A Ph. D. nurse is one who has completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing degree.
Below is Ph.D. Nursing Salary in Ghana
Ghanaian Nurses in the lower grade earn between GHC2,000 – GHC3,000 per month.
Senior Ghanaian Nurses earn between GHC3,000 – GHC5,000 per Month.
Professors earn the most, and their salary is expected to be far above GHC96,000 per annum.
It is worthy of note that nurses are paid depending on institutions. For instance, the salary of staff nurses and psychiatric nurses is more than that of a general nurse, however, their pay is not that good either.
Certificate nurses – They earn GHS 750 monthly.
Diploma nurses – GHS 900 and above monthly.
Degree holders – GHS 1600/2000 per month.
What is the salary of diploma nurses in Ghana?
Current Nurses Salary Scale in Ghana
The current salary scale is stated below: Certificate nurses, earn GHS 700 monthly. Diploma nurses GHS 900/1400 and above monthly.
Degree holders – GHS 1600/2000 per month.
What kind of nurses get paid most?
The certified registered nurse anesthetist consistently ranks as the highest-paid nursing career.
That is because Nurse Anesthetists are advanced and highly skilled registered nurses who work closely with medical staff during medical procedures that require anesthesia.
In conclusion, it is easy to note that nurses in Ghana are not well paid and clearly need a raise.
The general pay structure for nurses in Ghana needs to be revised as more students are enrolling in the nursing programmes.
How long does it take to get a Ph.D.?
On average, a Ph. D. may take up to eight years to complete.
A doctorate degree typically takes four to six years to complete, however, this timing depends on the program design, the subject area you’re studying, and the institution offering the program.