A day in the life
- 07:00Handover from the night shift: who needs what.
- 09:00Medication round and checking vital signs.
- 12:00Support doctors on rounds and update patient notes.
- 15:00Teach a family how to care for a patient at home.
Is it for you?
- Best for Helpers
Science you use every hour, with people who need you most.
- With a Thinker side
You'll get to dig into tricky problems until they make sense.
- Worth knowing
Shift work, including nights. Nurses are in demand abroad as well as at home.
Your path to becoming a Nurse
Based on the KCSE (8-4-4) route.
- 1 Now · Form 2–4
Focus on these subjects
BiologyChemistryMaths or PhysicsEnglish - 2 KCSE
Aim for B overall
C+ or better in Biology, Chemistry and English. Apply through KUCCPS after your results.
- 3 Study · 4 + 1 years
BSc Nursing
Offered at UoN, Moi, Kenyatta, Aga Khan, KMTC (diploma) and more.
- 4 After · 1 year
Internship & licence
Register with the Nursing Council of Kenya.