Best private Nursing Schools in Kenya

Kenya is home to several best private nursing schools. These private nursing schools offer high-quality education and training, preparing students for successful careers in nursing. When choosing a nursing school, it is important to consider your individual needs and preferences. Factors such as location, cost, and program length should all be taken into account. Below is the list of the best private nursing schools in Kenya.

Cicely McDonell College of Health Science

Cicely McDonell Nursing College is also known as Nairobi Hospital School of Nursing within Nairobi Hospital. It is one of the best nursing colleges in Nairobi. It's a privately owned college and its students majorly get practical experience in the hospital wards, departments, and laboratories. It offers several specialty courses in nursing including the higher diploma in Critical care nursing, Nephrology Nursing, Neonatal Nursing, and Accident and Emergency Nursing.

Phone contact: 0703 082000                    Location:  Argwings Kodhek Road 9th floor, Anderson Cente

 

Catherine McAuley Nursing School

Catherine McAuley Nursing School (Mater Hospital Nursing School) is another best private nursing schools in Kenya located in the heart of Nairobi, in the South B area. It's a private nursing college that started as a midwifery training but currently has several courses ranging from Kenya-registered Peri-operative Nursing, critical-care nursing, and Kenya Registered Midwifery. The college is licensed and accredited by the Technical & Vocational Education & Training Authority (TVETA) and the Nursing Council of Kenya.

Phone contact:  0719073164, 0732163164                 Location: Along Dunga Road, South B, Nairobi

 

The Karen Hospital Medical Training College

Karen Hospital Medical Training College is among the best private nursing schools in Kenya. The nursing college is located in the heart of Karen, Nairobi. It is owned and managed by Karen Hospital, a private hospital. The Karen Nursing or Medical Training College offers several courses including Kenya Registered Nursing Diploma which takes 3 years and Diploma in Perioperative Technology. They have accreditation by TVET, the Nursing Council of Kenya, Clinical Officers Council.

Phone contact: 0727 254222                  Location: K.T.T.I Katine, Nairobi

 

Daystar University School of Nursing

Daystar University is one of the colleges offering diplomas in nursing in Nairobi. The new Daystar school of Nursing was established in 2020 and boasts of enrolling students to pursue a bachelor of science in nursing, medical surgical nursing, midwifery, reproductive health nursing, community health nursing, and Nursing Education, Administration, and Research. Studying Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree at Daystar University will cost about Ksh 145,800 per year.

Phone contact: 0709 972 000                        Location: main campus in Athi River.

 

 

The Nairobi Women's Hospital College

The Nairobi Women’s Hospital Nursing College is another best private nursing schools within Nairobi, Kenya with a fair fee structure among the private nursing schools. It offers various courses ranging from a Diploma in nursing, medical laboratory, and health records, a certificate in peri-operative technology and a diploma in peri-operative technology, a diploma in critical care nursing, medical social work, community health support, and basic life support certification.

Phone contact: (+254) 708-287-474                Location: Kikuyu Road, Waithaka, Dagoreti South (Nairobi)

 

Aga Khan University School of Nursing & Midwifery

Agha Khan Nursing School is among the oldest private nursing schools established by Agha Khan Foundation under Aga Khan University. It offers nursing courses, midwifery, and other healthcare courses such as a medical laboratory. Students can study Bachelor of Science Nursing, Midwifery, Oncology nursing, and advanced practice nursing. Did you know Agha Khan school of Nursing is among the pioneers of Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) and Advanced Practice Midwifery (APM)? Aga Khan University School of Nursing & Midwifery has branches in Kampala, Uganda, and Tanzania.  

 

Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences

The Thika School of Nursing and Health Sciences offers several medical and nursing courses. It's located in the heart of Thika town. It offers several medical and health courses such as a diploma in nursing, and public health, a diploma in radiography, a certificate & diploma in environmental science, a certificate in science laboratory technology, applied biology, health record, Information Technology, clinical medicine & surgery, community health, and social work. It has an affordable fee structure among the private nursing schools in Kenya. Check for the Thika School of Medical and Health sciences fee structure here.

Phone contact: 0723 991 866                       Location: Thika-Garissa Highway, 1Km From Ananas Mall, Makongeni, Thika

 

Presbyterian University of East Africa School of Nursing

Although not aggressive with its marketing of nursing school, Presbyterian University offers the best and most robust nursing courses and other medical courses. It offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Occupational Therapy.

Phone contact: 0723 799904                   Location: Main Campus – Kikuyu, Rungiri

 

Overview of additional best private nursing schools in Kenya;

Kijabe School of Nursing

Kijabe School of Nursing is one of the most respected nursing schools in Kenya. It is known for its high standards of education and training, its Christian values, and its excellent facilities.

