School of Nursing Sciences

The School of Nursing Sciences is preparing for the 2^nd African neonatal nursing conference to be held on 14^th and 15^th November 2019. The conference which will be in Nairobi Kenya will be hosted by the School of Nursing Sciences (SONS), University of Nairobi in collaboration with the Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN. The Helping Babies Breath training was held as a pre-conference for the upcoming conference.

Students from the University of Nairobi, School of Nursing Sciences and their counterparts from South Alabama University doing community service in Limuru Kenya.

During the two-day event, the students shared health messages and conducted free medical checks on families that they visited door to door.

Afterwards, they donated foodstuffs to the residents of KK Tea village in Tigoni.

Her Excellency First Lady Margaret Kenyatta unveiling the quilt to mark the beginning of the 5th International Conference of the Global Network for Public Health Nursing (GNPHN) Conference.

She gave a key note speech on state of health care in Kenya and how universal health coverage can be easily achieved if health care workers are motivated by the government. 

School of Nursing Sciences Director, Dr. Miriam Wagoro.

Director School of Nursing Sciences and Chairperson of the planning committee giving a welcome address during the public lecture by Prof. Miriam Were. The lecture was a curtain raiser for the 5th International Conference of the Global Network for Public Health Nursing (GNPHN2019).

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta challenged governments to invest more resources in public health nursing so as to achieve aspirations of high quality healthcare provision for all.

According to the First Lady, public health nursing is central to the functioning of any health system and should therefore be adequately resourced in terms of manpower, equipment and continuous capacity building.

First Lady, Margaret Kenyatta when she officially opened the 5th International Global Network for Public Nursing Conference held in Nairobi.

The International Conference of Global Network for Public Health Nursing was held in Nairobi, Kenya from 14^th to 16^th May, 2019.

Students follow proceedings during the induction.

The Midwifery/ Obstetrics Nursing Thematic Unit  held its inaugural soft skills mentorship for BSc. Nursing Year III students who are expected to proceed for clinical rotations placement in various hospitals in Nairobi County.  This was held in the School of Nursing Sciences  Lecture room 3 on Wednesday 13^th March, 2019 at 12.00 noon.

Nursing students present trophies won during the College of Health Sciences inter-schools games to the Director, Dr. Miriam Wagoro.

The games were held at Kenya Science Campus on 16th February, 2019.

The School of Nursing Sciences exhibited at the 9th University of Nairobi Open Day.

The Open Day was held from 17th to 19th January, 2019 at the University of Nairobi's Great Court.

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There was pomp and color during the launch of the University of Nairobi (UoN) School of Nursing Sciences Alumni and celebrations to mark the school’s 50^th anniversary.

The event which was hosted by the University of Nairobi Alumni Association in collaboration with the School of Nursing was held on 11^th December, 2018 at Nairobi Safari Club.

Dr. Cheptum J. Jebet Presenting “Effectiveness of Mobile Phone Text Message Reminder on Birth Preparedness in a Rural Community in Kenya” During the   1st CHS/KNH International Conference on Health (ICH 2018)

Prof David W Lounsbury Presented “A system dynamics modeling approach to promoting cancer care delivery research in African Health Systems” On 24^th September 2018 at the School of Nursing Sciences.

The School of Nursing Sciences welcomed Year I BSc. N 2018/2019 students. The students were officially welcomed and congratulated for having made it to the World Class University of Nairobi.  They were addressed by the acting Director Prof. Anne Karani, Thematic Unit Heads and other Lecturers.

Prof. Anne Karani addressing newly addmitted students during orientaton at Millenium Hall 2, Chiromo Campus.

The College of Health Sciences acting Principal Prof. James Machoki led members of College Management Board and other staff in the orientation of newly admitted students to the college at Millenium Hall 2, Chiromo Campus.

University of Nairobi School of Nursing Sciences is seeking collaborations with other universities in line with its vision of being a World Class University. 

Dr. Joyce Jebet Cheptum graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Nairobi.

Dr. Jebet was awarded the degree during the University of Nairobi's 59th graduation ceremony held on 14th September, 2018.

The School of Nursing Sciences congratulates her on her achievement.

Group photo of participants who attended the workshop.

Joyce Jebet, a lecturer at the School of Nursing Sciences attended a midwifery workshop held from 19th to 21st September, 2018. This was a workshop organized by the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK). It was held at KCB Leadership Centre.

A group photo of the visiting students with their hosts at the School of Nursing Sciences, University of Nairobi, College of Health Sciences.

The visitors with the students and staff at the School of Nursing, University of Nairobi.

Nursing students pose for a group photo before holding a march to mark the International Nurses Week on 7th May, 2018.

Students and staff from the University of Nairobi (UoN) School of Nursing Sciences (SoNS) joined the world in celebrating the International Nurses Week to highlight the role nurses play in promoting health and wellness in different countries across the world.

University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor, Prof. Peter Mbithi visits School of Nursing stand during the 8th UoN Open Day.

The School of Nursing Sciences was among the four schools at the College of Health Sciences that participated in the 8th University of Nairobi Open Day.

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Students take health services to clients at their homes and work places.

School of Nursing Sciences acting DirectorMiriam Wagoro addressing newly admitted students during orientation at Millenium Hall 2, Chiromo Campus.

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Visit by a delegation of scholars from China.

A delegation of scholars from Central South University Xiangya School of Nursing paid a courtesy call to the acting College of Health Sciences (CHS) Principal, Prof. Fredrick Were on 26^th September, 2017.

The 2017 edition of NUNSA Student mentorship and ALMNI networking forum 2017 was held on 23rd June 2017 at the School of nursing sciences. The event It was successful and saw the coming together of a panel of school of nursing sciences alumni working in various capacities in several organizations, both local, regional and international, based in Nairobi and beyond.

Currently the School of Nursing Sciences is actively involved in OHCEA activities through the School of Public Health at the University of Nairobi, who are full time partners of OHCEA.

The School of Nursing Sciences is also cureently in the process of becoming fulltime partners of OHCEA.

The Mr. and Miss. NUNSA party event was held on 26^th of May 2017 at Safari Bowling Greens Resort Parklands from 8:00 pm to 11:00pm. The event  is usually held once every year with a view of bringing together the nursing students for an interactive bonding session, the main objective being to promote unity, cohesion, sharing of ideas and enhancing their sense of belonging. 

In recognition that nursing extends beyond the four walls of a hospital, the School of Nursing Sciences plays a leading role in mentoring students to offer community services. From churches, schools, clinics, and camps to children homes and emergency centers, nurses continue to play an integral role in society as agents of community service and volunteering.

Participants on an individualized review session.

The School of Nursing Sciences (SONS) has been collaborating with Amref Health Africa under private partnership programmes to conduct EBScN since 2012.

In line with the Commission of University Education and the University of Nairobi requirements,SONs is revising the E-BScN content.

Dr.Makenzius is the Swedish principal investigator in A Quasi Experimental Evaluation Study 2017-2018 targeting stigma related to abortion and contraceptive use, in Kisumu County visited the School of Nursing Sciences on 27^thand 28^thapril 2017.

Ag.Director SONs opening the conference.

The School of Nursing Sciences at the University of Nairobi is a leading national nurse educational institution recognized by many nursing professional bodies for its role in graduating nurses who excel in professional nursing practice. It is called upon from time to time to provide guidance on professional nursing practice.

The NUNSA/AMSUN joint symposium on sexual gender based violence was held on 1st of December 2016 in the School of Nursing –College of health Sciences.

Grace Ngaruiya (2nd left in the front row) together with the other participants of the Renal Skills Workshop in Cape Town, South Africa.

Grace Ngaruiya, a lecturer at the School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi was in South Africa to attend a renal skills workshop.

School of Nursing Sciences Director, Prof. Grace Omoni addressing newly admitted students at Millenium Hall 2 in Chiromo.

School of Nursing Sciences Director, Prof. Grace Omoni was among the speakers during the orientation for the newly admitted students for the 2017/2018 academic year.

Dr. Wakasiaka attends to a 4 years old fistula patient at Kisii level 5 Hospital.

Prof. Robertson delivers her address during her visit to the School of Nursing Sciences.

Cheryl Robertson is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, University of Minnesota. She is the West Congo Basin University Lead on the project “RESPOND Global Program for Outbreaks of Emergent Zoonotic Diseases” under the USAID Emerging Pandemic Threat Program.

University of Nairobi Vice-Chancellor Prof. Peter Mbithi visits the School of Nursing stand at the 6th UoN Open Day.

The School of Nursing Sciences was among the various exhibitors who showcased their products and services at the 6th University of Nairobi Open Day.

The Open Day was held from 28th to 30th April, 2016 at the University of Nairobi's Great Court.

The Linked MNCH Aims lead Dr. Onesmus Gachuno opening the training, next to him is the PRONTO President, Dilys Walker.

Prof. Sinegugu Duma (L) during her visit to the School of Nursing Sciences.

Professor Sinegugu E. Duma of Division of Nursing and Midwifery School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape town, South Africa visited the School of Nursing Sciences from 22^nd -26^th February 2016.  

BSc.N Class of 2015 students taking the Nurses’ Pledge.

More than 115 BSc.N Class of 2015 students were formally inducted into the noble nursing profession after taking the Nurses’ Pledge on Monday.

The graduands, who are expected to graduate on 4^th December, 2015 took the Pledge, led by College of Health Sciences, School of Nursing Sciences Director, Prof. Grace Omoni.

BSc.N Class of 2015 students pose for a photo at the school compound.

School of Nursing Sciences Director Prof. Grace Omoni has hailed BSc.N Class of 2015 students for their dedication in studies after they successfully completed the four-year course.