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School of Nursing & Midwifery (Kenya)

Transforming Lives

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Our History

ABOUT THE AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY

• AKU educates leaders who make a difference in the lives of their fellow citizens
• We address widespread problems through research and deliver international-

quality healthcare

• In everything we do, we strive to raise the standards of living in the societies we

work

• We empower women and the disadvantaged, build support for pluralism and

collaborate with government, local partners and world-renowned organizations to achieve shared goals

THE AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY, EAST AFRICA (AKU-SONAM EA)

• SONAM

was established in 2001 to provide high-quality training to working nurses and midwives

• Our

programs develop capacity in leadership, critical thinking and service innovation

• Our programs aim to address service gaps

and transform the landscape of health

SONAM’s PHILOSOPHY

YOU CAN COUNT ON US…

• We focus on instructing working nurses & midwives

– Large-scale workforce demand – Proven in-country retention – Proven impact, clinical service & leadership

• Strengthen focus on midwifery-related programmes
• We will soon offer a Master of Science in Advanced Practice Midwifery

OUR IMPACT OVER 15 YEARS

• We have trained over 2,100 highly skilled

nurses across Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda

• 90% of nurses have stayed in the region

after graduation

• Over 60% of our graduates work in the

public sector

• Those working in clinical positions directly

benefit over 2 million people each year

• Over 100 of our graduates are in leadership

positions

Our Impact

OUR ALUMNI

Anthony Ndung’u at the 3rd Global Conference on Emergency Nursing & Trauma Care in Netherlands Stacy Kendi pioneered the idea

• f the Machakos Cancer Care

and Research Center; the first of its kind by a county government in Kenya We have a strong Alumni Association that hosts annual events

Aga Khan University Hospital

Jemimah Kimeu, Chief Nursing Office AKUHN

Lydia Nyachiro Nursing Officer In-charge of Medical Surgical Units The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu

“It was very easy for me to get back to school and study because what I was doing was practically what we were taught in class. I would apply the skills and knowledge gained at school each day in my

• work. I enjoyed my work as a

nurse even more.” Eunice Makena The Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa

ELIJAH MWANGI THE NURSE TEACHER

Assistant Chief Nurse & Course. Manager, Critical Care Training Kenyatta National Hospital “I constantly reflect back to my education at AKU to guide the decisions that I make as both a leader and educator” “Equipment and units are useless without proper manpower. I want to see my students and mentees across the country serving the people of Kenya to the best of their abilities.”

GEORGE AGOT

Has served as Chief Nursing Officer Pumwani Maternity Hospital

What our stakeholders say:

“The impact of AKU graduates on the

• utcomes of our
• rganization! They

always add quality, and commitment, to the

• rganization”

WHAT WE OFFER:

Undergraduate programmes:

• Post-RN Bachelor of Science in

Nursing (2.5 years)

• Post-RN Bachelor of Science in

Midwifery (2.5 years) Graduate programs

• The MSc in Advanced Practice

Nursing (MSc – APN (2 years)

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BSCM)

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After the BSCM, we expect graduate midwives will:

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSCN)

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After the BSCN, we expect graduate nurses will:

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Entry Requirements - BScN and BScM

• Aggregate score of C plain in KCSE or Division II in KCE.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) and hold a current

practice license and of good standing.

• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of practice experience.
• Must be a holder of a diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health

Nurse (KRCHN) or a diploma Kenya Registered Nurse (KRN) and Kenya Registered Midwife (KRM) - (KRN and KRM) from a recognized training institution.

How do you apply?

• You have to fill out an application form, complete and sign it; and submit it along

with certified copies of your:

• KCSE or KCE certificate
• Diploma in Nursing certificate
• Diploma in Nursing transcript
• Certificate of enrolment/registration with Nursing Council of Kenya
• Letter of release/recommendation from current employer
• Two passport-size photographs
• A non-refundable application fee of Ksh. 3,000/-

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Master of Science in Advanced Practice Nursing – Adult health

Philosophy of the program

We believe that:

• Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) is an advanced practice programme that provides

primary, acute and specialty care across the lifecycle through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses and injuries

• APN nurses require expert knowledge, complex decision-making skills and clinical

competencies to appropriately respond to the 21st century health needs

• The APN nurse is responsible for diagnosing, prescribing, undertaking a wide range of

procedures, develop and lead whole services, consulting, ethical decision-making, case management and leadership in delivering safe care to patients and their families.

• Each patient has the right to receive care based on his/her personal preferences and

must be cared for with an appreciation of his or her wholeness, integrity, and relation to family and environment

• The APN will effectively and efficiently work in various healthcare settings collaborating

with a multidisciplinary team to provide the highest quality of care

• Lifelong learning and the spirit of enquiry are essential for the APN nurse to enhance

professional competencies and to advance nursing practice

Expected learning outcomes (APN)

• Adopt a scientific, deliberate approach to advanced nursing practice and

clinical scholarship to improve the health and health care of individuals, groups and populations, with special emphasis on rural and vulnerable populations

• Integrate advanced skills in communication, critical thinking, translational

research and nursing practice to address the quality of health and safety of healthcare delivery to individuals, groups and populations

• Apply the advanced practice nursing roles as practitioner, leader,

innovator, clinical scholar, healthcare advocate and collaborator to address the current and future health and healthcare delivery needs at the individual, group, population and system level

• Demonstrate advanced practice leadership through the incorporation of

ethical, cultural, social, political and economic strategies to transform health systems

• Apply scientific evidence from multiple disciplines to improve and

transform health care and health care outcomes.

• Advocate for a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach to decrease or

eliminate health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations.

How will you learn?

Entry Requirements - APN

• Must be a registered nurse with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) and

hold a current practice license.

• Must have a minimum two (2) years of practice experience, after having

completed an undergraduate degree programme.

Entry Requirements - APN

• Relevant academic bachelor’s degree holders:
• Upper Second-class honors or a cumulative Grade Point Average

(GPA) of 3.00 on a four-point scale; OR

• Lower Second-class honors or a cumulative Grade Point Average

(GPA) of 2.50 on a four-point scale with additional relevant training, evidence

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research capability through either research, paper presentations or peer reviewed publications and relevant working experience.

How do you apply?

• Completed application form submitted online;
• Recent passport size colour photograph;
• Certified official academic transcripts from your nursing training institution. All

documents must be in A4 size; if a copy of the transcript is not available, a certified letter from your training institution may be uploaded;

• Registration certificate and current practice license from the Nursing Council of

Kenya (NCK);

• A copy of your Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or Kenya

Certificate of Education (KCE) certificate;

How do you apply?

• Certified copy of your bachelor’s degree certificate;
• A recommendation form/letter from your employer;
• Current Curriculum Vitae;
• One-page personal statement describing your professional goals for the next

five years;

• Copies of work experience letters from your current and previous employers to

validate your (work experience) statement in the application form.

Learning environment at SONAM

What facilities are available?

• We have a well-stocked

modern library

• Well-equipped clinical skills

labs

• Science laboratory
• Simulation labs

Classes

Field visits

Lab experience

What support is available?

• Our

students can apply for scholarships

• We

have full and partial scholarships both need and merit based(very competitive)

Library experience

Extra-curricular Activities

• AKU Sports Fiesta
• The university swimming program
• Culture Day
• Student Council

Sports Day

Two Intakes in a Year

PROVISIONAL APPLICATIONS

• The Aga Khan University will accept provisional applications from

candidates who may have documents pending to be submitted including reference letters or transcripts.

• All such applications will be evaluated for admission on a provisional

basis.

• To process an application for final selection, applicants will be required to

submit their (pending) documents in accordance with the minimum eligibility requirements by the date specified by the University.

Admission Interviews

You are expected to demonstrate:

• Good communication abilities
• Leadership
• Commitment to the nursing

profession

• Midwifery and nursing knowledge

and skills appropriate for study at undergraduate level.

For more details….

• For all enquiries email: sonam.ke@aku.edu or

enrollment.sonam@aku.edu

• You can also call the Office 0782 639 784 or 0709 93 1106.
• The School of Nursing and Midwifery in Nairobi, Kenya is

located at Sunny Plaza, Wangapala Road, off 4th Parklands Avenue

OUR FUTURE

Convocation

Graduation Dinner