RAKCON Milestone
RAK College of Nursing
Milestone of RAKCON
A chronological record of the key milestones that have shaped the RAK College of Nursing (RAKCON) — from its initial licensure to program launches, accreditations, memoranda of understanding, scientific conferences and national recognitions.
| # | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MoU with Konad Hospital (also known as Oasis Hospital) Al Ain on | 1st June 2022 |
| 2 | Approval for Substantial change by MOHESR, Ministry of Education for BSN program | 19th April 2022 |
| 3 | MSN Program –Renewal of Accreditation for four specialties Adult health, Psychiatric-mental health nursing, community health nursing & pediatric nursing | 2nd September 2020 |
| 4 | MSM Program – Accreditation for Master of Science in Midwifery | 2nd September 2020 |
| 5 | Accreditation for the Certificate Course in Renal Nursing from European Dialysis and Transplant nurses Association (EDTNA) / European Renal Care Association (ERCA). | 1st September 2019 |
| 6 | 4th RAKCON Scientific conference “Global Advancement & innovation in Nursing” | 28th February,2019 |
| 7 | RAKCON, RAKMHSU UAE & Oasis Hospital, Al Ain signed MOU | 6th November 2018 |
| 8 | MOU signed with Fresenius Medical Care. | 28th August,2017 |
| 9 | RAKCON-RAKMHSU and Mansoura University, Egypt signed the MOU | 5th October 2015 |
| 10 | RAKCON, RAKMHSU UAE & CAU South Korea signed the MOU and for the CAU Dean’s signature it was handed over to Dr. Kyung Sook Choi by Chung Ang University, South Korea and further MoU signing ceremony took place on 17th August 2015 in Seoul, South Korea | 25th June 2015 |
| 11 | MSN Program –Renewal of Accreditation (Full) for four specialties Adult health, Psychiatric-mental health, community health &pediatric nursing | 12 December 2014 |
| 12 | The Dean of RAKCON was awarded certificate of appreciation and recognized as “BEST NURSE LEADER” by Emirates Nursing Association (ENA, UAE) on International Nurses Day celebration at National level, UAE | 10th May 2014 |
| 12 | Agreement of Academic association between ITM Groups of institutions and RAKMHSU(RAKCON) | 30th March 2014 |
| 13 | MOHESR approval for 65 students intake for RN-BSN Bridge program | 26th December 2013 |
| 14 | Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Mafraq hospital for RN-BSN program students | 8th October 2013 |
| 15 | 3rd RAKCON Scientific program Research Workshop for registered nurses of Northern Emirates | 1st -2nd May 2013 |
| 16 | Conversion Program batch – 1 started with 20 Emirati national students from Arts & Commerce stream. | 17th March 2013 |
| 17 | The Ministry of Health signed cooperation pacts with Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University to enroll UAE high school or nursing diploma students to obtain Bachelor of Science in Nursing in RAKCON- ministerial cabinet’s decision No. (142/11k/1) of 2012. | December 2012 |
| 18 | Renewal (full) Accreditation for two Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (BSN & RN-BSN) | 26th September 2012 |
| 19 | 2nd RAKCON Scientific Nursing Conference | 31st March 2012 |
| 20 | Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Tawam hospital | 5th December 2011 |
| 21 | MSN Program commenced from | 4th October 2011 |
| 22 | Update in Pharmacy & Nursing for quality patient care | 15th April 2011 |
| 23 | Initial Accreditation of Rn- BSN program | 1st March 2011 |
| 24 | MOU signed with Louisiana State University, School of Nursing , New Orleans, USA | 16th February 2011 |
| 25 | Completion of the First Batch of RN-BSN Program students | July 2010 |
| 26 | Commencement of First Batch of RN-BSN Bridge Program | 5th October 2008 |
| 27 | MOU signed with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) | 19th June 2008 |
| 28 | Initial Accreditation for RN-BSN | 1st May 2008 |
| 29 | Commencement of First Batch of BSN Program | 22 October 2007 |
| 30 | Inauguration of the BSN Program | 21 October 2007 |
| 31 | Initial Accreditation for BSN Program effective from | 1 July 2007 |
| 32 | Agreement with the Ministry of Health | 27 December 2006 |
| 33 | Initial Licensure | 1 July 2006 |