Description
The Diploma in Registered General Nursing (RGN)
programme prepares students with the essential clinical knowledge, hands-on
skills, and professional attitudes needed for curative practice. The programme
equips graduates to work effectively in hospital wards, emergency units,
operating theatres, outpatient departments, and community health facilities,
where they will provide holistic nursing care and support the diagnosis,
treatment, and rehabilitation of patients.
The philosophy of the programme is based on the
understanding that health care is a fundamental human right and that access to
skilled nursing services should be available to every individual, family, and
community. It emphasizes that nursing is not limited to preventing disease, but
extends to the active treatment and rehabilitation of those who are ill or
injured. Respect for human dignity, compassion in care, adherence to ethical
practice, and the application of evidence-based clinical knowledge are seen as
essential to effective nursing.
Entry Requirements
WASSCE Holders
Passes (A1-C6) respectively in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels
Credit in at least five (5) subject at the GCE ‘O’ level (or its equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics, with at least two passes in the relevant subject at the Advanced Level.
Higher National Diploma (HND)
Applicants must have graduated with a good HND certificate (i.e. at least 2nd class division). In addition, the applicant must have acquired a 2-year post –HND work experience. Other diploma certificates equivalent to HND may be considered.
Mature Students
Applicants must be at least 25 years old. Documentary evidence of age may be required. In addition, applicants must have passes in English Language and Mathematics. Level 100 applicants without credit passes in English Language and Mathematics must pass the Mature Students’ Entrance Examination in English Language, Mathematics and Aptitude Test.
Foreign Students
Certificates of foreign origin would be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to tertiary institutions in Ghana.
Admission of Certificate Holders into BSc. Nursing/ Diploma in Midwifery
Certificate holders in Health Assistant Clinical (HAC), Nurse Assistant Community (NAC), NAP or Nurse Assistant Public Health (NAP) may be admitted to various levels in the BSc. Nursing programme, after passing an Access Course run by the University College.
