The Medical University of Bahrain, affiliated with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), recently hosted nursing students from Keele University (UK) as part of their ongoing exchange program. Ms Victoria House, Ms. Katherine Towle, and Ms. Igbal Zein from Keele University participated in lectures on the Bahrain campus and engaged in clinical observerships at local healthcare facilities. Reflecting on their overseas experience, the students remarked on the comprehensive nature of the nursing curriculum in Bahrain. They also highlighted the higher nurse-to-patient ratio and the advanced medical and simulation technology utilized in clinical settings compared to their experiences in the UK.
In June of the previous year, six third-year nursing students from RCSI Medical University of Bahrain undertook a three-week program at Keele University in the UK. The students, namely Ms. Fatema Qaher, Ms. Shaikha Ali, Ms. Manar Alnahham, Ms. Zahra Alzainuddin, Ms. Aysha Alrowaiei, and Ms. Sara Mohamed, engaged in educational sessions, clinical simulations, and hospital visits. During their time at Keele University, these nursing students immersed themselves in a diverse healthcare environment, actively participating in patient interactions across various cultural backgrounds. The students explored different clinical settings in the UK, including psychiatric, maternity, minor injury services, and community home visits. Their experiences involved engaging with elderly patients facing a spectrum of health challenges, ranging from diabetic care to end-of-life care.
Professor Kathryn Strachan, who serves as the Head of the School of Nursing & Midwifery, emphasized the crucial role of international exposure in enhancing the knowledge and skills of nurses. She highlighted the significance of multicultural patient interactions and diverse care experiences in this process. As a health sciences university, the institution is dedicated to delivering a nursing curriculum with an international perspective and actively exploring global observership opportunities. Professor Strachan expressed gratitude to both public and private partner hospitals for hosting Keele University nursing students, acknowledging their contribution to fostering an international outlook within the nursing profession. The RCSI Medical University of Bahrain, with its purpose-built campus and dynamic student experience, is committed to providing a comprehensive educational journey for its students.
