Overview of Nursing Training Institutions in Kenya

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This article provides a comprehensive list of nursing training institutions in Kenya, categorized by their counties and the programs they offer.

  • BScN (Pre-service): Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Pre-service) – An undergraduate degree program for those who are not currently registered nurses but are preparing for a career in nursing.
  • KRCHN: Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse – A diploma program focused on training nurses for community health, often requiring candidates to have a background in healthcare or related fields.

1. African Institute of Research and Development Studies

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

2. AIC Kijabe School of Nursing

  • County: Kiambu
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

3. Alupe University College

  • County: Busia
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

4. Baraka Institute of Science and Technology

  • County: Kericho
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

5. Bomet College of Health Sciences

  • County: Bomet
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

6. Bondo University College

  • County: Siaya
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

7. Bright Star School of Nursing

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

8. Buruburu School of Nursing

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

9. Dadaab Hospital School of Nursing

  • County: Garissa
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

10. Eldoret Medical Training College

  • County: Uasin Gishu
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

11. Garissa KMTC

  • County: Garissa
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

12. Gikambura Health Training Institute

  • County: Kiambu
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

13. Gulu University School of Nursing

  • County: Busia
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

14. Kenyatta National Hospital School of Nursing

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

15. Kijabe Mission Hospital

  • County: Kiambu
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

16. KISII University

  • County: Kisii
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

17. Kitui KMTC

  • County: Kitui
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

18. Maseno University

  • County: Kisumu
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

19. Mombasa College of Health Sciences

  • County: Mombasa
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

20. Moi University School of Nursing

  • County: Uasin Gishu
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

21. Mt. Kenya University

  • County: Thika
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

22. Nandi County Hospital School of Nursing

  • County: Nandi
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

23. Nairobi Institute of Technology

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

24. Nairobi Medical Training College

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

25. National Hospital College of Health Sciences

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

26. Nyeri KMTC

  • County: Nyeri
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

27. Nzoia Health Training Institute

  • County: Bungoma
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

28. Rift Valley Medical Training College

  • County: Nakuru
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

29. South Eastern Kenya University

  • County: Kitui
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

30. St. Andrew's College of Nursing

  • County: Kericho
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

31. St. Augustine University

  • County: Machakos
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

32. St. George's School of Nursing

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

33. St. Joseph's Mission Hospital

  • County: Kisumu
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

34. St. Matthew's School of Nursing

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

35. St. Michael's School of Nursing

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

36. St. Paul's School of Nursing

  • County: Kiambu
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

37. Taita Taveta University

  • County: Taita Taveta
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

38. Thika School of Nursing

  • County: Kiambu
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

39. Uasin Gishu College of Health Sciences

  • County: Uasin Gishu
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

40. University of Kabianga

  • County: Kericho
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

41. Wajir College of Health Sciences

  • County: Wajir
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

42. Addis Ababa University

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

43. Aga Khan University

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

44. AIC Kijabe Mission Hospital

  • County: Kiambu
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

45. Ann Kansiime School of Nursing

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

46. Bomet College of Health Sciences

  • County: Bomet
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

47. Buruburu School of Nursing

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

48. Egerton University

  • County: Njoro
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

49. Garissa University College

  • County: Garissa
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

50. Kajiado Medical Training College

  • County: Kajiado
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

51. Kaimosi Friends University College

  • County: Vihiga
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

52. Karatina University

  • County: Karatina
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

53. Kenyatta University

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

54. Kisii University

  • County: Kisii
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

55. Kisumu Medical Training College

  • County: Kisumu
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

56. Kitui Medical Training College

  • County: Kitui
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

57. Laikipia University

  • County: Laikipia
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

58. Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

  • County: Kakamega
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

59. Meru University of Science and Technology

  • County: Meru
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

60. Moi University

  • County: Eldoret
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

61. Mount Kenya University

  • County: Thika
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

62. Nanyuki Medical Training College

  • County: Laikipia
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

63. Nairobi Institute of Technology

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

64. Nairobi Medical Training College

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

65. Rift Valley Medical Training College

  • County: Nakuru
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

66. South Eastern Kenya University

  • County: Kitui
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

67. St. George's University

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

68. St. Michael's College of Nursing

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

69. St. Paul's University

