DEGREE IN NURSING
Post Basic Degree in Nursing is broad based education aimed to build
upon the skills and competencies acquired at the diploma in nursing level.
It is specifically directed to the upgrading of critical thinking skills,
competencies and standards required for practice of professional nursing and
midwifery as envisaged in national health policy. The programme is intended
to enable the graduates assume responsibilities as professional competent
nurse and midwife at basic level in providing promotive, preventive, curative
and rehabilitative services. The graduates make independent decisions in nursing
situations protect the rights of and facilitate individuals and groups in
pursuit of health, function in the hospital, community nursing services, and
conduct research studies in the practice. They are also expected to assume
the role of teacher, supervisor, and manager in clinical/public health settings.
ELEGIBILITY
A candidate seeking admission must.
a. Hold a diploma in General nursing and Midwifery (GNM).
b. Be a registered Nurse.
c. Be medically fit/have good personnel record.