The Department of Nursing, formerly known as the College of Nursing, was established under the National Institute of Higher Education Research Science and Technology (NIHERST) in 1990. Over the twenty years of its existence, the department’s programme offerings have developed from an apprenticeship programme to an associate degree, with two options in general nursing and psychiatric nursing. In 2009, the associate degree programmes were upgraded to bachelor’s level, consistent with international trends in nursing education.
The department continues to play a critical role in training for the health sector and remains committed to continuously improving the services offered to its students and industry stakeholders.
The Department of Nursing offers the following degree programme options:
Bachelor Degree Programmes |
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| B.Sc. Nursing (General) | |
| B.Sc. Nursing (Psychiatric) |
Bachelor of Science – General Nursing (BSN)
The Bachelor of Science degree programme in Nursing is suitable for new applicants who want to enter the nursing profession as well as for practicing nurses who wish to upgrade their professional status. The programme has two tracks: general nursing and psychiatric nursing and it is designed to produce nursing professionals who are equipped to function more efficiently and effectively in the constantly changing dynamics of the modern health care environment. Through the curriculum, students develop an in-depth understanding of nursing philosophy, nursing theory and conceptual frameworks that underpin nursing practice. They also acquire critical thinking skills and the ability to engage in evidence-based practice, professional reflection and visioning, thereby ensuring their readiness to make a meaningful contribution to nursing leadership and management in Trinidad and Tobago.
Graduation Requirements: B.Sc. – General Nursing
To be awarded the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (General Nursing track), students must successfully complete 135 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0, according to the following distribution:
Required courses in the major area of study 66 credits
Core curriculum courses 48 credits
Support courses 21 credits
Total Credits Required for Graduation 135 credits
Clinical Competencies: Students are also required to demonstrate competence to function in a clinical environment. To this end, clinical assessments will be undertaken continuously throughout the programme to determine students’ levels of clinical competence.
Total clinical hours (Requirement of the Nursing Council) 3280 hours
Career Option:
- Nurse
Bachelor of Science degree – Psychiatric Nursing
Graduation Requirements: B.Sc. – Psychiatric Nursing
To be awarded the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (Psychiatric Nursing track), students must successfully complete 136 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0, according to the following distribution:
Required courses in the major area of study 67credits
Core curriculum courses 48 credits
Support courses 21 credits
Total Credits Required for Graduation 136 credits
Clinical Competencies: Students are also required to demonstrate competence to function in a clinical environment. To this end, clinical assessments will be undertaken continuously throughout the programme to determine students’ levels of clinical competence.
Total clinical hours (Requirement of the Nursing Council) 3280 hours
Career Option:
- Psychiatric Nurse
Faculty Information:
Rupert Jones
Department Chair
Senior Lecturer – Nursing
M.Phil, B.A, Dip, Cert
Research Interest: Nursing education
Catherine E Dalrymple
Lecturer – Mental/Orthopedic Nursing
B.Sc., BA, Cert, RGN, RN, RM
Research Interest: Nursing education
Steve Mohammed
Senior Lecturer – General and
Psychiatric Nursing
M.Ed., Dip, Cert, RN
Research Interest: Nursing education
Carolyn Bascombe-McCave
Senior Lecturer – Medical/Surgical nursing, gynecology, obstetrics and ICU
M.Ed., B.Sc., RN, LM, CCN
Research Interest: Nursing education
Marina Fraser
Lecturer – Nursing, psychiatry and midwifery
ASD, B.Sc., Dip, RN
Research Interest: Nursing education
Shirley Rajkumar
Senior Lecturer – Nursing, midwifery
Dip, Cert, RN, RM,
Research Interest: Maternity and childcare
Abraham Bremnor
Senior Lecturer – Nursing and Psychology
MA, B.Sc, ASD (M.Phil in progress)
Research Interest: Nursing education
Maureen Giddings-Estwick
Lecturer – Nursing
M.Ed. RN, LM
Research Interest: Nursing education
Daisy S. Ramperad-Rattan
Senior Lecturer – Nursing, midwifery and research
M.Phil, B.Sc., RN, RM,
Research Interest: Tobacco control
Beryl Brewster
Senior Lecturer – General Nursing and health visiting
M.Sc., BA, ASD, Dip, Cert, RN, RNT,
R.M
Research Interest: Nursing education
Linda Lewis-Suite
Lecturer – Gerontology/clinical nursing
RMN, RN
Research Interest: Nursing education
Henry Sandy
Lecturer – Gerontology, medical/surgical nursing
Post cert, RN, AHA, Dip.
Research Interest: Nursing education
Avril Wilba Carter
Clinical Instructor Psychiatric Nursing
ASD
Research Interest: Nursing education
Ruhee Mir-Mohammed
Senior Lecturer – Nursing, health sciences
M.Sc., B.Sc., Dip, RGN, CCN
Research Interest: Nursing education
Ynolde Sitahall
Senior Lecturer – Nursing
M.Sc., Cert, RN
Research Interest: Nursing education