Modern nursing was established by Florence Nightingale, a British nurse. She established St. Thomas’ Hospital and the Nightingale Training School for Nurses in 1860. Her efforts to reform healthcare has greatly influenced nursing as a profession up to date. If by nature you’re compassionate, empathetic and of high integrity like Florence Nightingale, then nursing is the course for you.
This Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) programme is designed to equip trainees with the right competence in knowledge, skills and attitude in becoming an all round and competent nurse who is able to deliver quality and safe nursing interventions.
A registered community health nurse is diverse and dynamic with the ability to work in different fields of healthcare utilising current medical technology and equipment, globally.
KRCHN graduates can secure employment in all level hospitals owned by the government, county, mission and/or private, healthcare providing institution, international and local non-governmental organisations. Diploma in nursing holders can advance their studies to degree level or to nursing specialisation field.
There are many specialized areas you can pursue after the diploma course, for example paediatric, renal, ophthalmic, ICU, midwifery, theatre nursing, among others. You can also progress to a degree, master and even PhD. Do not hesitate to join this noble profession.
Career options
This Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) programme is designed to equip trainees with the right competence in knowledge, skills and attitude in becoming an all round and competent nurse who is able to deliver quality and safe nursing interventions.
Upon graduating, the Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse will be able to: