General Information
The Nursing (English) Program, offered within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Cyprus Aydın University, is an undergraduate program. The program lasts four years (8 semesters) and is taught in English. It consists of theoretical and practical courses structured around fundamental nursing knowledge and skills, as well as critical thinking, ethical values, and evidence-based practices. Designed based on national and international nursing education standards, the program aims to train graduates to be competent individuals capable of effectively and safely performing professional nursing practices in various healthcare delivery settings.
Message from the Head of Department
Dear Students,
In today’s rapidly changing world, health remains a fundamental value for every individual. The nursing profession, which undertakes vital responsibilities such as protecting, comforting, healing, providing care, and educating people, will continue to be an indispensable element of healthcare systems, both today and in the future.
At Cyprus Aydın University’s English Nursing Program, we offer education with a strong and unique vision that aims to train qualified, compassionate, and globally competent nurses. Nursing is a universal profession that accompanies individuals from birth to the end of life; it is based on the belief that every human being, regardless of language, religion, or race, deserves dignity, care, and respect. In this regard, we view nursing not merely as a diploma process, but as a lifelong learning journey guided by science, fueled by inquiry, and continuous development.
The core mission of our program is to cultivate healthcare professionals equipped with professional knowledge and skills, as well as individuals who uphold ethical values, lead with empathy, communicate effectively, and possess a strong sense of social responsibility. Our continuously evolving English-language Nursing Program aims to equip its graduates with the competence to work in international healthcare settings and pursue careers at a global level.
Under the guidance of our experienced, dynamic, and dedicated academic staff, we offer a contemporary educational approach that integrates scientific knowledge, practice, and innovation. Our graduates are trained to be individuals ready to work in hospitals, community health centers, schools, home care services, research institutions, industry, and education. Graduates who wish to do so can continue their postgraduate studies and pursue careers as specialist nurses or academics.
It all begins with loving a person. We are immensely proud and delighted to have you among us as you embark on this honorable profession and to be by your side on this meaningful journey.
Program Introduction
The English Nursing Program trains the nurses of the future to protect, improve, and sustain the health of individuals, families, and communities. By combining the science and art of nursing, it cultivates students who are ethical, compassionate, analytical, and professionally competent. The curriculum follows a classical educational model that integrates theoretical knowledge with intensive practical training. Learning takes place both through lectures and conferences in a school setting and through practical application in modern practice laboratories, various healthcare facilities, the nation’s largest hospitals, and hospitals around the world.
Aims and Objectives
Aim:
In line with Cyprus Aydın University’s mission and the principles of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), the Bachelor of Nursing Program aims to train competent, ethical, and innovative nurses who can effectively respond to contemporary healthcare needs at national and international levels.
a) To train graduates who possess the up-to-date theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, and professional attitudes necessary for safe and effective nursing practice.
b) To train nurses who define nursing as an ethical, compassionate, evidence-based, and holistic discipline.
c) To train professionals who respect human dignity, protect individual rights, and advocate for prioritization, confidentiality, and equality in healthcare services.
d) To instill the understanding that healthcare is a fundamental human right encompassing both quality of life and dignity in death.
e) To strengthen nursing practice through a commitment to innovation, research, and lifelong learning. f) To train graduates who provide high-quality, safe, and holistic care by utilizing information technologies and current scientific evidence in the nursing process.
g) To train nurses who will assume responsibility in clinical practice, education, leadership, and research in accordance with professional and ethical standards.
Objectives:
a) In line with its mission, Cyprus Aydın University aims to train nurses in order to contribute to meeting the required workforce.
b) To train nurses who possess advanced professional knowledge and skills, who can generate evidence-based information and new ideas, and who can put them into practice.
c) To train nurses who are committed to ethical principles, respect human dignity, prioritize patient safety, and can find solutions to problems.
d) To train nurses who can participate in social responsibility projects and provide health counseling to their peers.
e) To train nurses who are open to change, who can be agents of change in the institutions where they work after graduation, who are preferred by institutions, and who will shape the future of nursing.
Accreditations
The English Nursing Program has been approved by YÖDAK (Higher Education Planning, Supervision, Accreditation and Coordination Council of Turkey) and the accreditation process has begun.
Entry Requirements:
Cyprus Aydın University accepts Turkish citizens who have graduated from high school or equivalent educational institutions through the central entrance examination organized by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM).
International students graduating from high school or equivalent educational institutions can apply directly to KAUN if they meet the admission criteria. These criteria include scores from internationally recognized exams (e.g., SAT, GCE, IB) or, in some countries, university entrance exams.
For detailed information regarding the application and admission process for undergraduate programs, please visit the webpage at the following link.