  • County: Limuru
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

70. Taita Taveta University

  • County: Taita Taveta
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

71. Thika School of Nursing

  • County: Kiambu
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

72. Uasin Gishu Medical Training College

  • County: Uasin Gishu
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

73. University of Kabianga

  • County: Kericho
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

74. Wajir College of Health Sciences

  • County: Wajir
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

    75. Aga Khan University

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

76. Anglican University

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

77. Chuka University

  • County: Chuka
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

78. Dedan Kimathi University

  • County: Nyeri
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

79. East African University

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

80. Gulu University

  • County: Gulu
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

81. Homa Bay College of Health Sciences

  • County: Homa Bay
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

82. Karatina University

  • County: Karatina
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

83. Kenyatta University

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

84. Kipsigis College of Health Sciences

  • County: Kericho
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

85. Kogi State University

  • County: Kogi
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

86. Laikipia University

  • County: Laikipia
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

87. Maseno University

  • County: Kisumu
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

88. Moi University

  • County: Eldoret
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

89. Mount Kenya University

  • County: Thika
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

90. Nairobi Institute of Technology

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

91. Nairobi Medical Training College

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

92. Nanyuki Medical Training College

  • County: Laikipia
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

93. Rift Valley Medical Training College

  • County: Nakuru
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

94. South Eastern Kenya University

  • County: Kitui
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

95. St. George's University

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

96. St. Michael's College of Nursing

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

97. St. Paul's University

  • County: Limuru
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

98. Taita Taveta University

  • County: Taita Taveta
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

99. Thika School of Nursing

  • County: Kiambu
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

100. Uasin Gishu Medical Training College

  • County: Uasin Gishu
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

101. University of Kabianga

  • County: Kericho
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

102. Wajir College of Health Sciences

  • County: Wajir
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

103. Addis Ababa University

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

104. Anglican University

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

105. Chuka University

  • County: Chuka
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

106. Dedan Kimathi University

  • County: Nyeri
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

107. East African University

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

108. Gulu University

  • County: Gulu
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

109. Homa Bay College of Health Sciences

  • County: Homa Bay
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

110. Karatina University

  • County: Karatina
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

111. Kenyatta University

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

112. Kipsigis College of Health Sciences

  • County: Kericho
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

113. Kogi State University

  • County: Kogi
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

114. Laikipia University

  • County: Laikipia
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

115. Maseno University

  • County: Kisumu
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

116. Moi University

  • County: Eldoret
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

117. Mount Kenya University

  • County: Thika
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

118. Nairobi Institute of Technology

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

119. Nairobi Medical Training College

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

120. Nanyuki Medical Training College

  • County: Laikipia
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

121. Rift Valley Medical Training College

  • County: Nakuru
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

122. South Eastern Kenya University

  • County: Kitui
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

123. St. George's University

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

124. St. Michael's College of Nursing

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

125. St. Paul's University

  • County: Limuru
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

126. Taita Taveta University

  • County: Taita Taveta
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

127. Thika School of Nursing

  • County: Kiambu
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

128. Uasin Gishu Medical Training College

  • County: Uasin Gishu
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

129. University of Kabianga

  • County: Kericho
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

130. Wajir College of Health Sciences

  • County: Wajir
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

131. Addis Ababa University

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

132. Anglican University

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

133. Chuka University

  • County: Chuka
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

134. Dedan Kimathi University

  • County: Nyeri
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

135. East African University

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

136. Gulu University

  • County: Gulu
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

137. Homa Bay College of Health Sciences

  • County: Homa Bay
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

138. Karatina University

  • County: Karatina
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

139. Kenyatta University

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

140. Kipsigis College of Health Sciences

  • County: Kericho
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

141. Kogi State University

  • County: Kogi
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

142. Laikipia University

  • County: Laikipia
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

143. Maseno University

  • County: Kisumu
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

144. Moi University

  • County: Eldoret
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

145. Mount Kenya University

  • County: Thika
  • Programs: BScN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

