The goal of the School of Nursing and Midwifery is to prepare competent nurses and midwives who are committed to compassionate Christian service. Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science degree the graduate will be able to:
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Think critically and utilize the nursing processes to assist clients to achieve and maintain optimal wellness.
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Synthesize knowledge from the sciences, liberal arts and nursing to provide appropriate and effective client care in a variety of settings.
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Evaluate, participate in and utilize research knowledge in nursing and midwifery practice
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Demonstrate skills
necessary to implement primary, secondary and tertiary levels of health intervention in various cultural settings.
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Utilize principles of teaching and learning to promote healthy lifestyles through client education which addresses health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, and health maintenance.
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Design professional health education programs to address the multiple health care needs of residents of Ghana particularly rural communities.
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Use managerial skills effectively to allocate resources, manage personnel and to evaluate nursing care outcomes.
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Contribute to society and the nursing/midwifery profession by demonstrating continued growth in personal and professional competence and Christian values.
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To enable students to apply a holistic approach to nursing practice
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To perform beginning leadership and managerial nursing/midwifery roles.
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To demonstrate the ability to accept responsibility for nursing/midwifery actions.
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To exercise accountability in decision making and self-awareness.
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To demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and work with other members of the healthcare team.
The School of Nursing and Midwifery is approved by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) of Ghana and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of Ghana. The school offers a four (4) year Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery.
The Nursing and Midwifery programs prepare graduates for the licensing examination administered by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana. All clinical experiences will be conducted off campus at selected clinical agencies/settings. Practicum sessions are scheduled for all three shifts: Morning, Afternoon and Night shifts. No practicum is allowed between the hours of 2.00pm on Friday and 8.00pm on Saturday.
There is a clinical attachment fee for each nursing practicum. Transportation and accommodations will be organized by the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Three programs are offered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery:
1- BSc Nursing
2- BSc Midwifery
3- BSc Mental Health