Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences

 

 

The Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery at the National University of Sudan is dedicated to developing competent, ethical, and service-oriented nursing professionals who are well-prepared to meet the evolving healthcare needs of society. Since its establishment, the Faculty has aimed to provide nursing education that combines theoretical knowledge, practical training, community engagement, and research development. The curriculum is aligned with national and international standards, emphasising evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous professional development.

The Faculty offers a four-year Bachelor of Nursing (B.N) degree, integrating clinical rotations, skills lab training, and fieldwork in hospitals, health centers, and rural communities.

Graduates are expected to serve effectively in hospitals, community health programmes, and academic institutions. They are also equipped to pursue postgraduate studies and contribute to advancing the nursing profession in Sudan and beyond.

The Faculty promotes values of integrity, professionalism, compassion, and inclusiveness, maintaining a commitment to improving public health and promoting social responsibility. Its programmes are accredited and supervised by the Sudan Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Sudanese Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Our Vision

The vision of this programme is to be the first in the Sudan in quality premises, with excellent design and implementation of modules, according to recent advances in health professionals’ education, the fairest in evaluation and the best in nursing professionalism.

Our Mission 

The mission of the nursing programme is to graduate up-to-date, service-and research-oriented nurses with a strong commitment to solving nursing health problems, in a rich-science environment, aligning, as an active member, with a comprehensive and devout health team.

Our Values 

The  core values include:

  • Professionalism in all nursing practices
  • Compassion and respect in patient care
  • Justice and inclusion in educational and clinical settings
  • Teamwork across all healthcare disciplines
  • Lifelong learning and continuous self-development
  • Social responsibility and community engagement

Our Objectives

The objectives of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, National University, are to:

Integrate Sudanese values and ethical heritage into the nursing curriculum and learning experiences, reinforced by deliberate strategies aligned with the National University’s philosophy and public mission.

  • Graduate Bachelor of Nursing (B.N.) graduates who are scientifically competent, community-oriented, and ethically responsible, using the latest evidence-based nursing education and practice.
  • Contribute to community development by delivering high-quality, accessible health services with a focus on prevention, promotive care, and primary health care, through sustainable partnerships.
  • Strengthen nursing and health research within the Faculty by building research capacity, fostering impactful studies, and translating findings into practice and policy, leveraging the University’s resources.

Administartion

Dr. Somia Ibrahim
Faculty Dean
Assistant Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Mohammed Salih
Deputy Dean
Nazk mohammed
Registrar

Departments

The Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery comprises specialised academic departments responsible for delivering courses, guiding clinical training, and supporting students in the different phases of the Bachelor of Nursing (B.N.) program. These departments ensure that the theoretical, practical, and professional components of nursing education are aligned with national standards and international best practices. Each department contributes to the development of students’ skills, ethical values, and research capabilities.

The departments are:

  • Fundamentals of Nursing
  • Medical and Surgical Nursing
  • Obstetrical and Gynaecological Nursing
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Community Health Nursing

Fundamentals of Nursing Department

This department provides the foundation of professional nursing practice. It introduces students to essential nursing concepts, skills, and values required for safe and effective patient care.

Teaching Programmes:

  • Fundamentals of Nursing I
  • Fundamentals of Nursing II
  • Nursing Skills Labs
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Nursing Documentation and Ethics

Research & Innovation:

  • Simulation-based learning
  • Basic clinical skill development
  • Patient-centered care models

Medical–Surgical Nursing Department

Responsible for teaching comprehensive care of adult patients across medical and surgical settings, emphasising clinical judgment and nursing interventions.

Teaching Programmes:

  • Adult Nursing – Medical I & II
  • Adult Nursing – Surgical I & II
  • Medical Nursing Consolidation
  • Surgical Nursing Consolidation

Research & Innovation:

  • Chronic illness management
  • Surgical patient recovery
  • Pain management and nursing safety

Emergency and Critical Care Nursing Department

Trains students to respond to life-threatening situations and provide intensive care for critically ill patients.

