Nursing Education Collaboration Agreements Signed between Assumption University & North Bangkok University

Assumption University signed academic agreements with North Bangkok University during a signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) held at Hua Mak Campus. In line with the signed agreements, the AU Bernadette De Lourdes School of Nursing Science will provide valuable advice, guidance and assistance mentoring the North Bangkok University’s School of Nursing Science which is at its infancy or starting stage.

Representing Assumption University during the MOU signing ceremony was Rev. Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, President-Rector Magnificus, while the North Bangkok University was represented by its President, Asst. Prof. Dr. Prasert Prawatrungroung.  The momentous event was witnessed by other executives, administrators and faculty of both Universities including           Dr. Pimsiri Phusiri, Dean,  AU Bernadette De Lourdes School of Nursing Science.

Due to its long years experience and well-established International Nursing Science Program; educating, training and equipping countless qualified nurses, the AU Bernadette De Lourdes School of Nursing Science has been accredited by Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council for five consecutive years, the maximum & highest accreditation or credit rating.

For these reasons, the AU Bernadette De Lourdes School of Nursing Science, is well positioned to serve as the mentor providing advice, counsel, practical suggestions, useful guidelines, required support and assistance to the North Bangkok University’s School of Nursing Science in accordance with Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council’s established standard criteria.

These worthwhile supports will pave ways for the new and young School of Nursing Science to educate and equip their nurses to be qualified professionals to serve the needs of the society.

The AU Bernadette De Lourdes School of Nursing Science

Over its 32 years’ existence & operation; administering an International Nursing Science Program and with a group of sizable highly qualified, experienced executives, administrators and faculty members, the AU Bernadette De Lourdes School of Nursing Science, has professionally educated and trained countless qualified nursing graduates and alumni who have become successful nurses currently serving in various hospitals & health institutions; especially top-class hospitals catering to foreign or international clientele & patients where service in English is required.

The signed MOU entails the following detailed contracted agreements which the AU Bernadette De Lourdes School of Nursing Science has in principles agreed to render full cooperation and supports in such areas:

  1. Mentoring the North Bangkok University’s School of Nursing in order for them to educate and train their nurses in accordance with the rules, regulations and criteria stipulated by the Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council.
  2. Providing advice, guidance, assistance and support for the North Bangkok University’s School of Nursing Science to conduct their nursing education in accordance with the standard criteria set by Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council.
  3. Assisting in their preparation, readiness, skills and expertise as well as the sharing of the teaching, learning experiences and proper systems among faculty members of two institutions in both theories and practices.
  4. Providing educational management, tactics, academic supports, exchanging experiences, and related activities for better ability and skills development towards the higher standards of students and personnel of both institutions
  5. Assisting in research, innovation, social and community services & contributions of both institutions
  6. Supporting, and assisting in problem solving for better solutions of nursing science students of both institutions.

Such agreed contracts will cover a period of 5 years during September 2020 – and August 2025 taking effect from the signing date. Any amendments, revision, cancelation or renewed extension of such cooperated agreements will be subject to both parties’ consent.

Towards the end of the session, the Rector and executives of North Bangkok University, visited the AU Nursing Science Laboratories.