MA/MS in Critical Care Nursing Specialization

Critical Care Nursing is a postgraduate specialization offered through the College of Nursing's Specialized Programs Department, designed for nurses who already hold a baccalaureate nursing qualification and want to move into intensive and acute-care settings. The college's own page currently lists the specialization as inactive, so prospective applicants should confirm directly with the department whether a cohort is being admitted before applying. The curriculum runs across three semesters, including an eight-week summer clinical practicum, and totals 40 credits weighted heavily toward supervised clinical hours alongside pharmacology, pathophysiology and advanced life-support coursework. Admission is restricted to registered nurses: candidates need a recognized baccalaureate in nursing, three recommendation letters, an active Kuwait nursing license, and a minimum of one year's experience in acute-care hospital settings, plus a pre-admission interview and an English-language proficiency test. Program objectives center on preparing specialized Kuwaiti nurses to deliver high-quality care to critically ill patients and on building the country's supply of critical-care nursing expertise.