory courses and able to apply and practice according to the professional standards appropriately taking into account individuality and cultural diversity within the framework of morality, personal ethics, professional code of ethics, and professional law.
  2. Able to provide wholistic nursing skills using nursing process with comprehension of life, psychosocial, body function, critical thinking and creative decisions in solving problems for individuals, families, and communities based on the Neuman Systems Model for the promotion of health, prevention and cure of diseases, and the safe restoration of health.
  3. Skillful in using the English language to communicate with others effectively.
  4. Able to use digital information technology to search for information and empirical evidence for quality improvement in nursing.
  5. Able to think analytically and creatively, analyze numerically and statistically in conducting research and innovation for quality improvement in nursing.
  6. Possess leadership and management skills in collaborating with healthcare team members.
  7. Conduct oneself in good social manner and morality, showing compassion, a public service mind, concern for environmental preservation, social rule discipline, cultural preservation, an upright citizen responsible for own action, and a good example to others.
  8. Equipped with lifelong learning and skills in order to live happily and be of value to the society and able to improve oneself and the nursing profession as a member of a professional association.
  9. Able to work effectively in various situations, beliefs, and cultures with the understanding of social, cultural, politics and economy.

Career Opportunities

  1. Become a professional nurse in healthcare institutions of all levels

  2. A school nurse and other careers in the field of nursing

  3. Self-employed in nursing and midwifery, both in the country and abroad

Applicant Qualifications

– At least 17 years old.
– At least 150 cm. in height
– Successful completion of the high school program and meeting AIU admission criteria 
– Have good manners and have never had a bad reputation. Have never been convicted of a criminal case. – Provide two recommendation letters from the highest level of educational institution certifying the behavior.
– Healthy physically and mentally which is not going to be an obstacle to education and professional practice.
– Have all other qualifications as specified by the university.

Program Structure

1. General Education CoursesMinimum 31 credits
Humanities9
Language9
Mathematics and Science6
Social Sciences7
2. Professional CoursesMinimum 93 credits
Cognate Nursing17
Nursing Courses76
Theory: 40 credits, Practicum: 36 credits
3. Free Electives CoursesMinimum 6 credits

 

Course Requirements

General Education Courses (31 Credits)

Social Sciences (7 Credits)

  • GENL 101 Orientation to Higher Education (1)
  • GENL 115 General Psychology (3)
  • GENL 227 Thinking Critically on Current Issues (3)

Humanities (9 Credits)

  • One of the following courses:
    GENL 119 Understanding Self and Society (3)
    OR GENL 121 God and Human Life (3)
  • GENL 311 Survey of Major World Religions (3)
  • One of the following courses:
    GENL 215 Ethical Models (3)
    OR GENL116 Life and Teaching of Jesus (3)

Language and Communication (9 Credits)

  • GENL 111 English Composition I (3)
  • GENL 112 English Composition II (3)
  • GENL 218 Cross Cultural Communication (3)

Mathematics and Science (6 Credits)

  • GENL 114 Computer Concepts and Application (3)
  • GENL 113 Survey of Mathematics (3)
Professional Courses: (93 Credits)

1). Cognate Nursing (17 Credits)

  • CNSC 121 Anatomy and Physiology I (2)
  • CNSC 122 Anatomy and Physiology II (2)
  • CNSC 124 Microbiology and Parasitology for Health Professions (2)
  • CNSC 125 Science for the Health Professions (2)
  • CNSC 127 Wholistic Health: The Adventist Ethic & Lifestyle (2)
  • CNSC 221 Pharmacology (3)
  • CNSC 222 Epidemiology and Applied Statistics (2)
  • CNSC 223 Patho-physiology (2)

2). Nursing Courses 76 credits

2.1 Theory 40 credits (Thai Nursing Council requires > 24 credits)

  • NSSC 132 Introduction to Nursing (3)
  • NSSC 231 Fundamental of Nursing (3)
  • NSSC 232 Research in Nursing (2)
  • NSSC 234 Laws and Ethics in Nursing Profession (2)
  • NSSC 236 Informatics in Nursing (2)
  • NSSC 432 Leadership, Economics and Management in Nursing (2)
  • NSSC 240 Child and Adolescent Nursing (3)
  • NSSC 252 Adult Nursing I (3)
  • NSSC 351 Adult Nursing II (3)
  • NSSC 357 Geriatric Nursing (2)
  • NSSC 362 Maternal-Child Nursing and Midwifery I (3)
  • NSSC 461 Maternal-Child Nursing and Midwifery II (3)
  • NSSC 371 Community Health Nursing I (2)
  • NSSC 372 Community Health Nursing II (2)
  • NSSC 374 Primary Medical Care (2)
  • NSSC 381 Psychiatric Nursing (3)

2.2 Practicum 36 credits (Thai Nursing Council requires >36 credits)

  • NSSC 233 Practicum in Fundamental Nursing (3)

  • NSSC 434 Practicum in Leadership and Nursing Management (3)

  • NSSC 436 Practicum in Selected Nursing Specialty Areas (3)

  • NSSC 341 Practicum in Child and Adolescent Nursing (3)

  • NSSC 355 Practicum in Adult Nursing I (3)

  • NSSC 353 Practicum in Geriatric Nursing (2)

  • NSSC 352 Practicum in Adult Nursing II (4)

  • NSSC 363 Practicum in Maternal-Child Nursing and Midwifery I (3)

  • NSSC 465 Practicum in Maternal-Child Nursing and Midwifery II (3)

  • NSSC 471 Practicum in Community Health Nursing (3)

  • NSSC 475 Practicum in Primary Medical Care (3)

  • NSSC 382 Practicum in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing (3)

Free Electives (6 Credits)
  • MUSC 124 Introductory Voice Lessons (2)
  • MUSC 210 Music Appreciation (2)
  • HMNT 210 Appreciation of Fine Arts (2)
  • HMNT 216 Thai Culture and Basic Conversational Skills (2)
  • ELEC 301 Alternative Medicine (2)
  • ELEC 402 Comprehensive Professional Nursing Seminar (2)

Note: Students may take any other courses offered by AIU.

Projected Sequence of Studies

First Year

1st Semester

GENL 101 Orientation to Higher Education (1)
ENGL 111 English Composition I (3)
GENL 115 General Psychology (3)
GENL 119 Understanding Self and Society OR
GENL 121 God and Human Life (3)
CNSC 121 Anatomy and Physiology I (2)
CNSC 125 Science for the Health Professions (2)
CNSC 127 Wholistic Health : The Adventist Ethic & Lifestyle (2)
TOTAL 16

2nd Semester

GENL 112 English Composition II (3)
GENL 114 Computer Concepts and Application (3)
GENL 311 Survey of Major World Religions (3)
CNSC 122 Anatomy and Physiology II (2)
CNSC 124 Microbiology and Parasitology for Health Professions (2)
NSSC 132 Introduction to Nursing (3)
TOTAL 16

Second Year

1st Semester

GENL 215 Ethical Models OR
GENL 116 Life and Teaching of Jesus (3)
GENL113 Survey of Mathematics (3)
GENL 227 Thinking Critically on Current Issues (3)
CNSC 221 Pharmacology (3)
CNSC 223 Patho-physiology (2)
NSSC 231 Fundamentals of Nursing (3)
TOTAL 17

2nd Semester

GENL 218 Cross Cultural Communication (3)
CNSC 222 Epidemiology and Applied Statistics (2)
NSSC 232 Research in Nursing (2)
NSSC 234 Law and Ethics in Nursing Profession (2)
NSSC 236 Informatics in Nursing (2)
NSSC 252 Adult Nursing I (3)
Free Elective 1
MUSC 210 Music Appreciation (2) OR
Any other courses offered by AIU
TOTAL 16

Summer

NSSC 233 Practicum in Fundamental of Nursing (3)
NSSC 240 Child and Adolescent Nursing (3)
TOTAL 6

Third Year

1st Semester

NSSC 351 Adult Nursing II (3)
NSSC 357 Geriatric Nursing (2)
NSSC 371 Community Health Nursing I (2)
NSSC 381 Psychiatric Nursing (3)
NSSC 345 Practicum in Child and Adolescent Nursing (3)
NSSC 355 Practicum in Adult Nursing I (3)
Free Elective 2
ELEC 301 Alternative Medicine (2) OR
Any other courses offered by AIU
TOTAL 18

2nd Semester

NSSC 362 Maternal-Child Nursing and Midwifery I (3)
NSSC 372 Community Health Nursing II (2)
NSSC 374 Primary Medical Care (2)
NSSC 352 Practicum in Adult Nursing II (4)
NSSC 382 Practicum in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing (3)
TOTAL 14

Summer

NSSC 353 Practicum in Geriatric Nursing (2)
NSSC 363 Practicum in Maternal-Child Nursing and Midwifery I (3)
TOTAL 5

Fourth Year

1st Semester

NSSC 461 Maternal-Child Nursing and Midwifery II (3)
NSSC 465 Practicum in Maternal-Child Nursing and Midwifery II (3)
NSSC 471 Practicum in Community Health Nursing (3)
NSSC 475 Practicum in Primary Medical Care (3)
TOTAL 12

2nd Semester

NSSC 432 Leadership, Economics and Management in Nursing (2)
NSSC 434 Practicum in Leadership and Nursing Management (3)
NSSC 436 Practicum in Selected Nursing Specialty Areas (3)
Free Elective 3
ELEC 402 Comprehensive professional Seminar (2) OR
Any other courses offered by AIU
TOTAL 10

Learning Outcomes

General Learning Outcomes

1. Morality and ethics

1.1 Having both personal and professional ethics and a good role model for others.
1.2 Being honest with yourself and others.
1.3 Being selfless, having a serving mind, and understanding oneself and others.
1.4 Disciplined and self-responsible, respecting the rights, and listening to the opinions of others.
1.5 Respecting the regulations of the organization and society.

2. Knowledge

2.1 Having a deep understanding of the sciences that are fundamental to life, covering social sciences, humanities, science, and languages.
2.2 Having the knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts that have been studied.
2.3 Being able to analyze and present information on the principles of science of a particular course.
2.4 Being able to apply appropriately to life the knowledge studied.

