Program Admission Requirement (Eligibility)

Academic Programs and duration of study

The following specialised nursing programs are offered, with their respective durations of study.

1. BSc in Surgical Nursing (Post-basic)

• Duration: Two and half years

2. BSc in Surgical Nursing (Generic)

• Duration: Four years

3. BSc in Operation theatre Nursing ( Post-basic)

• Duration: Two and half years

Program competencies

Based on existing local and international documents on learning outcomes, the core (essential) competencies surgical care nursing students must demonstrate at the point of graduation are defined. The core competencies are organized in five domains or thematic areas:

1. Professional and ethical practice
2. Surgical Nursing care provision
3. Communication
4. Research, educational and professional development
5. Leadership and management

Accordingly, at the point of graduation the operating theatre nursing students must demonstrate the following core competencies organized in 6 domains or thematic areas:

1. Perioperative Nursing care
2. Inter personal relationships and communication
3. Professional, legal, and ethical practice
4. Management and Leadership
5. Education and professional development
6. Evidence based practice

Admission for post basic program requires ( Surgical, and operating theatre Nurse)

1. Diploma in nursing or a TVET level 4 certificate from a recognized institution
2. Must pass & certified with updated COC examination
3. A minimum of 2 years full-time clinical experience
4. Two recommendation letters from work place. These may be:

• Both from professionals who are able to attest to the applicant‘s professional ability, or
• One academic and one professional letter of recommendation.

5. Applicant must be physically and mentally fit for the profession
6. The applicant must successfully pass the screening process including entrance exam & interview.
7. Sponsorship letter from sponsoring institution

Admission Requirement for generic students

Candidates must be a natural science student in secondary school & preparatory classes and full fill

The following criteria

• Meet the set criteria of the Ministry of Education for degree students to join higher learning institution
• Physically and mentally fit for nursing service.
• Preferably, those who choose to enter the profession.

Procedure for Application

• The applicants should apply to the office of registrar
• The office of the registrar will send the applicants to the department
• The department will select the eligible candidates and notify to the office of the registrar and will be approved by academic commission through the office of registrar.
• After admission candidates have the right for course drop and add according to the rule of the registrar if they fulfil the prerequisite courses
• Candidate can be exempted from non-professional courses ifs/he scored A or B on that specific course.