Nazareth Medical College School of Nursing: 

Nazareth Medical College is a private nursing school offering courses such as diploma in Nursing, social work, theatre technicians, community health nursing, and bridging courses. They are slightly affordable and their classes do not have many students like the other colleges. The nursing students get ample time with their lecturers and hands-on experience in the Nazareth hospital. KRCHN (DIPLOMA IN NURSING) takes 3 years and they have 2 intakes, one in March & September.

Phone contact: 0721450928                  Location: Bondo/Sakwa,Ndori Road

School of Nursing is a private nursing school located in Eldoret, Kenya. It offers a diploma program in nursing.

Mount Kenya University School of Nursing: 

Mount Kenya University School of Nursing is a private nursing school located in Thika, Kenya. It offers a diploma program in nursing. It also offers several nursing courses including;

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Regular)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Upgrading on a part-time basis)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Upgrading through Distance learning)
  • Post graduate nursing programs and include:
    • Master of Science in Nursing (MScN)
    • Master of Science in Medical-Surgical Nursing (MScN MSN)

AIC Kapsowar school of Nursing – Kapsowar.

AIC Kapsowar School of Nursing is a private nursing school accredited by the Nursing Council of Kenya. AIC Kapsowar School of Nursing in Kapsowar, Kenya offers the following courses:

  • Diploma in Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)
  • Diploma in Perioperative Nursing
  • Certificate in Perioperative Nursing

The school also offers a number of short courses, such as:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

 

AIC Litein School of nursing – Litein.

AIC Litein School of Nursing in Litein, Kenya offers the following courses:

  • Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)
  • Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science

The school is accredited by the Nursing Council of Kenya and the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.

The KRCHN program is a three-and-a-half-year program that prepares students to provide basic healthcare services to communities. The Medical Laboratory Science program is a two-year program that prepares students to work in medical laboratories and conduct a variety of tests and procedures.

AMREF virtual nursing school.

AMREF Virtual Nursing School (AVNS) is a distance learning private nursing school that offers a three-year Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) program. The program is accredited by the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) and prepares students to provide basic healthcare services to communities.

AVNS uses a variety of teaching methods, including online lectures, tutorials, and discussion forums. Students also complete practical training at local healthcare facilities.

AVNS is a good option for students who are looking for a flexible and affordable way to earn a nursing degree.

Clive Irvine College of nursing.

Clive Irvine College of Nursing (CICN) is a private nursing school located in Chogoria, Kenya. It is accredited by the Nursing Council of Kenya and offers a three-year diploma program in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN).

Consalata hospital, Nkubu School of nursing.


Consolata Hospital, Nkubu School of Nursing is a private nursing school located in Nkubu, Meru County, Kenya. It is accredited by the Nursing Council of Kenya and offers a three-year diploma program in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN).

Consalata hospital, Nyeri School of nursing.

Consalata hospital, Ortum School of nursing.

Consalata hospital, Wamba School of nursing.

Consolata Hospital, Nyeri School of Nursing, Consolata Hospital, Ortum School of Nursing, and Consolata Hospital, Wamba School of Nursing are all private nursing schools located in Kenya. They are all accredited by the Nursing Council of Kenya and offer a three-year diploma program in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN).

All three schools are known for their high standards of education and training, their Christian values, and their experienced faculty. Their graduates are in high demand from hospitals and other healthcare providers throughout Kenya and the world.

  • Fidenza School of nursing, Kyeni.

  • Gertudes training centre.

  • Joan school of nursing.

  • Karen hospital training college.

  • Kendu Adventist hospital school of nursing.

  • Kijabe School of nursing.

  • Maseno mission hospital school of nursing.

  • Maua Methodist hospital school of nursing.

  • Moi teaching and referral hospital.

  • Nairobi women hospital.

  • Nazareth school of nursing.

  • NEP College of health sciences.

  • North coast medical training college.

  • Nzoia College of nursing.

  • Our lady Lourdes mission hospital school of nursing.

  • Outspan medical college.

  • PCEA surburb college Nakuru.

  • PCEA Tumutu School of nursing.

  • Ram school of nursing.

  • St.Camillus school of nursing.

  • St.Clare Kaplong School of nursing.

  • St.Elizabeth school of nursing, Mukumu.

  • St. Joseph school of nursing, Nyabondo.

  • St. Lukes hospital school of nursing, Kaloleni.

  • St. Lukes hospital school of nursing, North Kinangop.

  • Tenwek School of nursing



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