HND in Nursing (3 Years)
A clinical diploma producing competent, compassionate nurses for hospitals and community health systems.
Program Focus:
1. Core Nursing Competencies:
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Medical-Surgical Nursing
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Maternal & Child Health
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Mental Health Nursing
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Community Health Nursing
2. Clinical Specializations:
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Emergency & Critical Care
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Infectious Disease Management
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Chronic Care Nursing
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Perioperative Nursing
3. Professional Development:
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Nursing Ethics & Law
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Health Education & Advocacy
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Leadership in Nursing
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Research Basics
Hands-On Training:
✔️ 2,000+ clinical hours in teaching hospitals & rural clinics
✔️ Simulation lab training (mock OR, ICU setups)
✔️ Community health outreach programs
✔️ 6-month mandatory internship
Career Pathways:
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Registered General Nurse
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Clinic Supervisor
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School Health Nurse
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Occupational Health Nurse
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NGO Medical Coordinator
African Healthcare Focus:
🔹 Tropical disease management
🔹 Low-resource emergency care
🔹 Maternal-neonatal mortality reduction
Licensure & Progression:
→ Qualifies for National Nursing Council licensing exams
→ Direct entry into BSc Nursing (Year 3)
Ideal For:
Students committed to frontline healthcare service and health system strengthening.