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Advanced Diploma in Nursing - Conversion

Programme Overview

The Conversion is a two year program where already trained EN and CHN  undergo the Advanced Diploma in Nursing (ADN) programme in order to be eligible to be registered and practice as an Registered Nurse (RN).

Admissions
October/November
Campus
Banjul
Duration
2 Years
Certification
Advanced Diploma

Fees:

National
tuition D15000
internet D1000
practicals D5000
Total D21000
International
tuition D25000
internet D1000
practicals D5000
Total D31000

Minimum entry requirements

Candidate must have at least:

  • A State Enrolled Nurse/Midwife or Enrolled Community Health Nurse/Midwife Certificate holder with at least two years working experience
    • AND
  • General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O’Levels) 4 credits which must include English, Science and (3) three other academic subjects.
    • OR
  • West African Senior Secondary School Certificate of Education (WASSCE) 3 credits which must include English, Science and (2) two other academic subjects

After scrutinising the application forms, short-listed candidates will be interviewed and a final selection of prospective students made.

Programme Coordinator

Maimuna Keita
2022 Intake
2022 Intake photo

Program Curriculum

The curriculum is designed to include theoretical and practical skills with research incorporated in various areas of nursing. The theoretical component and clinical practice are correlated to link theory to practice and ensure maximum acquisition of skills.

The programme extends over a period of 2 years and consists of the following courses:

  1. Term I

    Course List
    Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs
    CNUS 200 Introductory Module 3
    CNUS 201 Basic Sciences 3
    CNUS 203 Basic Nursing Care (Theory) 3
    CNUS 204 Basic Nursing Care (Practice) 3
    Total Credits 12

    Term II

    Course List
    Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs
    CNUS 205 Obstetric Nursing(Theory) 3
    CNUS 206 Obstetric Nursing(Practice) 3
    Total Credits 6

    Term III

    Course List
    Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs
    CNUS 207 Paetetric Nursing(Theory) 3
    CNUS 208 Paetetric Nursing(Practice) 3
    CNUS 209 Psychiatry/Mental Health Nursing (Theory) 3
    CNUS 210 Psychiatry/Mental Health Nursing (Practice) 3
    Total Credits 12

Assessment

The Grade Point Average (GPA) is used. All courses are weighted and given credit hours. The number of grade points achieved for a course is calculated as:

  • Grade Point Average X Credit Hours

The Grade Point factor is a numerical value assigned to a letter grade ranging from A-F. The GPA is computed at the end of every term and the total number of grade points obtained for all courses attempted in the term. The cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is also calculated at the same time. At the end of training, certificates will be awarded to students with a minimum CGPA score of 2.50

Formative Evaluation (40 % of final Mark)

  • Theory Block - Weekly tests & assignments
  • Clinical Practice - Practical assessment / projects

Summative Evaluation (60 % of final Mark)

  • Written Comprehensive examination
  • Practical assessment
  • Research Project

Grading system

A Five-Point grading system
SN Score Grade Point
1 85% - 100% A 5
2 74% - 84% B 4
3 60%-73% C 3
4 50% - 59% D 2
5 40% - 49% E 1
6 0% – 39% F 0

Graduation Requirements

To be eligible for this award, the student must:

  • Pass the continuous assessment with a CGPA of not less than 2.50
  • Submit a research project and obtain a Pass grade in it
  • Obtain a pass grade in the written comprehensive examination
  • Obtain a pass grade in the final practical assessment
  • Obtain a CGPA of not less than 2.50 at the end of training

Study Timeline

Advanced Diploma in Nursing - Conversion in a nutshell