Welcome to Nursing at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
Nursing is at the heart of healthcare. It is more than a profession; it is a commitment to compassion, advocacy, and excellence in patient care. At Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, our nurses lead, teach, and care with dedication, making a difference in every patient’s experience.
They serve as caregivers, educators, leaders, and researchers who play an essential role in improving health outcomes and supporting patients and families throughout their care journey.
This section of our website is a resource for everyone who shares an interest in nursing. Whether you are a student exploring the profession, a practicing nurse seeking new knowledge, or a member of the community wanting to learn more about what we do, you will find information and inspiration here.
Our goal is to support, educate, and recognize the nursing community while highlighting the vital contribution of nurses to the future of healthcare.
Nursing Mission and Vision
Misson
To provide evidence-based, person-centered nursing care
Vision
Be the regional leader in advancing nursing care and practice
Nursing Values
Nursing Strategic Plan
The Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare Nursing Strategic Plan represents a thoughtful alignment with the broader organizational vision of Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare. It is rooted in the shared goals of enhancing patient outcomes, fostering a supportive work environment, and elevating the quality of care.
Professional Practice Model
Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare Professional Practice Model serves as a comprehensive framework that aligns nursing practice with JHAH’s mission, vision, values, and nursing philosophy. Designed to unify and guide our nursing teams, the PPM is instrumental in defining and integrating the standards of nursing practice, supporting our nurses in delivering high-quality and compassionate care.
This model reinforces the goals of our Nursing Strategic Plan, setting clear expectations and goals for all nurses at JHAH. By encapsulating the principles of patient-centered care, collaboration, and professional accountability, the PPM acts as a guide, empowering our nurses to provide exceptional, personalized care that leads to optimal, person-centered outcomes.
Discover the Nursing Professional Practice Model
Translate Nursing Performance into Numbers
Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare proudly participates in the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators, reinforcing our commitment to nursing excellence and patient-centered care. NDNQI allows Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare to benchmark performance against national standards in areas such as patient falls, pressure injuries, and nurse satisfaction. By leveraging this data, we enhance clinical outcomes, support professional development, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Participation in NDNQI aligns with our Magnet® journey by demonstrating a strong focus on quality, accountability, and evidence-based nursing practice.
Diversity of Nursing at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
At Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, our nursing workforce represents remarkable diversity, bringing together 18 nationalities under one mission, delivering exceptional patient care. This rich blend of cultures, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care while fostering collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity across our teams.
Nursing Programs
Internship Program
The Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare Nurse Internship Program is designed to facilitate the transition from nursing student to professional nurse. It begins after the nursing student has fulfilled the academic requirement of the four-year degree in nursing from a university in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The program is 52 weeks long and it covers the core nursing areas inclusive of medicine, surgery, mother & child, pediatrics, community clinics, and nurse administration. All Saudi nurses who study for a Bachelor Degree in nursing must complete one full year as a nurse intern. The Nurse Internship Program is under the direction of the Clinical Practice Education & Research Division, which provides an environment that promotes high educational standards and contributes to quality care for the JHAH patient population.
Registered Nurse (RN) Residency Program
The RN Residency Program is a planned, comprehensive training period in which registered nurses obtain the knowledge and skills to deliver safe, quality care in their specialty area of practice. The RN Residency Program provides support for registered nurses as they initially transition from novice to competent level into the specialty area of practice. This program is accredited at JHAH with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Bridging Program
The nursing bridging program is a program to advance and develop practical nurses who have completed a nursing diploma program to become a registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree.
High Diploma Programs
The available high diploma program at JHAH is the Advanced Nursing Diploma in Home Healthcare is designed to provide an opportunity for professional nurses to develop specialized practice and to upgrade their knowledge and clinical competence in the area of Home Healthcare nursing to international standards. Upon successful completion, participants earn a postgraduate diploma in Home Healthcare Nursing. This program is offered under the supervision of the Saudi Commission of Health Specialties.
Leadership Program
The Nursing Leadership Program aims to develop the skills needed for nurse leaders at JHAH to transform healthcare delivery.