Teaching Programmes:

  • Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
  • CPR and First Aid
  • ICU Rotations and Case Management

Research & Innovation:

  • Emergency triage systems
  • Critical care protocols
  • Innovations in resuscitation

Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing Department

This department focuses on reproductive and maternal health, including care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

Teaching Programmes:

  • Obstetrics Nursing
  • Gynaecological Nursing
  • Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing (Consolidation)
  • Midwifery Clinical Practice

Research & Innovation:

  • Maternal mortality reduction
  • High-risk pregnancy care
  • Prenatal education and safe childbirth practices

Pediatric Nursing Department

Dedicated to the health and nursing care of children from infancy to adolescence, addressing physical, emotional, and developmental needs.

Teaching Programmes:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Child Health Care
  • Pediatric Nursing (Consolidation)

Research & Innovation:

  • Malnutrition and child growth
  • Immunisation coverage
  • Pediatric nursing interventions in low-resource settings

Community Nursing Department

Empowers students to work with communities in health promotion, disease prevention, and health education.

Teaching Programmes:

  • Community Health Nursing I & II
  • Primary Health Care
  • Field Visits and Community Outreach Projects

Research & Innovation:

  • Community health needs assessments
  • Rural healthcare services
  • Health promotion strategies

Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing

Prepares students to provide care to individuals with mental health issues through therapeutic relationships and evidence-based approaches.

Teaching Programmes:

  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Mental Health Communication and Counseling
  • Community Mental Health Activities

Research & Innovation:

  • Mental health stigma
  • Student resilience and stress management
  • Psychiatric care in community settings

Leadership and Management of  Nursing

Prepares students to take on leadership roles in healthcare systems through management principles and nursing supervision.

Teaching Programmes:

  • Nursing Leadership and Care Management
  • Health Services Administration
  • Supervision and Delegation in Nursing

Research & Innovation:

  • Healthcare workforce management
  • Leadership styles in nursing
  • Policy development and nursing governance

Geriatric Nursing

Addresses the unique health needs of the elderly, focusing on chronic disease management, rehabilitation, and long-term care.

Teaching Programmes:

  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Elder Care Simulation
  • Home-based Care Planning

Research & Innovation:

  • Ageing and quality of life
  • Caregiver burden
  • Elderly fall prevention

Research and Nursing Theories

This department emphasises the development of research skills and understanding of nursing theories as frameworks for practice.

Teaching Programmes:

  • Nursing Theory
  • Research Methodology
  • Graduation Project I & II

Research & Innovation:

  • Evidence-based practice
  • Undergraduate research projects
  • Nursing theory application in clinical care

Staff

Name Academic Rank E-Mail
Dr. Ayoub Ahmed Khamis Adam Assistant Professor Ayoubahmed57@gmail.com
Dr. Masajad Abd ALrheem Saeed Edrise Assistant Professor Massaged2009@gmail.com
Dr. Somia Ibrahim Abd elaziz Ismail Assistant Professor somia.ibrhaim.nur.edu.sd
Dr. Sumia Hussen ELshafie Assistant Professor Haasansumia437@gmail.com
Dr. Wargaa Hashim Hussein Taha Assistant Professor Wargaa-1984@hotmail.com
Ahmed Almostifa Ibrahim Lecturer Istifhamat1@gmail.com
Amria Mohamed Ali Baha Eldin Lecturer miroo5343@gmail.com
Duaa El Hadi abdel razek Lecturer Duaa.alhadi.nur@nu.edu.sd
Khalid Ali Mohammed Lecturer Khalid.ali.nur.@nu.edu.sd
Maha Gibreel Mohammed Khaier Lecturer Mahosh2022gib@gmail.com
Nazik Khalfallah Ball Lecturer Nazik.Khalfallah.nur@nu.edu.sd
Rimaz Al-fatih Mahmoud Lecturer Rimazalfatih23@gmail.com
Ruba Mohammed Osman Ibnouf Lecturer ibnoufruba@gmail.com
Walaa ALI Mostafa ALbashiar Lecturer Aliwala691@gmail.com
Wamda Kamal Abuzaid Lecturer Wamada.kamal.nur.@nu.edu.sd
Wegdan Saeed Mohamed Lecturer Wegdan.saeed@gmail.com
Mohammed Salih Morsi Lecturer Mohammeddsalihh9952gmail.com