Dear cherished students, on behalf of Management of the University, Leadership of the School of Nursing and Midwifery and the entire University Community, I extend a warm welcome to each one of you to the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
We are excited that you chose to join our exceptionally vibrant and inclusive community of scholars at this point in your lives, and we are more than happy to support and mentor you through this journey to achieve your passion for the Profession of Nursing or Midwifery. The Nursing and Midwifery curricula are designed to provide you with solid foundation in theory, practice, and research, while fostering critical thinking, ethical decision making, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing you with world-class nursing and midwifery education with cutting-edge clinical training and mentorship in supportive environments that foster academic and professional excellence. Nursing and Midwifery are higher callings to service that require compassion, empathy, dedication, and professionalism, but also offer immeasurable rewards and personal fulfilment.
Our vision aligns with Central University’s mission of nurturing highly skilled, compassionate, and transformative healthcare professionals and leaders who contribute meaningfully to the global healthcare system.
While you are with us, you will be challenged to think critically, solve problems creatively, acquire knowledge and develop competencies in your chosen fields of endeavour.
I encourage you to participate actively in all activities in the school.
We believe in each one of you, and we will walk with you all the way through.
Once again, you are welcome to the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
We are honoured to have you join our great family.
Hannah Akua Oparebea Acquah (PhD, MPhil, BA, RM, FWAPCNM, FGCNM, MGNLI, STTI)
Dean
ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Central University (CU), since its establishment in 1998, has been undergoing steady expansion in its programme offerings for the large number of Senior High School leavers in the country and beyond. As a Christian institution with the aim of providing tertiary education, the University offers opportunities for career development as a significant contribution to national development. The then Board of Regents, at its 23rd meeting held in March 2007, approved the establishment of the School of Applied Sciences to offer, among others, a programme in Nursing.
The Department of Nursing under the School of Applied Sciences launched the BSc Nursing programme in 2008 and has been running smoothly. At the 28th and 29th Council meetings of the University, the School of Nursing and Midwifery was born, effective 1st September, 2023.
DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMMES OFFERED
The School of Nursing and Midwifery has two (2) Departments – Nursing and Midwifery. Our programmes are offered in conducive and highly stimulating environments that foster theoretical and clinical teaching and learning activities. Our excellent faculty delivers robust competency-based curricula, utilizing competency-based and student-centred approaches to teaching and learning.
Undergraduate Programme:
- BSc Nursing (BSc Nursing)
Postgraduate Programmes:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSc Nursing)
- Master of Philosophy in Nursing (MPhil Nursing)
Access Course Programme
- Access course for Health Assistant Clinical (HAC)
- Access course for Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC)
SKILLS LABORATORIES
The School of Nursing and Midwifery has two departmental skills laboratories for training Nursing and Midwifery students in preparation for their exposure to real hospital and ward situations.
- Nursing Skills Laboratory – for hands-on training and general nursing skills acquisition.
- Midwifery Skills Laboratory – for hands-on training and midwifery skills acquisition.
CLINICAL ATTACHMENTS
All Students from the School of Nursing and Midwifery will be attached to accredited hospitals/Ministry of Health facilities outside the University campus in groups for their hands-on practical/clinical training under the tutelage of competent clinical preceptors and mentors, and with strict supervision by the Head of Department and clinical coordinators.
The following are healthcare facilities used for clinical training:
- Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
- 37 Military Hospital
- Police Hospital
- Tema General Hospital
- Accra Psychiatry Hospital
- Greater Accra Regional Hospital
- Mamprobi Hospital
- Nyaho Medical Care
- Prampram Polyclinic
- Ashaiman Polyclinic
- Ada East District Hospital
- Sogakope District Hospital
- Richard Novati Catholic Hospital, Comboni
- Battor Catholic Hospital
- Ketu District Hospital
- Akatsi District Hospital
- Adidome Government Hospital
- Ho Teaching Hospital
- Volta Regional Authority (VRA) Hospital
- Peki Government Hospital
- Keta Government Hospital
- Sacred Heart Hospital
- St Anthony’s Catholic Hospital
- Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital
LIBRARY RESOURCES
Central University has a well-stocked Library which operates a hybrid system consisting of both physical and online resources and services. The Science Library, which has the Nursing and Midwifery sections, can be found on the First Floor of Block ‘F’ at the Miotso Campus, and on the Undergraduate Library on the 2nd Floor of the main building at the Christ Temple Campus. All students are encouraged to patronise the facility.
PARTNERSHIPS – INDUSTRY AND INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS:
The School of Nursing and Midwifery maintains strategic industry and international collaborations with:
- Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana
- Ministry of Health
- Ghana Health Services
- Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives
- Georgia State University, USA.
These collaborations aim to promote academic excellence, professional development, research, and healthcare advancement.
CONTACT INFORMATION
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Block A 001
Miotso Campus