Tuesday, 22 January 2013

NURSE


How to become a nurse in Kenya
To be a nurse, you need the following
Degree
For the degree, you will register for Bachelor of Science (Nursing) course whose qualifications are Mean grade C+ in KCSE and at least C+ in Math/Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English/Kiswahili
It takes takes 4yrs. It is offered in UON, KU, GLUKS, JKUAT, MOI, MKU among others

Diploma in community health nursing
Entry Requirements:
KCSE aggregate C plain with
• C in English or Kiswahili and Biology or Biological Sciences.
• C- in any one of the following: Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry, Mathematics
Offered at any medical training colleges and also universities
Duration 3 ½ yrs

Certificate in Community health nursing
Entry Requirements:
KCSE minimum aggregate C- with
• C- in English or Kiswahili and Biology or Biological Sciences
• D+ in any one of the following: - Physical Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry
Duration 2 ½ years

Salaries
In government hospitals, the starting salary for diploma holders ranges between 24,662 - 29,918 while for degree holders the starting salary is 31,020. The starting salaries can range from 28,000 to 35,000 in big private hospitals.

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