3. Cognitive skills

3.1 Understanding of concepts and the ability to think systematically.
3.2 Being able to analyze, synthesize, and systematically assess problems in various situations by using the knowledge that has been studied.
3.3 Being able to apply knowledge to solve problems in various situations accurately and appropriately.

4. Interpersonal skills and responsibility

4.1 Having good human relations, ability to adapt to the situation and culture.
4.2 Being responsible to the society, organization, and assigned duty.
4.3 Being able to play the role of a leader or a follower in different situations.

5. Numerical Analysis, Communication, and Information Technology Skills

5.1 Having skills in applying mathematical or statistical knowledge for data analysis and presenting information appropriately.
5.2 Being able to communicate effectively with others in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and appropriately making presentations.
5.3 Having appropriate skills in information technology for searching, gathering, analyzing, and presenting information.

 

Professional Learning Outcomes

1. Morality and ethics

1.1 Honest, disciplined, punctual (Develop habits and behave according to morals) LCA
1.2 Responsible for self and society (Accountability to self and the public) LCA
1.3 Able to apply religious doctrine and discretion to address ethical issues (Lifestyle can be adjusted in conflicts) LCA
1.4 Demonstrate respect for the rights, values, differences, and human dignity of others and oneself (Behave ethically) LCA
1.5 Able to express a serving mind considering the public and society (Responsible for oneself and the public), LCA
1.6 Show kindness, a positive attitude towards the nursing profession, and recognize the professional values and rights of nurses (Develop habits, and act according to morals), LCA

2. Knowledge

2.1 Have the knowledge and understanding of the theme of life-based sciences, including social sciences, humanities, mathematics, health sciences, and other related sciences that promote 21st century skills as well as being a complete human being (Able to understand, think and present information) LC
2.2 Extensive and systematic knowledge and understanding of the theme of the professional sciences, nursing, and midwifery, using the Neuman Framework Nursing Process covering a variety of beliefs and cultures about the safety of the patients and rational drug use (Able to analyze and classify facts in principle, theories, and processes) LC
2.3 Have the knowledge and understanding of the health systems of different countries and the factors affecting the health system. (Can understand and present information) LC
2.4 Have the knowledge and awareness of current nursing research and use the research findings in nursing practice. (Able to analyze and classify facts in principles, theories, and processes) LC
2.5 Have the knowledge and understanding of nursing administration and management (Able to analyze and classify facts in principles, theories, and processes – Able to do self-study) LC
2.6 Have the knowledge and understanding of professional and relevant laws, personal ethics, professional ethics, and patient’s rights. (Able to understand, think, and present information. And able to analyze and classify facts in principles, theories, and processes) LCA
2.7 Have the knowledge and understanding and choose digital technology appropriate for the use of communication and its audience (Able to understand, think and present information learn by oneself)

3. Cognitive Skills

3.1 Able to search for information from various sources, analyze and use reference data to improve knowledge and solve problems creatively. (Able to analyze the situation) LCA
3.2 Able to think systematically and critically to find new solutions to solve operational problems and identify the impacts of solving them. (Able to apply knowledge, principles, theories, and processes to think, analyze and solve unexpected new problems/situations) LCA
3.3 Able to use scientific process, research, and innovation in problem-solving (Able to apply knowledge, principles, theories, and processes to think, analyze and solve new problems/situations that are unexpected) LCA

4. Relationship between a person and his or her responsibility

4.1 Interact creatively with multicultural clients, associates, and related parties (able to work in groups) LCA
4.2 Able to work as a team in a leadership role and as a team member in a variety of contexts or situations (leadership and responsibility to oneself and public) LCA
4.3 Able to express their own opinions logically and respect the opinions of others (Able to plan, take responsibility in their learning) LCA
4.4 Demonstrate participation in continuous professional and social development.
– Able to work in groups
– Leadership and responsibility towards oneself and the public
– Able to plan responsibly for their learning LCA

5. Numerical Analysis, Communication, and Information Technology Skills

5.1 Being able to apply mathematical and statistical principles to their operations.
– Able to do numerical analysis
– Able to use mathematical and statistical techniques LC
5.2 Being able to communicate effectively in English (Able to communicate in both speaking and writing and use information technology) LC
5.3 Being able to use information technology effectively and ethically (Able to communicate in both speaking and writing and use information technology) LCA
5.4 Being able to communicate effectively in English to enable clients to receive health services safely (Able to communicate in both speaking and writing and use information technology) LCA

6. Professional practice skills

6.1 Able to practice nursing and midwifery wholistically for clients’ safety and rational use of drugs for clients under evidence law and professional ethics. LCA
6.2 The nursing process can be applied in nursing and midwifery practice using the Neuman Systematic Theory Framework and the Wholistic Health: Adventist Ethics and Lifestyle concept. LCA
6.3 Practice nursing and midwifery in a compassionate manner, taking into account patient’s rights and cultural diversity. LCA
6.4 Able to practice nursing skills in both simulated and real situations. LCA

Resources

Nursing International Fees Structure [pdf]