The University of Lunsar department of Nursing seeks to become a centre of excellence in Nursing Education. As such, it brings international compatibility to Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) degree holders, and for promotion of students’ mobility and job seekers around the globe, University of Lunsar developed a unified 4-years/8-semesters BS degree programme. This unified curriculum is aimed to inculcate broader base knowledge in the subjects like English, Sociology, and Psychology in addition to major discipline of study. The Bachelor (BS) degree course can be completed in 4-years/8-semesters and shall require completion of 140 – 150 credit hours of which 61% of the curriculum will constitute discipline specific and remaining 39% will comprise compulsory and general courses.
Undergraduate
The general minimum University of Lunsar admission requirements for an undergraduate degree programme is FIVE (5) Credits at the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) including Mathematics and English Language with a minimum grade of C6 in not more than two sittings or TWO (2) Credits of “C” or better at the General Certificate of Education, Advanced level (GCE ‘A’ Level).
Applicants with a State Registered Nurse diploma from an accredited institution by the Nurses and Midwifery Council will be admitted into second year.
Message from the Dean to Our Prospective Students
Welcome to the School of Nursing at the University of Lunsar.
Whether you are advancing your practice from a State Registered Nurse or from a State Enrolled Community Health Nurse to a Baccalaureate degree prepared Nurse, or pursuing a career change to nursing, or secondary school graduate pursing a nursing degree, or interested in educating future nurse leaders, the University of Lunsar School of Nursing offers unique opportunities to grow personally and professionally.
The healthcare system in Sierra Leone is still grappling with issues of cost, quality, and safety constantly. To meet the healthcare needs of our society, future nurses must be prepared to meet diverse patients’ needs, function as leaders, work collaboratively and effectively with other health professionals to transform the healthcare system in ways which will ensure that those who need care receive it in the most efficient, safe, and affordable way possible.
The University of Lunsar’s School of Nursing is committed to partnering with others in elevating the standard of Nursing Education in the country. We see our nursing graduates as global nurses with skills, knowledge and attitudes that will meet the basic standards of nursing practice anywhere in the world.
We pledge to our students that the university will provide the resources and learning experiences necessary to establish a firm foundation for building competence in their professional study. In addition to the technical skills necessary to provide safe care, students will develop communication, critical thinking and decision-making skills to lead care teams in the future.
Through active participation in this community of learners, students gain an appreciation for the value of diversity, commitment to service, the importance of engaged citizenship, and the
essential nature of lifelong learning.
We invite you to explore our website to learn about our faculty and staff, and our plans for the future. Envision yourself in our student-centred environment as you embark on your journey to become a nurse.
Thank you for considering the School of Nursing at the University of Lunsar. We look forward to welcoming you into our community.
Sincerely,
Marie Umar-Kamara, DNP, FNP, RN, CNE
Dean, Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health
University of Lunsar
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