Christian Service University College School Of Nursing Programmes

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the programme are to:

Understand the National Health Policies and their relevance to nursing.
Apply knowledge of principles of homeostasis to meet clients/patients need for maintenance of health.
Use the nursing process (problem solving technique) to meet health needs of patients/clients, families and communities.
Demonstrate ability to function professionally as an effective member of the health team.
Exhibit cultural sensitivity in using concepts and approaches in effective communication to relate to all manner of people.
Demonstrate ability to perform a community diagnosis, and also plan, implement and evaluate community programmes for preventive, promotive and rehabilitative services.
Plan and carry out health education in relation to identified health needs of the people.
Promote primary health care services in the community and identify and refer clients/patients where necessary.
Demonstrate ability to think critically in applying nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments.
Develop skills in managing and administering health care units within the confines of national health policies.
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional actions.
Contribute to building nursing knowledge through research and use research findings in providing health care.
Exhibit ability and skills in teaching and educating individuals, families, groups as well as communities on issues of health.
Demonstrate ability to adapt to new trends in the society through lifelong learning.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Areas of employment for registered graduate nurses include:

Hospitals
Clinics
Nursing homes
Community/public health care
Family health units
School health care
Industrial health care
Nursing educational institutions
Other educational institutions (institutional care)
Occupational health care
Research

DURATION

SSCE and WASSCE holders: The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a four year course providing an initial introduction to the basic principles of nursing.

Diploma Applicants who are holders of the Registered General Nursing (RGN) Diploma from recognised institutions plus the licensure examination of the Nursing and Midwifery Council who have at least 1 – 3 years’ working experience and a pass at Diploma level may be admitted to Third Year (Level 300) of the degree programme after a successful interview. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a two year top-up course.

Mature applicants

Mature applicants who are nurses with SRN, RMN, RM, PHN or relevant nursing certificates with one year or more of practice and good recommendation and have attained the age of 25 years are admitted to Level 200 of the programme. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a three year course.

Christian Service University College School Of Nursing Programmes