What is A Nursing School?
Nurse education consists of the theoretical and practical training provided to nurses with the purpose to prepare them for their duties as nursing care professionals.
Requirements For Starting A Nursing School In Uganda
Application letter to the Registrar Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council with the following
contents;
Location and the name of the Unit
Professional training i.e institution, year & course undertaken
Current Employment
Attach the following
2 passport-size photographs
Brief Curriculum Vitae (C.V)
Photocopies of the professional certificates obtained
Recent renewal receipt and License
Recommendation letter from the employers
Also, Note that;
For a Nurse;
One must have worked for a minimum of 10 years and above and in a recognized health
facility (ies). Only applicable to Nurses at a registered level
For a Midwife;
One must have worked for 5 years and above and from a recognized health facility. This applies
to both Enrolled and Registered Midwives.
All nurses and midwives working in Uganda must have a general license to practice and this has
to be renewed every 3 years.
The fee for enrolment/registration includes the license fee for the first three years.
When you collect your first certificate of enrolment or registration please do not leave the
Council offices until you have been told what your license number is and had it is written on your
receipt, along with the year for renewal.