How to become a nurse in Kenya

This article aims to provide information on how to become a nurse in Kenya, necessary qualifications, skills required, and expected salary.

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You likely know someone who wants to become a nurse but has no idea how to get started. In Kenya, nursing is one of the most in-demand professions. Unfortunately, a lack of knowledge about the admission criteria means that many individuals lose out on a career in this profession.

So that you may choose the ideal nursing program for your credentials, you need to be aware of this information. This article put together a list of nursing programs in Kenya and information on how to apply.

Thousands of students enroll in approved nursing schools in Kenya each year to start their future careers. Major hospitals, especially those in outlying locations, provide several of these programs, making them widely available.

In Kenya, obtaining a certificate in nursing is the lowest degree of certification required to work as a nurse. In addition to the associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in nursing, there are various short-term medical training programs available to the general public. Many private colleges in Kenya provide part-time nursing degrees for those who work.

Requirements to study nursing in Kenya

Unlike doctors and clinical officers, nurses are more active in the patient’s health care than only diagnosing and treating patients.

To be accepted into a Kenyan nursing program, you must meet the following requirements (degree level).

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Nursing requirements for a bachelor’s degree

As a minimum, students must score C+ in each English, Chemistry, Biology/Biological Sciences, and Mathematics/Physics in their KCSEs to be eligible for direct entry.

A Registered Nurse who wishes to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing may do so by earning a Diploma in Nursing (Kenya Registered Nursing) and a mean grade of C in the Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).

Those interested in upgrading must have worked as nurses for two years after earning their Diploma in Nursing. In addition, you must be a legitimate member of the NCK (Kenya’s Nursing Council)

Several colleges and universities recognize the following degrees for the upgrading program: