List of Universities Offering BSc Nursing in Ghana

In this article, we are going to discuss the profession of “NURSE”, what they do, and who they are. Nursing is one of the great and noble professions in Ghana.

They are offered in most of the Universities and even colleges in the country. One of the most important things about it is that non-science students can also go into it.’

It is believed that students who offer science-related courses are those qualified to offer Nursing and its related programmes at Universities.

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Who is a NURSE?

A nurse is a health care professional who is trained to care for people with illnesses, diseases, and injuries. Usually, nurses accompany doctors and different health care employees in medical organizations and hospitals. Their main role is to help people to feel better, stay fit, and healthy.

In Ghana, Nurses study at the university for at least four years. Graduating students often specialize in the following areas; mental health nursing, pediatric nursing, midwifery, general nursing, and community health nursing.

Types of Nurses in Ghana

Basically, nurses are classified into four categories base on their qualifications and what they do. In Ghana, there are four types or categories of Nurses. These are

Registered Nurse (RN): Registered Nurses are the main nurses charged with taking care of patients and ensuring that their needs are met.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Licensed practical nurses are nurses that hold a diploma in practical nursing. These nurses work closely with registered nurses to gain experience before advancing their careers.
Nurse Midwife (APRN): Nurse-midwives provide family planning, prenatal and obstetric care. These nurses serve as caregivers for women and their newborns. They also provide education on wellness, nutrition, and disease prevention to mothers and babies. These nurses usually have a Master’s degree or higher level of education.
Nurse Practitioners: These nurses are at the top of the chain. They provide advanced health care in health care centers.

What do Nurses DO?

Nurses offer a wide range of services day in and day out. Almost all the activities they perform are repeated each day. Below are some of the services they offer:

Taking patient vital signs, measurements, and medical histories
Asking about the patient’s symptoms
Performing physical examinations
Drawing blood samples
Requesting and conducting diagnostic tests
Administering medication
Maintaining accurate and detailed records
Educating patients on how to manage their conditions
Setting up treatment rooms
Sanitizing and assembling medical equipment
Completing patient assessments

Above are some of the activities or duties nurses perform.

Nursing Specialization

The field of nursing is very broad. Below are a few fields within the spectrum of nursing.

Mental health nursing
Pediatric nursing
Midwifery
General nursing
Community health nursing etc.

List Universities Offering BSc Nursing in Ghana

Below is the list of accredited universities offering bachelor of science nursing in Ghana.

The University of Energy and Natural Resources
University of Ghana
Presbyterian University College Ghana
Central University College
Ghana Baptist University College
University for Development Studies
KAAF University College
Pentecost University College
Ghana Christian University College
Garden City University College
All Nations University College
Christian Service University College
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Valley View University

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