1 School of Nursing & Midwifery (Kenya) Transforming Lives
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 3 rd Global Conference on Emergency Nursing & Trauma Care in Netherlands Stacy Kendi pioneered the idea We have a strong of the Machakos Cancer Care Alumni Association and Research Center; the first of that hosts annual its kind by a county government events in Kenya
Aga Khan University Hospital Jemimah Kimeu, Chief Nursing Office AKUHN
“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.” Lydia Nyachiro Nursing Officer In-charge of Medical Surgical Units The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu Eunice Makena The Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa
“Equipment and units are useless without “I constantly reflect proper manpower. I back to my education want at AKU to guide the to see my students decisions that I make as and both a leader and mentees across the educator” country serving the people of Kenya to the best of their abilities.” ELIJAH MWANGI GEORGE AGOT THE NURSE TEACHER Has served as Chief Nursing Officer Assistant Chief Nurse & Course. Manager, Critical Care Pumwani Maternity Hospital Training Kenyatta National Hospital
What our stakeholders say: “The impact of AKU graduates on the outcomes of our organization! They always add quality, and commitment, to the organization ”
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?
16 Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BSCM)
After the BSCM, we expect graduate midwives will:
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20 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSCN)
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 of 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
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