The School of Nursing and Midwifery at Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK) is dedicated to training highly skilled, compassionate, and competent nursing professionals who can address the evolving healthcare needs of local and global communities. The school emphasizes evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, ethical patient care, and leadership in nursing.
With a strong focus on practical training, research, and community engagement, the school prepares students to excel in hospitals, healthcare institutions, public health organizations, and research institutions. Currently, the school has one department, the Nursing Department, offering comprehensive nursing education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Nursing Department
The Nursing Department at GLUK is committed to developing highly skilled nursing professionals who can deliver quality patient care, conduct research, and contribute to healthcare policy development. The department integrates clinical practice, theoretical knowledge, and ethical decision-making to ensure that graduates are well-prepared for diverse healthcare environments.
The department’s training approach focuses on patient-centered care, medical technology integration, leadership in healthcare, and community health engagement. Students benefit from hands-on clinical experience, partnerships with hospitals, and mentorship from experienced healthcare professionals.
Programs Offered
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Equips students with comprehensive nursing skills, critical thinking abilities, and leadership competencies.
- Covers medical-surgical nursing, maternal and child health, community health nursing, and mental health nursing.
- Graduates qualify as registered nurses, community health officers, clinical care specialists, and healthcare administrators.
Master of Science in Nursing (MScN)
- Designed for nursing professionals seeking advanced knowledge, specialization, and leadership roles in healthcare.
- Offers specialization options in critical care nursing, nursing education, community health nursing, and healthcare management.
- Graduates work as nurse educators, healthcare policy makers, advanced practice nurses, and nursing researchers.
Why Choose the School of Nursing and Midwifery at GLUK?
- State-of-the-Art Training – Hands-on learning with modern simulation labs, clinical rotations, and real-world patient care experience.
- Highly Qualified Faculty – Learn from experienced nursing educators, medical professionals, and healthcare researchers.
- Strong Hospital Partnerships – Collaborations with leading healthcare institutions for internships and job placement.
- Focus on Community Health – Integration of nursing care with community health initiatives for holistic healthcare training.
- Research and Innovation – Encourages nursing research, evidence-based practice, and healthcare innovations.
- Career Growth Opportunities – Graduates are well-prepared for clinical practice, nursing leadership, research, and policy development.
At Great Lakes University of Kisumu, the School of Nursing and Midwifery is committed to producing compassionate, skilled, and visionary nurses who will transform healthcare systems and improve patient outcomes. Join us in shaping the future of nursing!