Kenya Registered Nurse (KRN) is a 3 year program approved by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
The Programme trains first level hospital based Nurses and prepares them to work efficiently in an acute health care setting.
The curriculum which is structured to include Nursing, Biological, Behavioral and Social Sciences courses provides a sound foundation for individual nurses to develop in the areas of career choice.
These areas include:
- Midwifery,
- Mental health Nursing /Psychiatry,
- Pediatrics,
- Critical Care Nursing /Intensive Care Nursing,
- Peri ? Operative Nursing (Theatre)
and to embark on degree programs.
Entry Requirements
- KCSE Mean Grade: C (plain) with
- English/Kiswahili C (plain)
- Biology: C (plain)
- Any other science Mathematics or Chemistry or Physics): C ? (Minus)
Objectives of Kenya Registered Nurse (KRN)
This Kenya Registered Nurse (KRN) Diploma offers a chance for in-depth specialisation in nursing science. You will learn how to implement basic nursing care, expand on your skills and provide professional care to your patients.
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Colleges offering Kenya Registered Nurse (KRN)
Langata
Catherine McAuley Nursing School
Nakuru Town West
Lake Lawrenzo Medical Training College
Kisumu Central