Students Handbook 2018 2019 Final Oct.09.2018

VALLEY VIEW UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND

MIDWIFERY
STUDENT HANDBOOK
2018 – 2019
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................ 1
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART FOR THE SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY…………3
LETTER FROM THE DEAN......................................................................................................................... 5
VALLEY VIEW UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK ..................................................................... 6
HISTORY OF VALLEY VIEW UNIVERSITY ......................................................................................... 6
MISSION STATEMENT ................................................................................................................................ 6
CORE VALUES ............................................................................................................................................... 6
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY.................................................................................................................. 6
HISTORY OF VALLEY VIEW UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY ....... 7
PHILOSOPHY .................................................................................................................................................. 7
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................................................. 8
GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................... 9
STUDENTS’ ADMISSION, PROGRESSION AND GRADUATION ................................................... 9
LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................ 14
ACADEMIC INFORMATION/CURRICULUM ...................................................................................... 15
POLICIES REGARDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT & SUMMER COURSE
REGISTRATION AUTHORIZATION ...................................................................................................... 36
ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT ...................................................................................................................... 37
ACADEMIC PROBATION .......................................................................................................................... 37
WITHDRAWAL FROM NURSING/MIDWIFERY COURSES ............................................................ 37
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE SCHOOL ................................................................................................... 37
DEFERMENT ................................................................................................................................................. 37
POLICIES OF PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL CONDUCT ................................... 38
ABSENCE/TARDINESS TO CLASSES OR/AND PRACTICUM ....................................................... 38
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE AND POLICY ON GRADING ............................................................... 39
CLINICAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................... 39
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT NURSE/MIDWIFE ............................................................ 40
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY ....................................................................................................................... 41
UNSAFE PRACTICE .................................................................................................................................... 41
UNIFORM/DRESS CODE ........................................................................................................................... 41
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COUNSELING ............................................................................................................................................... 43
NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY ......................................................................................................... 43
GENDER POLICY ........................................................................................................................................ 43
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ............................................................................................................................. 44
SEXUAL HARASSMENT ........................................................................................................................... 44
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ....................................................................................................................... 44
HEALTH INSURANCE REQUIREMENT ............................................................................................... 45
STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION ..................................................................................................................... 46
CLUBS AND SPORTS ................................................................................................................................. 46
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ...................................................................................... 47
STUDENT AGREEMENT FORM .............................................................................................................. 49
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AG. DEAN
SCHOOL OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY
Dr. Ninon Amertil
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Ms. Hannah Baisey Nyarko
AG. HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

AG. HEAD OF DEPARTMENT HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
MIDWIFERY (MENTAL HEALTH NURSING)
GENERAL NURSING
Mrs. Doris G. Kpongboe Dr. Ninon Amertil
Dr. Stella Appiah
MENTAL HEALTH
MIDWIFERY NURSING FACULTY
FACULTY COORDINATOR Wisdom Avor (Mr.)
Doris G. Kpongboe (Mrs) HAC/NAC - BSCN Amos Ottuah (Mr.)
Isabella Garti (Mrs) NURSING FACULTY Mr. Francis Akugri Philp Agbepuorin (Mr.)
Catherine Dwumfour Dr. Stella Appiah (Dr.)
(Mrs) Priscilla A. Attafuah (Mrs.)
Matilda D. Gbenyo (Mrs.) COORDINATOR
Yaw A. Akosah (Mr.) TECHIMAN CAMPUS
Dorothy B. Awuah (Mrs.) Mr. Isaac Ansong
Awube Menlah (Mrs..)
Fidelis Atibila (Mr.) COORDINATOR
Isaac Ansong (Mr.) KUMASI CAMPUS
Adwoa Ansah-Adu (Mrs)
Mrs. