Post RN Nursing (2-Years)
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing after diploma in nursing is a comprehensive 2-year program designed to prepare graduates to deliver safe, competent, and compassionate nursing care, rooted in theoretical knowledge and professional standards. The curriculum emphasizes relational practice, leadership, critical inquiry, and the ethics of care. Courses are conducted at the College’s Health Sciences Centre, a state-of-the-art facility featuring advanced labs and computerized human patient simulators, ensuring a high-quality, hands-on learning experience.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Matric with Science (Biology, Chemistry & Physics as compulsory subjects)
- Diploma in Nursing
- Diploma in Midwifery (any Post Basic Specialty for males in lieu of midwifery)
Commencement of Session:
Session
- Admission Start
- Merit List Display
- Commencement of Academic Year
- Total Seats
- Scholarships
Tentative Date
- August/September
- October
- 1st week of December 2024
- 50 students
- PEEF & NEST Scholarship
Career Options after Degree:
Here are career opportunities for POST-RN students:
- Registered Nurse (RN):Providing direct patient care in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.
- Nurse Manager: Overseeing nursing staff and managing patient care operations within healthcare facilities.
- Public Health Nurse: Working within communities to promote health education, disease prevention, and wellness.
- Critical Care Nurse: Specializing in the care of patients with serious, complex conditions in intensive care units.
- Pediatric Nurse: Providing specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents.
- Nurse Educator: Teaching and mentoring future nursing students in academic institutions.
- Nurse Researcher: Conducting research to advance nursing practices and healthcare outcomes.
- Home Health Nurse: Offering care to patients in their homes, managing chronic conditions, and promoting independence.
- Occupational Health Nurse: Ensuring the health and safety of employees in the workplace.
- Nurse Consultant: Advising healthcare organizations on best practices, policy development, and patient care strategies.
- Nurse Anesthetist (with further specialization): Administering anesthesia and providing care before, during, and after surgical procedures.
- Nurse Practitioner (with further specialization): Providing advanced clinical care, including diagnosis and treatment, often with a focus on primary care.
- Case Manager: Coordinating patient care and services to ensure efficient and effective treatment plans.
- Nursing Informatics Specialist: Integrating nursing science with information technology to manage and communicate data, information, and knowledge in nursing practice.
- Travel Nurse: Providing nursing care on short-term assignments in various locations, often in areas with high demand for nurses.