REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY INTO FIRST DEGREE PROGRAM:

  • Age: 18 – 35 years.
  • Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination(SSSCE) and West African Senior Secondary Certificate Exam (WASSCE) Candidates

The general requirements for admission of WASSCE and SSSCE candidates to the degree in Nursing and Midwifery Programs are three (3) credit passes in three (3) core subjects and three (3) credit passes in three relevant elective subjects.

  • SSSCE Candidates: Credit passes (A-D) in Six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (Mathematics, Science, and English) plus three (3) relevant electives.
  • WASSCE Candidates: Credit passes (at least A1 – C6)in Six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (Mathematics, Science, and English) plus three (3) relevant electives.

 

Foreign students may be admitted on the basis of qualification from the home country for which the West African Examination Council shall determine equivalences.  Evidence of proficiency in English language for non English speaking countries is required.

 

  • Diploma holders from recognized Institutions will be considered on individual 
  • Applicants with Health Assistant Clinical (HAC) and Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC)will be considered after successful completion of an NMC recognized Access Course.
  • The first year of the program is considered primarily pre-clinical. Nursing students are only admitted in August and since most courses are sequential they are usually offered once a year.

It should be noted that these requirements satisfy both professional and academic entries. 

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS TO THE GENERIC PATHWAY

  • An interview with the School of Nursing and Midwifery admissions committee. The admissions committee seeks to admit individuals with a high degree of personal integrity, dependability, self-discipline, intellectual strength, physical stamina, very sound mind and who are caring, compassionate, and thoughtful toward others.
  • Admission by the University
  • A completed health history and physical examination from the health facility designated/approved by the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
  • Obtain application and pay feefor indexing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana during the first semester. This also requires two passport size photos.
  • Students wishing to change from another program to nursing or midwifery should refer to the ‘Change of Academic Program’ policy in the University Bulletin.
  • Students who wish to transfer to the nursing/midwifery program should go through the admission process as outlined in the academic bulletin. (See Valley View University Academic Bulletin 2013 – 2018 p. 22-30).

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BSCN PROGRAM THROUGH ACCESS COURSE (HAC/NAC)

  • An interview with the School of Nursing and Midwifery admissions committee. The admissions committee seeks to admit individuals with a high degree of personal integrity, dependability, self-discipline, intellectual strength, physical stamina, very sound mind and who are caring, compassionate, and thoughtful toward others.
  • Admission by the University.
  • A completed health history and physical examination.
  • Obtain application and pay feefor indexing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana during the first semester. This also requires two passport size photos.
  • Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana as Health Assistant Clinical (HAC) or Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC).
  • Must have a valid Auxiliary Identification Number (AIN).
  • Must work for a minimum of three (3) years in a health care facility as a HAC/NAC.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DIPLOMA TO BSCN PATHWAY

  1. A formal application and 3 letters of recommendation to the office of admissions and records.
  2. Copy of current Licensure with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana including a valid PIN.
  3. A copy of official transcripts to the office of admissions and records
  4. Completion of at least 2 years of nursing practice
  5. An interview with the admissions committee of the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
  6. Complete a medical history and physical examination from the health facility designated/approved by the School of Nursing and Midwifery.

 

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTERED MENTAL HEALTH NURSING (RMN) TO BSCN PATHWAY

Diploma holders from recognized Institutions will be considered for on individual basis.

  1. Applicants with Registered Mental Health Nursing (RMN) certificateand a minimum of two years of RMH practice would also be considered for a two year BSc. Mental Health Course.
  2. A formal application, a copy of official transcripts and 3 letters of recommendation should be sent to the office of admissions and records of VVU.
  3. Copy of current License with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana including a valid PIN.
  4. Completion of at least 2 years of nursing practice
  5. An interview with the admissions committee of the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
  6. Complete a medical history and physical examination from the health facility designated/approved by the School of Nursing and Midwifery.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTERED MIDWIFERY (RM)/STATE REGISTERED MIDWIFERY TO BSCN PATHWAY

Diploma holders from recognized Institutions will be considered for on individual basis.

  1. Applicants with Registered Midwifery (RM) certificate/State Registered Midwifery (SRM)would also be considered for a two/three-year BSc. Midwifery Course.
  2. A formal application, a copy of official transcripts and 3 letters of recommendation should be sent to the office of admissions and records of VVU.
  3. Copy of current License with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana including a valid PIN.
  4. Completion of at least 2 years of midwifery practice
  5. An interview with the admissions committee of the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
  6. Complete a medical history and physical examination from the health facility designated/approved by the School of Nursing and Midwifery.

