Entry Requirements
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING PROGRAM
- Non School Leaver (NSL) Applicants (self-sponsor) must have:
- Must be below 35 years of age
- Successfully completed grade twelve (12) or have up-graded to twelve (12) via Matriculation studies at PIMS or University’s open campus (DODL, DWU, UPNG) at the provincial level or FODE.
- Valid transcript with ‘A’ and ‘B’ grades in English, General Maths (Maths B) Biology and Chemistry (highly recommended) and/or ‘C’ grades in, Major Maths (Maths A) or Physics.
- A suitable character and personality; with a satisfactory recommendation from their School Principal and the community leader.
- All documents must be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths or a Magistrate at the Court House
- Community Health Worker (CHW) Applicants (self-sponsor):
- Must be below 35 years of age
- 3-5 years of working experience
- Must have “C” grades in English, Mathematics and Science in year ten (10) or have up-graded.
- Must speak and write good English
- Commitment to work and should have very good character references from (immediate Supervisor, PHA or DNS for CHW Applicants).
- Recommendation from the Provincial Health Advisors or relevant Church Health Secretaries.
- Bachelor of Midwifery
1. You must at least have six months or more of clinical experience in in Obstetrics and gynecology
2. Currently registered with the Nursing Council and holds a full license to practice as a nurse.
3. Must be less than forty five (45) years of age.
4. Your last child must be two years and over by the time you come for study.
5. You must have Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and can be able to use internet.
6. Must be able to communicate well in English, both written and verbal
