Department of Professional Nursing Studies
(Jabatan Pengajian Profesional Kejururawatan)
Department of Professional Nursing Studies
Kulliyyah of Nursing · International Islamic University Malaysia
The Department of Professional Nursing Studies (PNS)
is a foundational academic department within the Kulliyyah of Nursing,
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), dedicated to cultivating
ethical, knowledgeable and holistic nursing professionals.
Anchored in IIUM's Tawhidic epistemology, the Department integrates spiritual values with academic and professional excellence, nurturing nursing students who are prepared to serve patients, communities and society with knowledge, compassion and integrity.
Anchored in IIUM's Tawhidic epistemology, the Department integrates spiritual values with academic and professional excellence, nurturing nursing students who are prepared to serve patients, communities and society with knowledge, compassion and integrity.
Core Subject Areas
Fundamentals of Nursing
Medical Sociology
Ethics
Professionalism
Values-Driven Nursing Education
✦ Integrating Knowledge, Values & Professional Practice
The Department's educational approach is grounded in
IIUM's Tawhidic worldview, integrating professional
nursing knowledge with ethical awareness, spiritual values and
responsibility towards humanity.
These foundational disciplines form an important part of both undergraduate and postgraduate nursing education, helping students understand nursing roles, healthcare dynamics, interpersonal relationships and moral responsibilities across clinical and community settings.
📘 Theory-Practice Integration
The Department places strong emphasis on
theory-practice integration and values-driven learning,
ensuring students are prepared to navigate increasingly complex
healthcare environments with integrity, empathy and professionalism.
Through foundational nursing knowledge and professional studies, students develop a broader understanding of the human, social, ethical and professional dimensions of nursing practice.
🌱 Academic & Professional Development
The Department actively promotes
academic inquiry, leadership and continuous professional
development among its faculty members and students.
This commitment supports lifelong learning, scholarly development and the continuous strengthening of nursing education and professional practice.
✦ Towards Ummatic Excellence
Aligned with IIUM's vision of Ummatic excellence,
the Department is committed to nurturing nursing graduates who are
not only academically and clinically prepared, but also
socially responsible, ethically conscious and spiritually
grounded.
Knowledge
Integrity
Professionalism
Ethics
Empathy
Spiritual Values
Contact Us
✉ pns_kon@iium.edu.my
Dr. Mohamad Firdaus Mohamad Ismail
Associate Professor
Area of Specialisation: Qualitative Research in Nursing, Spirituality and Religiosity in Healthcare, Transcultural Nursing, Nursing Ethics, Application of Maqasid Shariah (Objectives of Islamic Law) in Nursing Practices, Islamic Legal Maxims in Nursing
