Nursing
The Department of Nursing offers an education focused on protecting, promoting and maintaining the health of individuals, families and communities.
The Department trains professional nurses who possess professional ethical values, leadership skills, the ability to work effectively in a team, critical thinking skills and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Theoretical education is supported by care manikins and system models; clinical laboratory equipment is kept up to date. Students gain professional experience through placements in various healthcare institutions and community health centres.
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.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing (English) Programme may be employed in the following areas, in line with their professional competencies and the knowledge, skills and attitudes they have acquired:
1. Working as clinical, managerial and educational nurses in all clinical units of public and private healthcare institutions,
2. Pursuing postgraduate education programmes (master’s and doctoral degrees) to continue their academic and specialised professional careers,
3. Specialising in specific nursing fields (e.g. intensive care, emergency, surgical, paediatric, etc.),
4. Working as a public health nurse in community-based healthcare services,
5. Working as an occupational health nurse within the scope of occupational health and safety in public and private institutions,
6. Providing services as a school health nurse in educational institutions,
7. Holding administrative and managerial positions within the Ministry of Health and its affiliated organisations,
8. Providing nursing care in home care and long-term care services,
9. The ability to work in care services for children, the elderly and individuals with special needs within social services organisations,
10. The ability to work in educational, advisory and practice-based roles within institutions and organisations in the health and education sectors.
Programme Qualification Type
Qualification Type
Level and Core Area
Course Structure
Course Content, ECTS and Assessment
Graduation Requirements
Learning and Assessment
Admission Requirements
Cyprus Aydın University accepts Turkish citizens who have graduated from secondary schools or equivalent educational institutions and have taken the central entrance examination organised by the Student Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM).
International students who have graduated from high school or equivalent educational institutions may apply directly to KAUN provided they meet the admission criteria. These criteria include scores from internationally recognised examinations (e.g., SAT, GCE, IB) or university entrance examinations in certain countries.
For detailed information regarding the application and admission process for undergraduate programmes, please visit the webpage via the link below.
Admission, Recognition and Transfers
Students from Turkey enrol at our university based on their scores in the centralised examinations administered by the Student Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM); students from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) enrol by submitting a letter of intent; prospective students from other countries enrol in accordance with the admission regulations published by the TRNC Ministry of National Education. For applicants not falling within this scope, the relevant provisions of the TRNC Ministry of National Education’s legislation apply. Enrolment for transfers from other higher education institutions or for dual degree and minor programmes is carried out in accordance with the regulations approved by the University Senate. For admission to Master’s and Doctoral programmes, the admission criteria set out in the “Cyprus Aydın University Postgraduate Education and Examination Regulations” apply.
Students who have taken courses at other higher education institutions in Turkey or abroad must apply to the administrative boards of the relevant academic units for credit and grade transfer requests after completing their registration procedures.
Students
Each year, in accordance with the academic calendar, student representatives are elected from among the students in each class.
Class representatives appoint the school representative, and the school representatives, in turn, appoint the university representative under the supervision of the Dean of Students. The university representative attends Senate meetings to ensure that student issues are represented at the highest level and to facilitate their resolution.
Once students have received their exam results, they may evaluate their lecturers. They may also submit requests, suggestions and complaints.
Student clubs are introduced to students at the start of each term, and students are encouraged to join them. Through these clubs, students contribute to the development of the university.
Nursing Club
General Information
The Cyprus Aydın University Nursing Club aims to enhance students’ professional awareness and support their career planning processes by organising events that bring together experienced and respected healthcare professionals with students. The club’s activities contribute to students’ professional development through seminars, talks, workshops and social responsibility initiatives.
The Nursing Club aims to strengthen interaction and collaboration among students; it seeks to support students’ professional, social and personal development through a multidisciplinary approach. The club activities carried out within this framework contribute to the development of students’ communication, teamwork, leadership and social responsibility skills.
>Staff
1. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zeki AVCI, Dean, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Funda KARAMAN, Head of the Nursing Department (Turkish, English), Fundamentals of Nursing
3. Prof. Dr. Nedime KÖŞGEROĞLU, Surgical Nursing
4. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pınar ERTUĞRULOĞLU, Lecturer, Department of Nursing
5. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ecem OKSAL GÜNEŞ, Lecturer, Department of Paediatrics
6. Lecturer Moyosore AFOLAYAN, Department of Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Trainer
7. Dr Saima TASNEEM, Lecturer, Department of Nursing
8. Research Assistant Treasure EMENIKE, Research Fellow
Alumni
We are contacting alumni via telephone groups.
Employers and Industry Stakeholders
Meetings are held with the hospital’s chief medical officer and head nurse at the start of each term.
We collaborate with local authorities and place students in healthcare units.
Students gain practical experience in care homes and nursing homes in collaboration with the social services department.
