Department of Nursing
About
The following thematic areas in the BSc Nursing program represents compulsory areas of study for the undergraduate program. Faculty in the School of Nursing ensure that students remain focused and accountable related course work. The course work thematic areas are represented the following.
- 1. Medical and surgical Nursing
- 2. Midwifery and Reproductive health Nursing
- 3. Community Health Nursing
- 4. Mental Health Nursing
- 5. Nursing education, Leadership and Research
Undergraduate Requirements
Requirements
Applicants must meet entry requirements set by the Nursing Council of
Kenya. Direct Entry applicants must have a Mean Grade of C+ in KCSE or its Equivalent with a C+
in four Cluster Subjects namely English, Mathematics/Physics, Chemistry and Biology; or 2
Principal passes and above in KACE, with at least one in Biology and one in Chemistry.
Applicants
upgrading
from Diploma to BSc Nursing require a diploma in any of the following:
- Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)
- Kenya Registered Nursing (KRN) or
- Kenya Registered Nursing/Midwifery (KRN/M) or
- Kenya Registered Nursing/Mental Health and Psychiatry (KRN/MHP) or
- Kenya Registered Midwifery (KRM)
Graduate Requirements
Requirements
Bachelors Degree from an accredited university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale or an Upper Second Class Honours. A Lower Second Class Honours with 2 years' relevant work experience may be considered.
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