Nursing is one of the best rewarding careers in Kenya. In this article, you will learn about the various nursing colleges in Nairobi, but before that, it's important to understand that, unlike most other careers, nursing requires compassion, hard work, and vulnerable people-centered skills to help patients during their hospital stay. As a nurse, you need expert knowledge and hands-on experience to handle patients and guide them on disease management and prevention.
Most of those enrolling in the nursing courses have completed the Form 4 education or high school diploma. After successfully completing the nursing course, an individual is welcome to hundreds of opportunities locally where nurses are in demand but they can try their luck in the European continent where nurses are renumerated better than locally, in Kenya.
The Nursing Colleges in Nairobi charge fees differently depending on whether its publicly-owned or privately-owned colleges. While tuition fees might be the same on all nursing campuses such as KMTC, the other student essentials such as hostel fees or accommodation outside campus can be higher. Therefore, you need to understand several factors before deciding which nursing college fits your pocket and interests.
Meanwhile, finding a vacancy in a public or government nursing training college such as Kenya Medical Training College or in a Public university such as the University of Nairobi or Kenyatta University will give you relief compared to private nursing universities or colleges. Government training universities or nursing colleges tend to charge more affordable fees than privately owned nursing colleges.
In no particular order, below is the list of nursing colleges in Nairobi;
Kenya Medical Training College-Nairobi Campus is a renowned government-owned nursing college located in the heart of Nairobi, Upper Hill area. The college offers a wide range of courses to students wishing to pursue a career in the health sciences. These courses include nursing, midwifery, laboratory sciences, and medical imaging technology. Nurses from this college are expertly trained since they conduct their hands-on or practical within several hospitals surrounding the campus, such as Kenyatta National Hospital, Mbagathi level 5 Hospital, and other hospitals.
Phone contact: 0737 352543 Location: Mbagathi Road, NAIROBI
Cicely McDonell nursing college is also known as Nairobi hospital school of Nursing because it's the flagship nursing college under the administration of Nairobi Hospital. It was established in 1956 and offers one of the best nursing courses 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 also known as Mater Hospital Nursing School is 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
This is a private-based nursing college 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
It's a nursing school established in 1966 by Kenyatta Hospital for specialized Critical Care Unit, Theatre, Renal, A&E, and Newborn Unit. However, the other general wards and departments have benefitted from the establishment and currently, they are training nurses with a wide hands-on experience owing to the busy hospital ward experiences. Kenyatta school of Nursing offers several courses including Post Basic Specialized Nursing courses and other short courses for healthcare workers. The nursing options include Critical Care Nursing, Peri-Operative Nursing, Nephrology Nursing, Accident and Emergency Nursing, Neonatal Nursing, and Oncology Nursing.
Phone contact: 0722 991912 Location: Inside Kenyatta national hospital
This is a privately-owned nursing college in the heart of Karen, Nairobi. Its owned and operated and the leadership of Karen Hospital. The Karen Nursing or medical training college offers several courses including Kenya Registered Nursing Diploma which takes 3 years and Diploma in Peri-operative 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 has a newly established school of nursing 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.
This is one of the oldest and most renowned public universities in Kenya. It offers several nursing courses such as Bsc Nursing, Ph.D. nursing, diploma in renal nursing, MSC nursing, and Doctor of Philosophy Nursing. The School is the most sought-after in Kenya and has been rated as one of the top schools in the region.
Phone contact: 020 2726300 Location: Parklands/Highridge, Prof Mourice Alala Road
This is another privately-owned medical and health training college located within Nairobi metropolitan. Its offers various courses ranging from Diploma in nursing, medical laboratory, health records, a certificate in peri-operative technology and diploma in peri-operative technology, 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)
It's a privately-owned by the Aga Khan Foundation and a non-denominational nursing school 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. They boast as one of the pioneers of Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) and Advanced Practice Midwifery (APM). It serves the whole of East Africa with branches in Kampala, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Phone contact: +254 20 3662 014 Location: University Centre, 3rd Parklands Avenue, off Limuru Road, Nairobi
Thika School of medical sciences is located around Thika town offering 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. You can read more of their courses here
Phone contact: 0723 991 866 Location: Thika-Garissa Highway, 1Km From Ananas Mall, Makongeni, Thika
Located in Kikuyu in the Nairobi area, Presbyterian University offers nursing and other medical courses. It offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and occupational therapy.
Phone contact: 0723 799904 Location: Main Campus – Kikuyu, Rungiri
Now that you have read about the nursing colleges in Nairobi, you can make a decision about which college is around your area for easy commuting and which one offers the medical course you want. In the comment section, you can let me know which nursing college to add.
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