Our department was established in 2010 as the first school of medicine in Turkey within the body of Bezmialem Vakif University, Faculty of Health Sciences. The founding Dean of Bezmialem Vakif University, School of Health Sciences, Prof. Ahmet Belce and the founder head of department, the deceased Assoc. Prof. Nesrin Reis are scholars who have made great contributions to the educational and academic development in the field of nursing.
All human oriented health issues carried out under the academic activities of the Nursing Department are in tune with holistic approach and humanist philosophy. As such, the constitutive principles and academic staff have been established in conjunction with the premises of education, training and research.
The curriculum of our department has been prepared regarding the criteria stipulated by national / international accreditation organizations, and is supported by theoretical courses, lab work and internships in hospital clinics and polyclinics. By adopting the knowledge they have learnt in their clinical internships, graduation projects, and theoretical education, students acquire the skills necessary for success in their professional life.
As for postgraduate education, it started in 2014 with the expansion of academic staff and then a doctoral program was introduced in 2016-2017 Academic Year.
Our nursing department follows internationally recognized standards with its outstanding and dynamic academic staff and well equipped physical and the social infrastructure. Thereby, it has been a leading university in the field of nursing since its foundation. The scientific equipment and social surroundings of our school pave the way for English speaking, self-confident students with strong communication skills. Furthermore, upon graduation students are ready to make a difference and inspire changes in the health industry. As a matter of fact, our goal is to make our graduates maintain their career successfully and be highly sought after individuals in national and international health market.