The Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Nairobi, ascribes to the university philosophy and core objectives of training, research, and community service. The Department’s programs integrate the university-wide belief that education, research, and service are the foundation for professional nursing practice. Professional nursing recognizes and addresses the healthcare needs of individuals, families, and communities through higher and specialized training founded on ethical principles. The nursing practice is operationalized through diagnosis, intervention, and outcome evaluation and the establishment of inter and intra-disciplinary collaborations aimed at promoting the health of individuals, families, communities, and populations.
This curriculum is based on the belief that communities are enriched by the diversity of human experiences. The program shall admit and train a diverse student body, and shall engage a diverse faculty base to enhance educational experiences. We hold the belief that learning is a continuous process. The postgraduate programs shall encourage self-directed learning for life-long professional development, acquisition of new knowledge, and use of new technologies to maintain the required skills for professional Nursing practice. The curriculum is founded on the belief and commitment to the development of nursing as an academic discipline through scholarly activities that advance the science of nursing. In our commitment to the science of nursing, we acknowledge the reciprocal relationships between practice, theory, and research in knowledge development.
As a critical facet of the health care system, Nursing programs shall contribute to training and capacity building for professional development and solutions to public health challenges in Kenya and globally.
