One of the most lucrative career options in the world is nursing. Nursing graduates from Ghana can be found working in hospitals and medical centres around the country and in some of the most prestigious health care institutions in Europe and the Americas.
A progressive approach to training professionals has led to most nursing schools in Ghana being accredited by all major global institutions.
The University of Ghana School of Nursing and Midwifery is widely acclaimed as the best nursing school in Ghana.
Ghana boasts several outstanding nursing schools, thanks to the growth in medical professional training. These schools will guarantee you a career as a certified and experienced medical practitioner.
Here is a list of government-owned nursing training schools in Ghana.
The types of nursing certifications in Ghana are;
Below is the list of entry requirements for BSc Nursing and Midwifery in Ghana
WASSCE/SSCE applicants need passes (A1-C6) that is aggregate 36 or better in the following courses to be eligible for admission to study BSc Nursing and Midwifery:
Candidates with diplomas in registered general nursing, awarded by institutions recognised by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of Ghana can also apply together with the following:
CREDIT PASSES (A1-C6/A-D) IN THE FOLLOWING CORE SUBJECTS:
CREDIT PASSES (A1-C6/A-D) IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
The cut-off point for a diploma in nursing and midwifery in Ghana is an aggregate of 36 or better for WASSCE applicants and 24 or better for SSSCE applicants.
What are the Entry Requirements for Nurse Assistant Clinical Certificate
CREDIT PASSES (A1-C6/A-D) IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
The cut-off point for a nurse assistant clinical certificate in Ghana is an aggregate of 36 or better for WASSCE applicants and 24 or better for SSSCE applicants.
Now that you have an idea of the available certification options and their requirements, let us go directly to applying for nursing school in Ghana and finally becoming a nurse.
Qualified candidates are welcome to apply for admission into any one of the Public Health Training Institutions (PHTI) in Ghana. Applicants must purchase application codes at any branch of the Ghana Commercial Bank or Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), for a fee of two hundred Ghana Cedis (200.00).
In becoming a Nurse in Ghana, you need to choose a certification you qualify to get a school, enrol and go through the programme. Pass out and start practising as a nurse in Ghana.