Programmes

Enrolled Nurse Programme

This is a two year programme that prepares the students to function as enrolled nurses in hospitals and clinics, home care facilities, factories, industries and in the community.

After graduation the student is capable of working as part of a team, under supervision of an RN, is able to use the nursing process as a tool to determine and manage nursing problems of patients. The programme which is based on the traditional model of training of enrolled nurses has been updated and modified to meet with the current trends in nursing practice. The modifications take cognizance of the fact that as the role of the nurse is expanding, and the RN assumes roles hitherto considered physician roles, the EN is also beginning to take up tasks that were formerly reserved for the RN. There also has been a shift from the module system to credit system to facilitate acreditation of prior learning for those seeking further education.

Our graduates are given education and skills that prepare them to function in primary, secondary and tertiary levels of care, as well as in both rural and urban settings, and in third world and developed countries. Since creation, we have graduated ENs

Nursing Assistant Programme

The programme prepares students for one year to become Nursing Assistants. We prepare nurses who as part of a team (under supervision of a RN or EN) will give basic personal care to patients, residents and clients either in a facility or in a home. They will function in these areas carrying out duties like

Keeping patient's areas clean and neat

• Help the patients in their personal care
• Ensure patients' safety
• Help patients receive nutrition
• Help the patients with elimination
• Assist in rehabilitation and therapy programmes
• Handle emergencies that arise, and observe and accurately record observations
• Measure vital signs, and participate as member of nursing team
• Communicate clearly to patients, staff and significant others
• Follow all legal and ethical guidelines
• Know the limits of the jobs etc.

Our graduates will provide care based on the following six basic principles of care; as we educated them.

• Dignity
• Independence
• Privacy
• Infection control
• Safety.

The classroom, clinical and community experience we give our students cuts across care in urban and rural communities, primary, district and provincial health service institutions. This in a bid to give them a balanced placement experience. Since the inception of this programme in 2005, we have graduated nursing assistants.

Employment opportunities

Upon graduation our students have, and easily get jobs in

• Hospitals both Public and Private
• Clinics and Health Centers
• School Dispensaries
• Company Dispensaries
• Etc.