The school of Nursing was official opened in September 1974 offering a diploma in General Nursing. It was the first nursing programme to be based at a community college in Jamaica.
In 1996 the College introduced a programme for the training of Assistant Nurses (EAN). This programme is offered at the Morant Bay Campus which is located at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, Jamaica.
The programme for General Nurses is presently being offered at the baccalaureate level, and is a collaborative effort of the college and the University of the West Indies.
The Pre-Nursing programme resumed in 2004 and offers students a certificate in Practical Nursing while they complete the pre-requisites for the Bachelors of Science in Nursing programme.
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (Generic) Programme (BScN)
Entry Requirement
Age: 17-45
Academic qualifications:
Five (5) CXC or GCE O’ Level subjects at Grades I, II, III (CXC) or A, B or C (GCE)
Note: Three of these must be at grades 1 / 2 or A / B
Compulsory Subjects:
One from each group
- English
- Mathematics | Physics | Statistics
- Biology | Integrated Science | Chemistry
Other Subjects:
Two other subjects chosen from: History, Geography, Food and Nutrition,
Agricultural Science, Economics, Social Studies, Principles of
Business, Principles of Accounts, Office Procedures or a Foreign
Language (Spanish, French and German), but excluding Art & Craft and Clothing and Textile
Assistant Nursing (EAN) Programme
Entry Requirement
Age: 17-45
Academic qualifications:
Four (4) CXC or GCE O’ Level subjects at Grades I, II, III (CXC) or A, B or C (GCE)
Note: Two of these must be at grades 1 / 2 or A / B
Compulsory Subjects:
One from each group
- English
- Mathematics | Physics | Statistics
- Biology | Integrated Science | Chemistry
Other Subjects:
Two other subjects chosen from: History, Geography, Food and Nutrition,
Agricultural Science, Economics, Social Studies, Principles of
Business, Principles of Accounts, Office Procedures or a Foreign
Language (Spanish, French and German), but excluding Art & Craft and Clothing and Textile
Pre-Nursing Programme
Entry Requirement
Age: 17-45
Academic qualifications:
Minimum of two (2) CXC or GCE O’ Level subjects at Grades I, II, III (CXC) or A, B or C (GCE)
Note: Two of these must be at grades 1 / 2 or A / B
Compulsory Subjects:
One from each group
- English
- Mathematics | Physics | Statistics
- Biology | Integrated Science | Chemistry
Other Subjects:
Two other subjects chosen from: History, Geography, Food
and Nutrition, Agricultural Science, Economics, Social Studies,
Principles of Business, Principles of Accounts, Office
Procedures or a Foreign Language (Spanish, French and German),
but excluding Art & Craft and Clothing and Textile
Candidates entering the programme will be interviewed then registered to repeat the subjects required to be fully qualified for the BScN.
A flexible time table will be set to accommodate eight (8) hours of Practical Nursing.
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