Certificate In Nursing Requirements In Uganda
What is Certificate In Nursing?
Nursing certificates are short courses that are being offered by many renowned nursing schools. These are short courses that certify a student in a particular field or occupation. Some certificate programs can be completed in 6 months, while others may take 8.
Below are the Requirements to become a Certificate Nursing in Uganda
All nurses and midwives working in Uganda must have a general license to practice and this has to be renewed every 3 years.
The fee for enrolment/registration includes the license fee for the first three years.
When you collect your first certificate of enrolment or registration please do not leave the Council offices until you have been told what your license number is and had it is written on your receipt, along with the year for renewal.
The license number is unique to you.
All your qualifications will be covered by the one license to practice.
NB: During 2009 and 2010 some license numbers were duplicated so you may have your license number altered when you renew it. Processes have been put in place that now makes it very unlikely that this will be a problem in the future. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
How long does a certificate in nursing take in Uganda?
2 ½ years
Courses licensed
| Course | Duration | Admission time |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma Nursing/Midwifery (Direct) | 3 years | November |
| Diploma Nursing/Midwifery (up-grading) | 1 ½ years | May |
| Certificate in Nursing or Midwifery | 2 ½ years | May/November |
How do I become a registered nurse in Uganda?
Application letter to the Registrar UNMC.
State the location and name of the proposed unit.
Describe your training.
Describe your current employment.
A brief CV.
Recommendation letter from employer.
Photocopies of professional certificates – show original.
Photocopy of latest renewal of professional license.
Inspection form – obtained from UNMC – completed and stamped by the DHOs office.
2 passport size photographs.
How much do Certificate nurse earn in Uganda?
A person working in Nursing in Uganda typically earns around 2,530,000 UGX per month. Salaries range from 1,630,000 UGX (lowest average) to 4,880,000 UGX (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher). This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits.
List of Nursing Schools In Uganda
GOVERNMENT NURSING SCHOOLS IN UGANDA
Arua School of Nursing
Butabika School of psychiatric Nursing
Hoima School of Nursing and Midwifery
Jinja School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Kabale School of Enrolled Comprehensive Nursing
Lira School of Comprehensive Nursing
Masaka School of Comprehensive Nursing
Mulago Health Tutor’s College
Mulago School of Nursing and Midwifery
Public Health Nurses College
Soroti School of Comprehensive Nursing
FAITH BASED NURSING SCHOOLS IN UGANDA
Bwindi School of Nursing and Midwifery
Fort Portal International Nurses Training School
Ibanda School of Nursing and Midwifery
Ishaka 7th Day Adventist School of Nursing
Kagando School of Nursing and Midwifery
Kalongo School of Nursing and Midwifery
Kalungi School of Nursing and Midwifery
Kamuli School of Nursing and Midwifery
Kibuli School of Nursing and Midwifery
Kisiizi School of Nursing
Kiwoko School of Nursing
Kuluva School of Nursing and Midwifery
Lacor School of Nursing and Midwifery
Matany School of Nursing and midwifery
Mbale School of Nursing and Midwifery
Mengo School of Nursing and Midwifery
Mukono Diocese School of Nursing and Midwifery
Ngora School of Nursing
Nsambya School of Nursing and Midwifery
Lubaga Health Training Institution
Rugarama School of Nursing
Saleem School of Nursing and Midwifery
St. Francis Nyenga School of Nursing
St. Karoli Lwanga Nyakibale School of Nursing and Midwifery
Villa Maria School of Nursing
Virika school of Nursing and Midwifer
PRIVATE NURSING SCHOOLS IN UGANDA
Access School of Nursing and Midwifery
Agule School of Nursing and Midwifery
Alice Anume School of Nursing
Bweyale School of Nursing and Midwifery
DAF School of Nursing and Midwifery