Requirements For Certificate Of Nursing In Uganda
Nursing certificates are credentials nurses can pursue to help them develop knowledge and demonstrate their occupational expertise. There are several organizations that offer nursing certificates through programs that allow individuals to learn a specialization and test their education through a comprehensive exam. One must have worked for 5 years and above and from a recognized health facility. This applies to both Enrolled and Registered Midwives. All nurses and midwives working in Uganda must have a general license to practice and this has to be renewed every 3 years.
This is a two and a half years program of study for the direct entry. This certificate program is under the Department of Nursing and Midwifery. The program incorporates and emphasizes general nursing, community health, management and leadership. This is a fulltime day, four-year program. Every academic year consists of two 17-week semesters and one 10-week recess term except the final year, which has no recess term. This programme enables the graduate to be registered as a nurse and midwife after a successful one year of internship pre-registration training.
The scope of practice for an Enrolled nurse (EN) and Registered nurse (RN) are quite different. The main difference is the qualification including education preparation and experience. ENs complete a Diploma of Nursing, which is a two-year course, and RNs complete a Bachelor of Nursing, which is a three year course. Time to Completion: Approximately three years (one year of entry-level nursing coursework and two years of master’s-level study).
Period For Certificate Of Nursing In Uganda
| 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 |
Types Of Certificate Of Nursing In Uganda
Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
RN to BSN.
Acute/Critical Care Nursing (CCRN)
AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (ACRN)
Certified ICU RN (AACN)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN)
Cost Of Certificate Of Nursing In Uganda
| ITEM | Semester One UGX | Semester Two UGX |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fees per semester | 800,000 | 800,000 |
| Accomodation | 200,000 | 200,000 |
| Meals | 300,000 | 300,000 |
| Development Fund | 70,000 | 70,000 |
List Of Certificate Of Nursing Schools In Uganda
Kibuli Muslim Hospital School Health Training school -School of Nursing and Midwifery
Off Prince Badru Kakungulu Road/P.O.Box 24548 Prince Badru Kakungulu Rd, Kampala, Uganda
+256 41 4237614
Nsambya Hospital School Of Nursing and Midwifery
7HXP+Q89, Road, Kampala, Uganda
+256 41 4269942
Masaka School of Comprehensive Nursing
Masaka, Uganda
+256 781 193283
Gulu School Of Nursing And Midwifery
P8G4+3XP, Lira – Gulu Rd, Gulu, Uganda
+256 782 378192
Lugazi School Of Nursing and Midwifery
9W8X+296, Lugazi, Uganda
+256 708 285465
Uganda National Public Health Nursing College
Kigobe Rd, Kampala, Uganda
+256 41 4285809
Soroti School Of Comprehensive Nursing
PJ96+GPW, Soroti, Uganda
+256 45 4463197
Jinja Nursing School and Midwifery
31-39 Nalufenya Rd, Jinja, Uganda
+256 708 442609
General License to Practice
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.
Renewal of License to Practice
Every 3 years you need to renew your license. Come to the Council offices at a date that is convenient to you. Alternatively visit any of our Satellite Regional offices in 13 Regional Referral Hospitals in Uganda. These are Arua, Lira, Soroti, Mbarara, Hoima, FortPortal Moroto Mbale, Jinja, Mubende and Kabale Regional Referral Hospitals that are operational for now the remaining Regional Referral Hospitals will be operational before the end of 2015. Always come with your professional IDs and or Original professional Certificates and the evidence of one’s CPDs for practicing license renewal.
At Accounts:-
Show original certificate or professional ID with photocopy of the certificate for all qualifications.
Show previous receipt.
Show Continuing Education Diary.
The Renewal fee for All Registered level (Diploma, Bachelors, Masters and PhD) is 80,000
The Renewal fee for All Enrolled level (CCN,EN, EMHN,CM) is 50,000
Renewal fee for Non Ugandans/Ugandans outside Uganda at all levels (cadres) is USD 50
If your previous renewal was over 3 years ago there is a late payment charge of 50% on each year of default If you have a professional ID it will be stamped to indicate you have renewed.
If you already have a license number, go to Data department.
Show your certificates and receipt.
The details we have recorded on the computer will be checked with you and updated.
If you would like a copy of the information we hold on you this can be provided.
If you do not have a license number proceed to the senior nursing office.
Show your certificates and receipt.
You will be asked for some additional information.
You will be issued with a license number which will be written on your receipt.
NB: If renewing for someone else it is helpful if you know their date of birth, training school and place of work.
Private Practice Licenses
Obtaining A License – Private
Part VI of The Uganda Nurses and Midwives Act, 1996 addresses the issue to private general nursing and domiciliary practice licenses.
Private general nursing clinic and midwifery domiciliary clinic licenses are valid for one year and must be renewed by 31 March of each year. For details of the renewal process follow this link {link}.
Private General Nursing Clinic
The basic requirements are:-
A registered nurse who has served in a hospital or approved health unit for not less than ten years and has a current license to practice.
Provision of suitable equipped premises.
More detailed advice is contained in Ministry of Health Guidelines for Practice for Registered Nurses and Allied Health Professionals.
At Senior Nursing Officer – Administration
Submit requirements.
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.
At accounts:-
Show registration certificate.
Show receipt for renewal of personal practice license.
Pay registration license fee – varies by location.
Return after 1 week to collect the private nursing clinic book:-
Original receipt.
Requirements for Private Midwifery Practice
Part VI of The Uganda Nurses and Midwives Act, 1996 addresses the issue to private general nursing practice. The basic requirements are:-
A registered or enrolled midwife who has served in a hospital or approved health unit for not less than five years and has a current license to practice.
Provision of suitable equipped premises.
At Senior Nursing Officer – Administration
Submit requirements.
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.
At accounts:-
Show registration certificate.
Show receipt for renewal of personal practice license.
Pay registration license fee – varies by location.
Return after 1 week to collect the private nursing clinic book:-
Original receipt.
Renewal of Private Practice License
At Senior Nursing Officer – Administration
Submit inspection form – obtained from UNMC – completed and stamped by the DHO’s office.
Private practice book.
Previous receipt for renewal.
At accounts:-
Show registration certificate/professional ID.
Show receipt for renewal of personal practice license – renew if necessary.
Show private license.
Show private practice book – which will be stamped.
Pay renewal private license fee.
50,000 for Domiciliary Homes in Hard to reach areas(Rural) and 60,000/= for Urban areas
65,000 for Nursing homes in hard tor each areas (Rural) and 75,000/= for Urban
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