This article highlights the courses offered at the Nairobi Hospital School of Nursing and their fees structure. It is located inside The Nairobi Hospital along Argwings Kodhek Road in Nairobi.
The Nairobi Hospital Cicely McDonell College of Health Science is an initiative of the Kenya Hospital Association that was opened in 1956. The College enjoys a long tradition of providing world-class nursing education and is one of the best nursing schools in Kenya.
Courses offered at Nairobi Hospital School of Nursing
a) Diploma Courses
1. Kenya Registered Nursing (KRN)
This is a full-time course which takes 3 years. Admission is open in April and September.
Entry Requirements
- KCSE mean grade of C Plain or equivalent
- C Plain in English or Kiswahili
- C Plain in Biology
- C- minus for an additional science (Maths, Chemistry or Physics)
Tuition Fees
Ksh 199,000 per year
b) Post Basic Diploma Courses
1. Kenya Registered Oncology Nursing (KRON)
This is a full-time course which takes 1 year. Admission is open in April of each year.
Entry Requirements
- KRN, KRM, KRCHN or BScN
- 2 years working experience in the hospital
- Valid practice license
Tuition Fees
Ksh 285,150 per year
2. Kenya Registered Critical Care Nursing (KRCCN)
This is a full-time course which takes 1 year. Admission is open in April of each year.
Entry Requirements
- KRN, KRM, KRCHN or BScN
- 2 years working experience in the hospital
- Valid practice license
Tuition Fees
Ksh 285,150
3. Kenya Registered Accident & Emergency Nursing (KRAEN)
It is a full-time course which takes 1 year. Admission is open in April of each year.
Entry Requirements
- KRN, KRM, KRCHN or BScN
- 2 years working experience in the hospital
- Valid practice license
Tuition Fees
Ksh 252,500
4. Kenya Registered Perioperative Course (KRPoN
It is a full-time course which takes 1 year. Admission is open in April of each year.
Entry Requirements
- KRN, KRM, KRCHN or BScN
- 2 years working experience in the hospital
- Valid practice license
Tuition Fees
Ksh 259,000
5. Kenya Registered Neonatal Critical Care Nursing (KRNCCN)
This is a full-time course which takes 1 year. Admission is open in September of each year.
Entry Requirements
- KRN, KRM, KRCHN or BScN
- 2 years working experience in the hospital
- Valid practice license
Tuition Fees
Ksh. 285,150
How to Apply
You can download an application form from www.thenairobihosp.org, or collect forms from the college enquiries office at the Anderson Centre located on the 9th floor.
A non-refundable application fee of Ksh. 1300 will be required for processing the form for diploma courses.
Please note that the fees are subject to change. Contact the school using the avenues below for fee policies and payments.
Nairobi Hospital Cecily McDonell College of Health Sciences Contacts
Phone: 0730666854, 0702082000
Email: schoolofnursing@nbihosp.org
