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College of Nursing

🩺 PHILOSOPHY

The philosophy of the College of Nursing is rooted in the belief that nursing is both an art and a science, centered on compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based care. The programme is designed to develop professional nurses who possess strong clinical competencies, critical thinking abilities, and ethical decision-making skills. Through an integrated curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on clinical practice, students are prepared to promote health, prevent illness, and provide care to individuals, families, and communities across diverse healthcare settings.

🎯 OBJECTIVES

The aim of the programme is to produce competent, compassionate, and professionally responsible nurses. The programme objectives are to:

  • Equip students with comprehensive knowledge of nursing sciences, health assessment, and patient care management.
  • Develop clinical skills in medical-surgical nursing, maternal and child health, mental health, and community health nursing.
  • Inculcate professional ethics, values, and standards required for effective nursing practice.
  • Prepare graduates to provide culturally sensitive, patient-centered care across the lifespan.
  • Enable students to apply research findings and evidence-based practices in clinical settings.
  • Foster leadership, management, and health education skills for community health promotion.
  • Provide foundation for postgraduate education and specialization in various nursing fields.

📚 NURSING PROGRAMMES

Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) programmes:

Basic Nursing

Fundamentals of nursing, health assessment, basic patient care

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Care of adult patients with medical and surgical conditions

Maternal and Child Health

Obstetric nursing, pediatric care, family planning

Mental Health Nursing

Psychiatric care, counseling, mental health promotion

Community Health Nursing

Public health, primary healthcare, community outreach

Nursing Administration

Leadership, management, healthcare administration

📖 NURSING HANDBOOK

* College of Nursing student handbook and curriculum guide