Postgraduate Diploma In Renal And Dialysis Nursing

College of Nursing·College of Nursing

Master

Postgraduate Diploma In Renal And Dialysis Nursing

Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Renal & Dialysis Nursing Program prepares registered nurses for practice roles as licensed Specialist Nurses in renal & dialysis care settings. Aligned with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (Advance Level) & Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technologists (CANNT), it provides a globally recognized foundation for professional excellence. The program integrates theory with clinical practice to develop nurses’ expertise in providing safe, evidence- based, and high-quality care to patients with complex renal conditions and their families, while opening diverse career pathways in renal and dialysis nursing.

Typical Job Titles

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Renal and Dialysis Care units
clinical nurse educator
Clinical Resource Nurse
Nurse Manager
Team leader of renal and dialysis care services
Renal & Dialysis specialised nurse
Nurse Administrator
Chief Nursing Officer
Dean of Nursing programs
Director of Nursing programs

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Program Details

Degree level: Master
Department: College of Nursing
College: College of Nursing

Tuition & Fees

Tuition: Contact admissions

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

Develop graduates as competent renal & dialysis nurse who will deliver evidence-based care and effectively integrating emerging technologies.
Foster foundational leaderships skills & advocacy to effectively manage and coordinate care with multidisciplinary renal care team, with the goal to ensure optimal health outcomes for patients with renal disease and their families.
Equip graduates with research competencies to critically appraise, generate, and translate research into practice, to improve renal care health outcomes in the UAE and the region.
Enhance professional development and reflective practice aimed at improving renal care outcomes and contribute to national health priorities in the UAE.
Benchmarked with international standards and accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, UAE.

Academic Requirements

Hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited university in the UAE or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution outside the UAE.
Have a minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its established equivalent.
Possess a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the MOH, DH, or DOH (or provide evidence that the licensure process is underway, which is preferable).
Demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following:- A letter from the university confirming that English was the medium of instruction during the bachelor’s degree program OR Submission of IELTS or TOEFL scores meeting international standards, if the medium of instruction is in the native language during the bachelor’s degree program
Have a minimum of one year of clinical experience prior to admission.

Required Documents

Attested High School Transcript of Grades 10 or 11, & 12 covering Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics & English.

Equivalency Certificate from the Ministry of Education, UAE for international curriculum

Passport copy (Applicant and Parent)

Emirates ID Card (if UAE Resident)

English Language Proficiency Score (English High school marks/IELTS/TOEFL, etc.)

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