 

INDEXING WITH NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF GHANA

All pre-licensure students must be indexed with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana during the first semester after admission to VVU School of Nursing and Midwifery.  This is necessary in order to be eligible to write the licensure examination.  Documents needed include original birth certificate, WASSCE or SSSCE results and two passport size photos. If an applicant’s name on the result slips does not correspond with name appearing on the biometric birth certificate, He/She must provide a legal document from the Register General confirming his/her identity. All fees for indexing and licensing examinations will charged separately by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

 

PROGRESSION FOR ALL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY STUDENTS

  • All students must earn a grade of C (50-55) or better in all courses including Cores, Cognates andGeneral Education. There will be no rounding of grades. At the end of the semester, final score tabulation below 50 is considered failure in the course, e.g. 9 does not satisfy a passing grade.
  • Students must obtain a passing grade in both theory and practical components of nursing and midwifery courses. A failing grade in either of the two components will result in repeating the course and /or dismissal from the program.
  • There will be NOre-sit examinations for unsatisfactory score in nursing courses. Students who achieve a score below C (50-55) in any nursing/ midwifery course must repeat that course.
  • For all nursing and midwifery levelsonly two cognates or nursing/midwifery courses may be repeated, a third course failure will result in the application of “Communicating the Consequences of Failing Grades” rules (See Valley View University Academic Bulletin 2013 – 2018 p. 58).
  • Advancement to each succeeding semester is dependent upon the successful completion of all class work and practicum shown in the preceding semester.
  • Courses taken more than two years prior will not be accepted for continuing in the program. A student must repeat those courses and be prepared to validate continuity of knowledge.
  • If a student defers from the nursing and midwifery program for more than one year he/she must repeat all the nursing courses.
  • Practical for nursing and midwifery courses will be offered off campus. The School may assist students to locate affordable accommodation. Transportation will be provided by the university. Students are expected to conduct themselves professionally in the clinical sites according to the policies of VVU.
  • Courses with practicum are designed to enable students to develop competencies in their area of practice during their supervised clinical experience.
  • Practicing Registered Nurses and Midwives are exempted from intrasemester practicum,since they are already practicing in clinical settings. However, they will participate in long vacation practicum.

 

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

       BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

  • A candidate for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing will have completed a minimum of 166(credits with a Cumulative GPA of 0 or above.
  • Meet all graduation requirements as stated in the University Bulletin such as completion of all general education / liberal arts courses required by the University.
  • Submit a research project and a patient care study of between 5,000 and 10,000 words.

 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

  • A candidate for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing will have completed a minimum of 166(credits with a Cumulative GPA of 0 or above.
  • Meet all graduation requirements as stated in the University Bulletin such as completion of all general education / liberal arts courses required by the University.
  • Submit a research project and a patient care study of between 5,000 and 10,000 words

 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MIDWIFERY

  • A candidate for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing will have completed a minimum of 166(credits with a Cumulative GPA of 0 or above.
  • Meet all graduation requirements as stated in the University Bulletin such as completion of all general education / liberal arts courses required by the University.
  • Submit a research project and a patient care study of between 5,000 and 10,000 words

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION (HAC/NAC – BSCN PATHWAY)

  • A candidate for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing will have completed a minimum of 145credits with a Cumulative GPA of 0 or above.
  • Meet all graduation requirements as stated in the University Bulletin such as completion of all general education / liberal arts courses required by the University.
  • Submit a research project and a patient care study of between 5,000 and 10,000 words.

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION (RGN – BSCN PATHWAY)

  • A candidate for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing will have completed a minimum of 80credits with a Cumulative GPA of 0 or above.
  • Meet all graduation requirements as stated in the University Bulletin such as completion of all general education / liberal arts courses required by the University.
  • Submit a research project and a patient care study of between 5,000 and 10,000 words.

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION (RMN – BSCN PATHWAY)

  • A candidate for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing will have completed a minimum of 80credits with a Cumulative GPA of 0 or above.
  • Meet all graduation requirements as stated in the University Bulletin such as completion of all general education / liberal arts courses required by the University.
  • Submit a research project and a patient care study of between 5,000 and 10,000 words.

 

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION (RM/SRM) – BSC PATHWAY)

  • A candidate for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing will have completed a minimum of 80credits with a Cumulative GPA of 0 or above.
  • Meet all graduation requirements as stated in the University Bulletin such as completion of all general education / liberal arts courses required by the University.
  • Submit a research project and a patient care study of between 5,000 and 10,000 words.

 

LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

After successful completion of the pre-licensure programs, students will be eligible to sit for the Nursing and Midwifery Council Licensing Examinations.

Level 400 students who plan to graduate in July or December must pay additional fees for course/practicum revision and NMC licensing examinations including all expenses to be incurred for the latter requirement.