Ajman University Strengthens Clinical Education Partnership with Thumbay University Hospital Interacting with Nursing Preceptors for BSN Training

Ajman, UAE, 4 November 2026, The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) at Ajman University hosted an interactive clinical training workshop at Thumbay University Hospital, bringing together nursing preceptors across various clinical departments. The initiative focused on strengthening clinical mentorship, enhancing experiential learning quality, and seamlessly aligning academic expectations with hands-on practice for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students.

The event provided a collaborative platform for clinical mentors and university faculty to refine their shared vision for clinical education. Key discussions centered on effective bedside supervision, active student engagement in patient care, professional conduct, patient safety standards, comprehensive clinical documentation, and delivering constructive feedback.

During the sessions, COPHS Nursing faculty members Dr. Bonita Fournier, Dr. Hosny Sultan, and Dr. Wafa Alkhasawneh presented detailed frameworks covering course-specific learning outcomes, core competencies, and progress evaluation tools. Special emphasis was placed on translating theoretical concepts into meaningful bedside experiences, maintaining accurate procedural logs, and fostering transparent communication between clinical staff and academic leaders.

Highlighting the importance of academic-clinical partnerships, Prof. Abeer AlGhananeem, Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, stated: “Clinical preceptors are essential to bridging classroom instruction with hands-on patient care. Collaborative initiatives like this ensure our clinical partners are fully aligned with our students' learning outcomes and target competencies. Our ongoing partnership with Thumbay University Hospital underscores our dedication to delivering experiential learning that shapes competent, confident, and compassionate nursing leaders.”

Ajman University expresses its appreciation to Thumbay University Hospital’s leadership and nursing staff for their steadfast partnership. Special recognition is also extended to the COPHS’ Office of Experiential Learning members, Dr. Subish Palaian, Dr. Alaa Farajallah, Ms. Hind Alali, Ms. Hanan Almheiri, and Ms. Maisaa Shaat for their effort in coordinating the successful event.