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In its ongoing commitment to advancing healthcare standards and academic excellence, the College of Nursing successfully hosted an essential workshop titled "Scope of Practice and Job Description: Clarifying Roles, Strengthening Nursing Practice, Improving Patient Care."
Organized by the Nursing Department, the event took place on 7th July 2026 in the Conference Hall from 10:00 AM to 12:45 PM. The workshop brought together prominent educators, administrators, and healthcare professionals to tackle critical aspects of professional nursing infrastructure within the Kurdistan Region.
Prominent Attendance and Keynote Speeches
The event commenced with a welcoming atmosphere and high-profile participation from key academic and clinical leaders.
- Opening Speech by the Dean:
Dr. Vian Naqshbandi, the Dean of the College of Nursing, officially opened the workshop with an inspiring keynote address. Dr. Naqshbandi highlighted the vital importance of delineating professional boundaries and empowering nurses at every level of their careers to ensure institutional excellence.
- Distinguished Clinical Presence:
Demonstrating the strong bridge between academic instruction and clinical practice, the event was attended by Mr. Bestun, the Head of the Directorate of Nursing. His presence underscored the clinical sector's collaborative commitment to implementing structured, standardized job descriptions across regional healthcare facilities.
About the Workshop
The primary aim of this timely workshop was to enhance the collective understanding of the scopes of practice and formal job descriptions for nurses across different educational achievements, specifically targeting:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Diploma holders
By highlighting the distinct roles, responsibilities, and unique contributions of each educational tier, the workshop sought to guarantee absolute professional clarity, foster clinical accountability, and ultimately elevate the quality of patient care delivered throughout the Kurdistan Region. It served as an interactive forum for educators, administrators, and active health professionals to analyze current practices, share lived clinical insights, and pinpoint key opportunities for standardization.
Core Objectives Achieved
Throughout the sessions, participants actively collaborated to address the following key objectives:
- Comprehensive Review: Evaluating the distinct scope of practice tailored to nurses of various educational backgrounds.
- Role Clarification: Deliberating on precise job descriptions and daily responsibilities for PhD, MSc, BSc, and Diploma-holding nurses.
- Addressing Challenges: Discussing current systemic obstacles and emerging opportunities in implementing these standardized roles within the Kurdistan Region’s healthcare system.
- Actionable Recommendations: Developing a robust framework of recommendations aimed at standardizing nursing practices and job descriptions on a regional level.
"Together for a Stronger Nursing Profession"
The workshop concluded with a shared consensus on the urgent need for policy-driven standardization, paving the way for a more structured, recognized, and highly efficient healthcare workforce in the region.