SCHOOL OF NURSING
Degree and Title:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)
Study Hours/Academic Levels:
143 +12 credit hours for internship/4 academic levels+1 year of internship
The school of nursing is geared towards the development of a professional nurse capable of working in a wide variety of set ups at the different levels of health promotion, prevention, and rehabilitation. The nurse is prepared to improve the quality of life of vulnerable communities and maintain the development of healthy people implementing the UN sustainable development goals to participate effectively towards the development of healthy communities. The program thrives to prepare nurses with a sound evidence-based knowledge, professional and ethically based technical skills, therapeutic communication and a sensible psychosocial individual capable of critical thinking and able to deal with emergency situations based on ethically and professional concepts.
Meet the Dean
Prof. Hanan Fahmy Ahmed Azzam
Prof. Hanan Fahmy Ahmed Azzam is the Dean of the School of Nursing, BUC, and a Professor of Community Health.
She was the Director of the Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, and Vice Dean for students’ affairs and graduate studies.
Meet the Vice Dean
Professor Ghada Riad El Guindy
Vice Dean of Educational and Student Affairs
Dr. Ghada is an Assistant Professor of Medical-surgical Nursing- Cairo University, and acting as the Vice-dean at the School of Nursing, BUC.
She is a former Program Director of the Faculty of Nursing, British University in Egypt, and a former Director of Research and Training Center at the Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University from 2006 until 2009.
She is an Acting Director of Mubarak Kohl Nursing Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, and Director of Nursing Development and Learning Center, Cairo University.
She helped in the establishment of new nursing colleges: School of Nursing BUC, British Nursing College BUE, and Mubarak kohl Nursing Institute Cairo University, and has vast teaching experiences for undergraduate and postgraduate studies (BSN, MSN, and Ph.D.).
She contributed in planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating the nursing curriculum for different levels, as well as training programs for Egyptian Nursing Students in Germany, and implementing and evaluating Queen Marguerite Nursing Programs in the UK and African nursing leaders.
She is a part of the supervision panel of Doctoral and Master theses in Cairo, Ain Shams, Benha University, and Military Medical Academy.
Dean’s Word
Prof. Hanan Fahmy Ahmed Azzam
Dean’s Word
Prof. Hanan Fahmy Ahmed Azzam
Dear Undergraduate Students of the Faculty of Nursing,
It is my great pleasure to warmly welcome all of you as you begin your journey in the Faculty of Nursing. Today marks not only the start of a new academic chapter, but also the beginning of a meaningful and impactful career path.
Choosing the Faculty of Nursing is a truly admirable and wise decision. Nursing is not just a profession—it is a calling that combines knowledge, compassion, and dedication. By making this choice, you have taken a significant step toward shaping an outstanding future for yourselves and making a real difference in the lives of others.
The importance of your choice lies in the vital role nurses play in healthcare systems around the world. You will be at the forefront of patient care, offering comfort, support, and critical medical assistance. Your skills and commitment will directly influence the well-being and recovery of individuals, families, and entire communities.
Moreover, studying nursing opens the door to diverse opportunities for growth and specialization. Whether in hospitals, clinics, research, education, or community health, your future will be filled with possibilities to learn, evolve, and lead. With dedication and perseverance, you can achieve excellence and become leaders in your field.
As you move forward, remember that success in nursing requires both academic effort and personal growth. Embrace challenges, seek knowledge, develop your skills, and most importantly, nurture empathy and integrity. These qualities will define you not only as students, but as future healthcare professionals.
Once again, welcome to the Faculty of Nursing. I wish you all a successful, fulfilling, and inspiring journey ahead.
Thank you, and best of luck to you all.
Strategy
our Vision
our Mission
Object- ives
School of NURSING
Council
Prof. Hanan Fahmy Ahmed Azzam
Dean
Dr. Ghada El Guindy
Vice-Dean
Dr. Nagla Fathy
Head of Child & Adolescent Health
Dr. Fatma Abo El Kheer
Head of Maternity and Newborn Health Director of Quality unit
Dr. Lilian Naroz
Head of Fundamentals of Nursing
Dr. Somaya Ahmed Bayoumy
Head of Nursing Administration
Dr. Entesar Mohamed
Head of Psychiatric & Mental Health
Dr. Hoda Saied
Community Health Nursing
Dr. Hanaa Farahat
Adult Health Nursing
Professor: Ehab Said
Dean of faculty of Dentistry
Professor: Ehab Lotfy
Professor Helwan University- Faculty of Medicine
School premises
An IT lab with 25 PCs, 8 printers, 1 photocopier and 2 scanners.
The classrooms are well equipped with comfort seats, a smart board, a data show device, a display screen, a microphone, headphones, Wi-Fi, and central air conditioning.
The library at the school of law connected with the central library, based on Campus, includes a large number of innovative law books and publications set out in a relaxing environment, conducive to studying. There are comfortable seating areas, group study areas, a silent study area and private study rooms.
There are central halls and stands at the university that can be used when necessary, and they are all equipped for cultural, artistic and sports activities
The university offers a learning management system (LMS) for enhancing learning needs in all areas, assignment, examinations, and student registration attendance.
The university offers health care facilities through well-equipped health care clinics (general clinics, dental care clinics and physiotherapy clinic. There is a diverse food court offering cold and hot snacks as a small area offering a variety of groceries and cold snacks. In addition, there is a copy center, a bank, and a flower shop.
LABORATORIES
& WORKSHOPS
Nursing school skills lab
The School has practical skills laboratories; to enhance the experience and the education of its students. Skill labs train and educate the students on a variety of nursing skills in order to prepare them for the competitive work market.
Fundamentals of Nursing
The primary goal of the Skill Lab is to enhance the first-semester nursing students’ didactic learning of nursing intervention concepts. This is to offer them the opportunity of practicing on adult-sized mannequins that mimic patients and their vital signs.
Adult care nursing
The skills lab has been created in order to give the student a feel of what to expect and how to handle different medical situations in a hospital environment. The skills lab's exercises include: cardiac catheterization, medicine calculation, basic life support training, injections technique, responding to the acutely unwell patient, and inserting nasal gastric tubes to feed patients.
Pediatric nursing
The pediatric Skill Lab is fully equipped to allow students to enhance their pediatric nursing clinical skills. Students care for pediatric clients of various ages and clinical settings.
Maternal and newborn nursing
Maternal child nursing training gives students the opportunity to care for families throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and care provision for the newborn.
Community health nursing
The community lab is equipped and well-furnished and offers a healthy environment for learning. The lab consists of all equipment needed for providing basic care, in terms of primary health care: community bags, Maternity kits, etc.
