May 15, 2018
Class of 2018: 荔枝视频 in Qatar confers 133 nursing degrees
A total of 133 nursing students earned their undergraduate or graduate nursing degrees at 鈥檚 (UCQ) 2018 convocation ceremony at the Qatar National Convention Centre on Sunday, May 13. Professors, family, dignitaries from Qatar and Canada, and valued partners from Qatar鈥檚 health and education sectors celebrated 120 Bachelor of Nursing (BN) and 13 Master of Nursing (MN) graduates at the convocation, UCQ鈥檚 ninth.
Along with the university鈥檚 other alumni, the new cohort of UCQ graduates will contribute to the success of the health goals of Qatar National Vision 2030 and National Health Strategy 2018-2022.
Established in 2007, UCQ has educated more than 600 nurses, raising the level of local nursing talent via its dedicated academic programs. Accredited in Canada and adapted to the local culture, UCQ鈥檚 curriculum provides its nursing students with the knowledge and expertise that allows them to become fully integrated leaders in Qatar鈥檚 health-care sector.
Dignitaries from Canada in attendance included 荔枝视频 Chancellor Robert Thirsk, President Elizabeth Cannon and Provost Dru Marshall.
A total of 558 students have now earned their bachelor's degrees from 荔枝视频 in Qatar
荔枝视频 in Qatar
Cannon noted in her remarks to the audience: 鈥溊笾κ悠 graduates care deeply about helping others. They want to apply their education to tackle important challenges in community health and well-being, creating innovative solutions to address these issues. Our commitment as a university is to ensure that we鈥檙e continuing to foster the conditions for our graduates to excel, lead and innovate.
"The 荔枝视频 in Qatar is one great example of this commitment, and we鈥檙e delighted to be part of the progress taking place right here in education and health. There will be many advancements in the years ahead, as we continue working together toward excellence and leadership in nursing education.鈥
With the completion of the 2018 convocation ceremony, 558 students have earned their bachelor's degrees from UCQ, while 54 have graduated from UCQ鈥檚 master's program. Qatari nationals make up approximately 16 per cent of U荔枝视频's alumni network.
鈥淎t the 荔枝视频 in Qatar, we focus on providing our students with the skills and abilities they need to be active contributors to the future of the Qatar community鈥檚 health and wellness. It is inspiring to see 133 of our students move onto the next phase of their nursing journey,鈥 Deborah White, dean of UCQ, said. 鈥淭he recognition our graduates receive today is a result of their hard work. We could not be happier as we look to the future of our university.鈥
Dean Deborah White with a graduating student at the May 13 convocation ceremonies in Qatar.
Guest speaker Dr. Samya Ahmad Al-Abdulla, senior consultant of family medicine and the executive director of operations at the Primary Health Care Corporation, honoured the graduates鈥 achievement during her address. Al-Abdulla has been a leader in improving performance and efficiencies in Qatar鈥檚 health sector.
UCQ also honoured two graduates with the university鈥檚 highest academic distinction, the Gold and Silver medallions. The Gold Medal for academic achievement in the BN program was awarded to Nurul Lisayiha Rizkika, while Nisha Peter won the Silver Medal for academic achievement in the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Nursing program.
More than 400 students are currently registered in UCQ鈥檚 BN and MN programs. UCQ offers two paths to a BN degree 鈥 a four-year program for qualified high school graduates, and a two-year program for nurses holding diplomas in nursing from recognized institutions. The university also offers an MN in Leadership program, designed in collaboration with Qatar鈥檚 nursing community to further develop leaders in the profession.