146. Nairobi Institute of Technology

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

147. Nairobi Medical Training College

  • County: Nairobi
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

148. Nanyuki Medical Training College

  • County: Laikipia
  • Programs: KRCHN (Pre-service)
  • Website: Website

All About Nursing 

  1. Nursing Jobs - Opportunities for employment in various healthcare settings for licensed nurses.
  2. Nursing Programs - Structured educational courses designed to prepare individuals for a nursing career.
  3. Nursing Schools - Institutions offering education and training to become a registered nurse or advanced practice nurse.
  4. Nursing Degrees - Academic qualifications such as an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in nursing.
  5. Nursing Licensure - The process and requirements for obtaining official certification to practice as a nurse.
  6. Nursing Certification - Specialized credentials that validate advanced skills or expertise in a specific area of nursing.
  7. Nursing Care - The range of services provided by nurses to promote health and manage illness.
  8. Nursing Theories - Conceptual frameworks that guide nursing practice and education.
  9. Nursing Specialties - Focused areas of nursing practice such as pediatrics, geriatrics, or critical care.
  10. Nursing Internships - Practical training programs for nursing students to gain hands-on experience in clinical settings.
  11. Nursing Responsibilities - The duties and tasks that nurses are expected to perform in their roles.
  12. Nursing Skills - Essential abilities and techniques required for effective nursing practice.
  13. Nursing Interview Questions - Common questions asked during job interviews for nursing positions.
  14. Nursing Education - The formal training and study undertaken to become a nurse.
  15. Nursing Practice - The application of nursing knowledge and skills in providing patient care.
  16. Nursing Home Care - Specialized care provided to elderly or disabled individuals in nursing homes.
  17. Nursing Procedures - Specific tasks or processes carried out by nurses as part of patient care.
  18. Nursing Clinical Experience - Hands-on training in healthcare settings where nursing students apply their knowledge.
  19. Nursing Ethics - Principles and moral values guiding the behavior and decision-making of nurses.
  20. Nursing Salary - The compensation and financial earnings associated with nursing positions.
  21. Nursing Board Exam - The licensing examination required to become a registered nurse.
  22. Nursing Assistant Jobs - Positions for individuals who support nurses and assist with patient care.
  23. Nursing Research - The study and investigation into nursing practices and patient care to improve outcomes.
  24. Nursing Administration - The management and leadership roles within healthcare settings for nurses.
  25. Nursing Management - Overseeing nursing staff and operations within a healthcare facility.
  26. Nursing Leadership - The ability to guide, influence, and manage nursing teams effectively.
  27. Nursing Techniques - Specific methods and procedures used by nurses in patient care.
  28. Nursing Trends - Current developments and changes in the nursing profession and healthcare.
  29. Nursing Informatics - The integration of nursing science with information technology to improve healthcare.
  30. Nursing History - The evolution and development of the nursing profession over time.
  31. Nursing Journals - Publications that contain research articles and studies related to nursing.
  32. Nursing Textbooks - Books that provide comprehensive information and knowledge on nursing practice and theory.
  33. Nursing Training - Educational programs and courses designed to prepare individuals for nursing careers.
  34. Nursing Online Courses - Internet-based educational classes for nursing students or professionals.
  35. Nursing Shortages - The gap between the demand for nursing services and the availability of qualified nurses.
  36. Nursing Challenges - Difficulties and obstacles faced by nurses in their practice and work environment.
  37. Nursing Advocacy - Efforts by nurses to support and promote the needs and rights of patients and the nursing profession.
  38. Nursing Collaboration - Working together with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
  39. Nursing Documentation - The process of recording patient care and medical information by nurses.
  40. Nursing Informatics Certification - Credentials for nurses specializing in health informatics and technology.
  41. Nursing Continuing Education - Ongoing learning opportunities for nurses to maintain their licenses and stay updated in their field.
  42. Nursing Research Topics - Specific areas of study within nursing research aimed at advancing the profession.
  43. Nursing Theory Application - The use of nursing theories in practical clinical settings to guide patient care.
  44. Nursing Health Promotion - Activities and strategies used by nurses to encourage healthier lifestyles and prevent illness.
  45. Nursing Emergency Care - Immediate and urgent care provided by nurses in emergency situations.
  46. Nursing Pain Management - Techniques and methods used by nurses to alleviate and control patient pain.
  47. Nursing Patient Education - Teaching patients about their health conditions, treatments, and self-care.
  48. Nursing Family Care - Involvement of family members in the care and support of patients.
  49. Nursing Mental Health - Specialized care provided by nurses to individuals with mental health conditions.
  50. Nursing Community Health - Public health initiatives and nursing practices aimed at improving the health of communities.
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