This comprehensive diploma program prepares students to become professional nurses with expertise in both clinical practice and digital health systems. The curriculum covers core areas such as clinical nursing, maternal and child health, medical-surgical nursing, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, community-based healthcare, and health promotion. Practical training is emphasized through hospital placements and community outreach programs, ensuring graduates gain real-world patient care experience. The IT component equips learners to use hospital information systems, electronic medical records, telemedicine platforms, and digital diagnostic tools—skills that are vital in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. Graduates are registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya and meet professional standards for practice locally and globally.
Mean grade C with C in Biology, C in either Eng/Kisw, C- in either Chem/Phy/Maths
Graduates of this program are highly employable in:
Beyond formal employment, graduates can establish private clinics, home-based care services, maternal and child health programs, or consultancy in community health and wellness. With IT skills, they can also explore opportunities in telehealth nursing, digital health record management, and health informatics, providing services across borders.
This diploma serves as a foundation for further advancement in Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), Public Health, Midwifery, Health Informatics, or Healthcare Management. Graduates can also specialize in areas such as pediatric nursing, psychiatric nursing, or critical care nursing, opening pathways to leadership and advanced clinical practice.
