Nairobi Hospital Cicely McDonnell School of Nursing Entry Requirements.
The Management of Nairobi Hospital Cicely McDonnell School of Nursing appreciates you for your interest in studying with the institution.
We are happy that you are looking closely at the exciting opportunities available in the College.
we seek to enroll and graduate applicants who will develop and grow academically and professionally and will contribute to the College community, and the broader society.
Nairobi Hospital Cicely McDonnell School of Nursing Applications
All applications are submitted ONLINE through the application portal (Admissions Portal) available on this website.
The prospective candidates apply for admission into courses for each academic year. Selected candidates are then placed in any of the 71 Campuses located across the country.
Nairobi Hospital Cicely McDonnell School of Nursing Application Procedure
Prospective candidates are advised to visit the application portal, read the advertisement OR go through the College brochure for more information on the various courses offered and their specific entry requirements.
Interested and qualified candidates are then advised to READ the application guidelines (preservice/In-service) available on the application portal
Candidates are advised to follow the steps given in the application guideline carefully to the end to ensure success in the application process.
Take note that applications for the advertised courses are closed once they are full
Note: All applicants to the institution are advised to ensure that their applications are correctly done to give them an opportunity to compete fairly for available training vacancies.
Other areas to note are as follows;
1. Nairobi Hospital Cicely McDonnell School of Nursing has several courses at various levels with varying entry requirements, you are therefore required to read the advertisement or the College brochure, read carefully to ensure you apply correctly
2. Determine the course you would like to study and be sure you qualify.
Plan for your training in the college on time, funding and social support.
3. Be ready to take up your course, if successful, in any part of this country since our Campuses are spread all over the country.
Follow APPLICATION GUIDELINES and ensure you have applied in time and correctly.
4. Regularly check your email (the one used in the application process) for notifications from the College.
Nairobi Hospital Cicely McDonnell School of Nursing Entry Requirements
To join Nairobi Hospital Cicely McDonnell School of Nursing to pursue a Certificate course, you must have a minimum of C- with specific qualifications in cluster subjects in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examinations (KCSE).
For Diploma programmes, you must have attained a minimum of C with specific qualifications in cluster subjects. Upgrading courses require that a candidate has a certificate in a respective field while for Higher Diploma programmes, candidates must have attained a Diploma course as per the following guidelines.
The following table is a summary of the requirements for courses offered;
| S/NO | Level of training | Entry Requirement | Duration of training |
1 |
Certificate | A minimum aggregate of C- with relevant combination of other subjects is a requirement. | 2 years with the exception of nursing which takes 2 ½ years |
| 2 | Diploma | KCSE mean grade of C (or equivalent) with relevant combination of other subjects such as English, Kiswahili, Biology, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Physical Sciences.
|
3 years except Community Health Nursing which lasts 3 ½ years |
| 3 | Upgrading | Holders of a certificate in relevant fields and at least two years working experience.
|
2 years except Community Health Nursing which lasts 18 Months |
| 4 | Higher Diploma | Holders of basic Diploma in relevant fields and at least a minimum of two years working experience. | 1 year |
| 5 | Short Courses | Individuals and groups such as corporate bodies, companies and government ministries interested in any course or courses can make a written request for arrangements to be made.
|
2 weeks – 3 Months |
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