A professional degree pathway preparing students for safe patient care, ethical nursing practice, clinical readiness, community health awareness and responsible service in Sierra Leone’s health system.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Central University is designed for students who want to serve individuals, families and communities through safe, ethical and evidence-informed nursing practice.
Students learn to place dignity, safety, compassion and respect at the centre of patient care.
The programme connects classroom teaching with practical skills, supervised learning and professional responsibility.
Students are guided in ethics, confidentiality, communication, accountability, teamwork and respectful care.
In Sierra Leone, nurses play a central role in patient care, health education, maternal and child health, disease prevention, emergency response, community outreach and continuity of care. Central University’s nursing programme is shaped by this national need.
Nurses are often the closest health professionals to patients and families.
Nursing supports prevention, health promotion, education and community well-being.
Strong nursing education contributes to safer and more responsive health services.
The programme combines classroom instruction, skills development, clinical preparation, community health awareness, professional values and student welfare support.
Central University supports nursing students not only through classroom instruction, but also through mentorship, academic guidance, student welfare support and professional formation. Nursing students are expected to develop emotional maturity, ethical judgment, respect for confidentiality, teamwork and responsibility in care settings.
Students receive guidance that supports attendance, study habits, professional conduct and adjustment to university learning.
The University recognizes that student well-being, confidence and personal stability affect learning, clinical readiness and professional growth.
Students are expected to meet academic, professional and regulatory requirements applicable to nursing education and practice in Sierra Leone.
The programme builds the knowledge, conduct and skills expected of nursing students as they progress toward professional service.
Principles of care, communication, patient dignity and professional behaviour.
Human body systems, health conditions and the scientific basis of care.
Observation, documentation, infection prevention, patient safety and supervised skills practice.
Care for mothers, newborns, children and families within health service settings.
Health education, prevention, outreach and understanding community-level health needs.
Confidentiality, accountability, teamwork, service, professional discipline and responsible leadership.
Graduates of nursing programmes may pursue professional opportunities in clinical care, community health, public health support, health education, maternal and child health, humanitarian health services, research support and further study, subject to regulatory and professional requirements.
Patient care in hospitals, clinics and health service environments.
Health promotion, prevention, outreach and community education.
Participation in prevention, monitoring, health campaigns and service delivery support.
Opportunities for future specialization, research and advanced health training.
Applicants should confirm current admission requirements, deadlines, supporting documents and any programme-specific conditions with the Admissions Office.
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Take the next step toward disciplined nursing education, patient-centred care and service to communities.
Email: admissions@central.edu.sl
Phone: +232 79 630407 / +232 99 140208
Campus: 1 Silicon Hills, Mile 91, Tonkolili, Sierra Leone
