What is Nursing?
Nursing is a profession within the healthcare sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life.
Certificate In Nursing Requirements In Uganda
O Level Certificate with a minimum of Passes in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology attained in a single sitting.
18 years and above.
How much is a certificate in nursing in Uganda?
School Fees Structure for Certificate in Nursing
| ITEM | Semester One | Semester Two | Semester Three | Semester Four | Semester Five |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fees per semester | 800,000 | 800,000 | 800,000 | 800,000 | 800,000 |
| Accommodation | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 |
| Meals | 300,000 | 300,000 | 300,000 | 300,000 | 300,000 |
| Development Fund | 70,000 | 70,000 | 70,000 | 70,000 | 70,000 |
| Index fee | 20,000 | ||||
| Identity card | 15,000 | ||||
| Guild fee | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 |
| UNASNM | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Uniforms | 100,000 | ||||
| Extra Curricular activities | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 |
| Institutional fee | 28,000 | ||||
| Contribution towards practicum | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| Hepatitis B vaccination | 106,000 | ||||
| IMCI | 50,000 | ||||
| Internal Exams | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 | |
| UNMEB Semester Exams | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 |
| Pre-state Final Exams | 100,000 | ||||
| Graduation fee | 150,000 | ||||
| Insurance | 25,000 | ||||
| Medical Examination | 40,000 | ||||
| Nurses Log Book | 20,000 | ||||
| Nurses & midwifery Procedure manual book | 40,000 | ||||
| Grand Totals | 2,189,000 | 1,795,000 | 1,845,000 | 1,795,000 | 2,005,000 |
| 9,629,000 |
How long is a certificate in the nursing course in Uganda?
The duration of the training takes 2.5 years or five semesters.
What can I do after a certificate in nursing in Uganda?
After completing the Nurse Assistant Clinical Programme successfully, students will have the
opportunity to top-up to do Diploma in Nursing (2 Years), Diploma in Midwifery (2 Years), or BSc Nursing (3 Years) at a preferred College or University.