The Lusaka University College of Nursing and Midwifery is a government owned college under the Ministry of Health. The College is part of the University Teaching Hospital. It was opened in 1968 to train Registered Nurses and Midwives and it has since expanded to six programmes. The College offers Diplomas at pre-service level for duration of 3½ years and Advanced Diplomas at post basic level for a duration of 1 year.
Our Vision
To ensure provision of quality health care through self directed, analytical, knowledgeable, skilful and professionally trained nurses and midwives.
Our Mission
The Lusaka schools of nursing are committed to the training of the nurses and midwives who will provide quality health care services in all health settings and the community
Our Goal
To prepare nurses and midwives who will be self directed, analytical, knowledgeable, skilful and responsive to changing emerging diseases and contribute towards improving the quality of care being provided to the Zambian people
NURSING PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE
REGISTRED NURSE /MIDWIFE PROGRAM
This is a direct entry program for registered nursing students into the midwifery specialty. The program runs for 3 and half years. Admission requirement: 5 “0” level credits including Mathematics; English.
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE PROGRAM
This is a direct entry program for registered nursing students into the midwifery specialty. The program runs for 3 and half years. Admission requirement: 5 “0” level credits including Mathematics; English.
OPERATING THEATRE NURSING PROGRAM
This is a one year long program offered to in-service registered nurses. It is a specialty in operating theatre nursing .
CRITICAL CARE NURSING PROGRAM
The program commenced in 2012.
It is a one year long program for
in-service Registered Nurses specializing Critical care nursing.
CLINICAL INSTRUCTORS PROGRAM
This program commenced in 2013. It targets in-service RN nurses that want to become Clinical Teachers. It is a one year 6 months program. This program is now being offered via eLearning.
PEADIATRIC NURSING PROGRAM
This is a one year long program offered to in-service registered nurses. It is a specialty in Peadiatric Nursing .
MIDWIFERY NURSING PROGRAM
This is a one year long program offered to in-service registered nurses. It is a specialty in Midwifery Nursing .
HNP PROGRAM
This is a one year long program offered to in-service registered nurses. It is a specialty in Nurse Prescribers .
WHY STUDY WITH US
Experienced Tutors, Lecturers ; Clinical Instructors *Practical Hands –on Experience *Mentored thousands of Students Sufficient Library Facilities *Books *E– books *E-journals Adequate ICT Facilities and skills laboratory *Internet *Spacious computer laboratory *Enough models for learners
- Principal Nurse Education Officer
- Cell: +260 211 254947