KU nursing students begin clinical training at Amiri Hospital

KUWAIT: The Nursing Department at the College of Allied Medical Sciences at Kuwait University has launched its field training program in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, as part of its academic partnership to prepare students for post-graduation and entry into the labor market. Acting Head of the Nursing Department, Dr Suad Al-Fadhli, said in a press statement that the department has begun clinical training for 27 second-year students at Amiri Hospital. Al-Fadhli praised the hospital administration for its support, noting that the collaboration is an important step in linking theoretical education with practical application. She explained that the specialized nursing program began receiving students last year and has so far enrolled more than 50 students in the intensive care and internal surgery tracks.

Second-year students have already started hands-on clinical practice in hospitals, which Al-Fadhli said will enhance their competencies and better qualify them to serve in the health sector. She added that beginning in their third year, students will be able to specialize in one of several fields: intensive care, surgery, internal medicine, obstetric nursing, or forensic nursing. Intensive care and internal surgery specialties have already been introduced, with the remaining tracks scheduled to follow in the coming years in light of the strong interest from students and continued support from participating hospitals. Al-Fadhli highlighted the high turnout from high school graduates and students transferring from other majors who are seeking careers in nursing. She expressed hope that the fruitful cooperation between Kuwait University and the Ministry of Health will continue, given its positive role in preparing qualified national cadres to help address the global shortage of nursing professionals and provide quality health services to the Kuwaiti community. — KUNA