New Hires Orientation Program
The Nursing New-Hire Orientation Program is designed to facilitate a smooth transition for newly hired nurses into their roles. It includes an overview of the organization’s mission, values, and culture, as well as essential policies and procedures. Attendees receive training on clinical protocols, safety practices, and technology systems used in patient care. It ensures that new nurses feel supported and well-prepared to provide high-quality care. This comprehensive orientation aims to enhance job satisfaction and promote retention among nursing staff.
Preceptorship Program
The Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare preceptorship program is a distinguished path for supporting the nursing new hire or a transferee nurse to adapt to a new area or new job responsibilities during the initial orientation period. It provides stimulating professional growth, supports career development, enhances staff morale and improves quality of care within JHAH workplace environment.
Nursing RN Residency Mentorship Program
The nursing RN residency mentoring program is designed by the nursing department under the nursing organization's mission, which is "To provide evidence-based person-centered nursing care" and with the vision "To be the regional leader in advancing nursing care and practice." The nursing mission and vision are in line with JHAH's mission: "To enhance the health and well-being of the people we care for in an environment of quality, growth, and learning." The vision is, "We strive to be a healthcare system that is a regional leader in patient and family experience, clinical outcomes, and the advancement of health professions."
Knowledge Transfer Agreement (KTA) Activities
Nursing staff education is a key priority of the KTA Activities that focus on professional growth and development through nursing leadership program modules, clinical courses conducted via distance learning and through observerships. In addition, JHAH nurse interns continue to utilize the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Residency Program Leadership and Management course.
DAISY Award Program
The DAISY Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. The DAISY Foundation was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who died from complications of the autoimmune disease Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) in 1999. During his hospitalization, they deeply appreciated the care and compassion shown to Patrick and his entire family. When he died, they felt compelled to say “thank you” to nurses in a very public way.
Throughout the year anyone may submit a nomination – including patients, family members, co-workers, physicians, staff – anyone who experiences or observes extraordinary compassionate care being provided by a nurse can thank them with a nomination for The DAISY Award.
DAISY Award recipients are presented with a certificate, a DAISY Award pin, gifts and a spotlight page on The DAISY Foundation website and the JHAH Nursing Website, featuring a photo and telling the story of why this nurse was honored.
To learn more, visit DAISY Foundation.org
Clinical Advancement Program (CAP)
The Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) is a structured system that strives to acknowledge qualities of nursing excellence and expertise in clinical practice. It requires nurses to utilize education and certification, research, clinical skills, and leadership skills to positively influence their work environment and improve patient outcomes. It is a reward system that can improve clinical performance and foster professionalism.
The Magnet® Journey
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® designation is the highest and most prestigious credential a healthcare organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes.
Magnet® Accreditation Goals
- Identify excellence in delivery of nursing care
- Promote quality in an environment that supports professional clinical practice
- Provide a way to disseminate best practices in nursing services
Magnet® Ambassadors
Magnet® Ambassadors at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare are key advocates for Magnet excellence. These ambassadors play a vital role in educating, engaging, and motivating their teams throughout the Magnet journey. They serve as liaisons between the nursing staff and the Magnet Steering Councils, ensuring that Magnet standards, goals, and updates are effectively communicated and understood across the organization.
Shared Governance at JHAH
The Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare Nursing Shared Governance Structure serves as the foundation for nursing empowerment, professional accountability, and collaboration across the nursing department. This structure is key to giving bedside nurses a voice in decision-making processes and fostering ownership, equity, and autonomy within the nursing practice environment.
Accreditations
Events
2025 Nursing Congress
Join nursing professionals on December 3–4, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt, for 'Driving a Culture of Excellence.' Connect with leaders, explore innovations in patient care, and discover best practices and quality improvement strategies that advance nursing excellence.
Over two enriching days, participants will have the opportunity to engage with international and local speakers, gain insights from research and quality improvement initiatives, and participate in dynamic discussions that shape the future of the nursing profession.
