Virika school of Nursing and Midwifery
- ABOUT US
Virika School of Nursing and Midwifery (VSN) is a nationally accredited Nursing-Training Institution, which was established in 1964 by Medical Mission Sisters invited by the Rt. Bishop McCauley who was then the Bishop of Fort Portal Diocese.
- The Training School is a private not-for-profit (PNFP) belonging to the network of Roman Catholic Health Training Institutions under Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau (UCMB).
- The training school was semi autonomously controlled by Virika Hospital administration up to December 2017. From January 2018 the institution gained its autonomy.
- The student body is comprised of both female and male nursing students, ranging from ages 18 and above. We are a full-service boarding school, training is both classroom theory and practical/skills training in hospital and clinic settings.
- LOCATION
Virika School of Nursing and Midwifery is located in Western Uganda, Kabarole District in Fort Portal Tourism City, about 290 kilometers west of Kampala. The Institution is situated approximately 3 kms along Fort Portal, Kasese road at Virika Hill, opposite the Cathedral in Kijanju Parish.
- VISION
To be a leading center of excellence in training health workers in Uganda and beyond
- VALUES
Charity, Self-Motivation, Professionalism, Respect, Ready to Serve, Dedication
- MISSION
To train and produce competent, skilled, God fearing and disciplined health workers who can provide quality health care efficiently and effectively
- MOTO
With Gladness We Serve
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Contact information
- Address : Virika School of Nursing and Midwifery
P.O BOX 233 – Fortpotal, Kabarole - Phone :+256772686875
- Email : info@vsn.ac.ug