Students from Türkiye enroll in our university based on their scores in the central examinations administered by ÖSYM (Student Selection and Placement Center); students from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) enroll with a letter of intent; and prospective students from international countries enroll according to the admission regulations published by the TRNC Ministry of National Education. For candidates not falling within this scope, the relevant provisions of the TRNC Ministry of National Education legislation apply. Enrollment in transfer or double major and minor programs from other higher education institutions is done according to the regulations approved by the University Senate. The admission requirements for Master’s and Doctoral programs are those specified in the “Cyprus Aydın University Graduate Education and Examination Regulations”.
Students who have taken courses at higher education institutions in Türkiye or abroad must apply to the administrative boards of their respective academic units for credit and grade transfer requests after completing their registration.
Each year, in accordance with the academic calendar, student representatives are elected from among the candidates in each class.
Class representatives appoint the school representative, and the school representatives, under the supervision of the student dean, appoint the university representative. The university representative attends senate meetings, ensuring that student issues are represented at the highest level and that students participate in finding solutions.
Students can evaluate instructors after learning their exam results. They can also submit requests, suggestions, and complaints.
Student clubs are introduced to students at the beginning of each term, and students are encouraged to join them. Through these clubs, students contribute to the development of the school.
Cyprus Aydın University Nursing Club. The club aims to increase students’ professional awareness and support their career planning processes by organizing events that bring together experienced and respected healthcare professionals with students. Club activities contribute to students’ professional development through seminars, talks, workshops, and social responsibility events.
The Nursing Club aims to strengthen interaction and collaboration among students and to support their professional, social, and personal development through a multidisciplinary approach. Club activities contribute to the development of students’ communication, teamwork, leadership, and social responsibility skills.
Employees
1. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zeki AVCI, Dean, Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist
2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Funda KARAMAN, Head of Nursing Department (English), Fundamentals of Nursing
3. Prof. Dr. Nedime KÖŞGEROĞLU, Surgical Nursing
4. Asst. Prof. Dr. Pınar ERTUĞRULOĞLU, Faculty Member, Department of Nursing
5. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ecem OKSAL GÜNEŞ, Faculty Member, Department of Child Health and Diseases.
6. Lecturer Moyosore AFOLAYAN, Department of Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Instructor
7. Dr. Saima TASNEEM, Department of Nursing, Anatomy Teacher
8. Research Assistant Treasure EMENIKE, Research Assistant
Alumni are being contacted through phone groups.
Meetings are held with the hospital’s chief physician and head nurse at the beginning of each term.
We cooperate with municipalities and send students to health facilities.
Students gain hands-on experience in elderly care homes and nursing homes in collaboration with the social services department.
In collaboration with the Ministry of National Education, various health practices are being implemented in schools.
Cooperation is established in master’s and doctoral examinations at universities.
Inter-university collaboration takes place through events organized by other universities or held at our university.
1. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zeki AVCI, Dean, Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist
2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Funda KARAMAN, Head of Nursing Department (English), Fundamentals of Nursing
3. Prof. Dr. Nedime KÖŞGEROĞLU, Surgical Nursing
4. Asst. Prof. Dr. Pınar ERTUĞRULOĞLU, Faculty Member, Department of Nursing,
5. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ecem OKSAL GÜNEŞ, Pediatric Health and Diseases Nursing
6. Lecturer Moyosore AFOLAYAN, Pediatric Health and Diseases Nursing
7. Dr. Saima TASNEEM, Faculty Member, Department of Nursing.
8. Research Assistant Treasure EMENIKE, Research Assistant
Nursing (English) Program: Graduates can find employment in the following fields, in line with their professional competencies and acquired knowledge, skills, and attitudes:
1. Ability to work as a clinician, manager, and training nurse in all clinical units of public and private healthcare institutions.
2. They can pursue academic and specialized professional careers by continuing their postgraduate education programs (master’s and doctoral degrees).
3. Ability to specialize in specific nursing fields (e.g., intensive care, emergency, surgery, pediatrics, etc.),
4. Ability to work as a public health nurse in community-based health services.
5. Working as an occupational health nurse within the scope of occupational health and safety in public and private institutions.
6. Ability to provide services as a school health nurse in educational institutions.
7. Ability to hold administrative and managerial positions in the Ministry of Health and its affiliated institutions.
8. Ability to provide nursing services in home care and long-term care settings.
9. Ability to work in care services for children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs affiliated with social service organizations.
10. Ability to work in training, consulting, and practice-based roles in health and education institutions and organizations.
The Nursing Program organizes oath ceremonies, academic club meetings, professional conferences, alumni guest speakers, international exchange visits, and hospital-based events. These events foster ethical identity, leadership, intercultural competence, career awareness, and real-world engagement. They strengthen professional development, a global perspective, and the integration of students into nursing practice and society.
FEBRUARY 2025 – SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
The graduation ceremony for our graduates from the Department of Nursing at the Faculty of Health Sciences took place in our conference hall. Our esteemed professor, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zeki Avcı, administered the oath to our students. We are proud to share this special moment, which was also attended by our department’s faculty members.