In collaboration with the Ministry of National Education, various health initiatives are implemented in schools.
Cooperation is established regarding postgraduate and doctoral examinations at universities.
Inter-university cooperation takes place during events organised by other universities or held at our university.
Infrastructure and Physical Facilities
Anatomy Laboratory
The Anatomy Laboratory is one of the fundamental educational spaces that enables students to learn about the structure of the human body through hands-on experience, going beyond theoretical knowledge. This laboratory houses models of the skeletal system and organ models. The laboratory is designed to support students’ learning through observation and hands-on experience and is equipped with modern educational technologies. Designed in accordance with safety and hygiene regulations, this environment allows students to engage in both individual and group work. The Anatomy Laboratory plays a significant role in helping students in the fields of health and education develop their professional competencies.
Clinical Skills Laboratory
The Clinical Skills Laboratory is a vital educational space that enables students to learn professional procedures in a safe and controlled environment. In this laboratory, fundamental patient care procedures are conducted using simulation manikins and educational materials. Students have the opportunity to practice skills such as injection techniques, wound care, vital sign measurement, and basic clinical interventions.
The laboratory is designed to reflect a real hospital environment and is supported by modern educational technologies. Through simulation-based training, students have the opportunity to develop their professional skills while minimizing the risk of error and gaining valuable experience. This safe, hygienic, and well-equipped environment helps boost students’ confidence, contributing to their readiness for clinical practice.
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Events
The Nursing Program organizes oath ceremonies, academic club meetings, professional conferences, guest lectures by alumni, international exchange visits, and hospital-based events. These events foster ethical identity, leadership, intercultural competence, career awareness, and engagement with the real world. They enhance professional development, a global perspective, and students’ integration into nursing practice and the community.
b>FEBRUARY 2025 – OATH CEREMONY
The oath ceremony for our graduates from the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, was held 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 faculty members from our department.
APRIL 2025 – SEXUALITY CONFERENCE
On April 21, 2025, our esteemed Dean, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zeki Avcı, delivered an informative conference to our international students. During the conference, he addressed critical issues related to sexual health and awareness among young people. These topics included the risks and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the lack of comprehensive sex education among young people, and other significant issues affecting adolescents and young adults. The conference concluded with an anonymous Q&A session, during which students actively participated, demonstrating their interest in the subject
MARCH 2025 – SENIOR CITIZENS’ WEEK
Our Nursing students participated in the Elderly Week event organized in collaboration with the Girne and Çatalköy Municipalities. Our Nursing students began their internships at a nursing home to reinforce their theoretical knowledge with practical experience. During this process, they are gaining experience in geriatric health and elderly care while assisting with the care of elderly individuals.
MAY 2025 – VISIT FROM THE ASIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF UZBEKISTAN
It was a great pleasure to host students and faculty members from the Uzbekistan Asia International University at Cyprus Aydin University. During their visit, they actively participated in academic sessions, toured our state-of-the-art laboratories, and experienced various aspects of campus life. This exchange reflects our ongoing commitment to international collaboration and the promotion of global academic partnerships. We thank our guests for their visit and look forward to more meaningful collaborations in the future.
JULY 2025 – OATH CEREMONY
OCTOBER 2025 – GRADUATE SPEAKER
On October 22, 2025, the English Nursing Department organized a conference titled “The Career Journey of an International Nurse.” Peace Adedeji, a graduate of Cyprus Aydın University, served as the guest speaker and shared her experiences with the students. The discussion was very positive, and students learned various ways to succeed after graduation.
NOVEMBER 2025 – INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
On November 12, 2025, the English Nursing Department organized a conference on the topic.
“Intercultural Communication and Barriers in Nursing Practice.” Our speaker, Dr. Linda Fraim, provided students with information about differences arising from cultural variations. She discussed anxiety that may arise from situations like exams and how to manage it. She emphasized that students should strive to communicate with people from cultures other than their own by participating in festivals and engaging in interactions. Overall, it was a truly informative conference, and students learned positive ways to live outside their own cultural norms.
DECEMBER 2025 – NURSING CLUB MEETING
The Nursing Club, established at our university under the leadership of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Funda Karaman, held its first meeting as a cross-cultural gathering event with the participation of students from both the Turkish and English programs.
During the meeting, national and international students came together to share information about healthcare practices and nursing approaches in different cultures.
The aim of the event was to increase cultural awareness among students and foster a multicultural perspective on healthcare services.
News and Announcements
News, announcements, and updates related to the program should be published regularly. Timeliness in terms of date and content is important.
Contact Information
Address: Dr. Fazıl Küçük Caddesi No.80 Ozanköy/Girne Kuzey Kıbrıs
Dean E-mail: [email protected]
Vice Dean E-Mail: [email protected]
Tel: +90 392 650 00 00
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