Train to Become a Skilled and Compassionate Nurse
Start Your Higher National Diploma in Nursing
If you are passionate about improving maternal and newborn health, the Basic Midwifery Programme at St. Francis Catholic College of Nursing Sciences offers the training and support you need to succeed in the healthcare profession.
Midwives make a life-changing impact every day by helping bring new life safely into the world.
What Students Will Learn
This programme is design to prepare competent, skilled, polyvalent nurse practitioners, versatile midwives and professionally knowledgeable public health nurses who will use problem-solving skills in providing safe, acceptable, effective and affordable quality health services to meet the heath needs of individuals, families and communities at all levels of care.
Foundational Courses
Students begin with essential subjects that provide the scientific base for healthcare practice. These include:
- Medical Sociology
- Community Health Nursing
- Ethical and legal issues in Nursing
- Behavioural and Social Sciences
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Nutrition and Community Health
- Communication and Professional Ethics
These courses prepare students to understand the physical, psychological, and social aspects of patient care.
The HND Programme is structured to runs for two (2) years
During this period, students participate in structured classroom lectures, laboratory sessions, and supervised clinical placements. This combination ensures that theoretical learning is reinforced through real-life healthcare practice.
What Students Will Learn
The programme is carefully structured to build knowledge progressively, starting with foundational sciences and advancing to specialized midwifery training.
General Nursing
Students begin with essential subjects that provide the scientific base for healthcare practice. These include:
- Emergency and Disaster Nursing
- Pharmacology III
- Child Health I
- Medical-Surgical Nursing II
- Medical-Surgical Nursing III
Midwifery Clinical Training
A major component of the programme is practical training in maternity care environments. Students gain hands-on experience in areas such as:
- Medical-Surgical Nursing IV
- General Laboratory Technique
- Medical Sociology.
- Communication in English III
- Principles of Management and Teaching I
- Reproductive Health
- Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing
Public Health
As students progress through the programme, they are introduced to more complex areas of maternal healthcare, including:
- Public Health Nursing I
- Food Microbiology & Hygiene
- Normal Midwifery
- Community-based maternal healthcare
- Research methods in nursing a
- Health informatics and documentation
Applicants with the following qualifications may be considered for admission into the Higher National Nursing programme
- National Diploma (ND) in Nursing programme
- A pass at the National Diploma Nursing level
Candidates must be at least 17 years old at the time of application.
Applicants will be required to sit for a college entrance examination, which typically covers:
- English Language
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
Candidates who pass the entrance examination may be invited for an interview to assess their motivation, communication skills, and readiness for healthcare training.
Step 1: Obtain the Application Form
Visit the official website of St. Francis Catholic College of Nursing Sciences or the admissions office to obtain the application form.
Step 2: Complete the Application
Fill out the application form carefully and ensure all required information is provided.
Step 3: Upload or Submit Required Documents
Applicants may be required to submit:
- O’Level result(s)
- Birth certificate or age declaration
- Passport photograph
- Identification documents
Step 4: Pay the Application Fee
Pay the prescribed non-refundable application fee using the payment method indicated by the college.
Step 5: Write the Entrance Examination
Eligible candidates will receive details of the entrance examination schedule.
Step 6: Attend the Interview
Successful candidates will be invited for an oral interview before final admission decisions are made.
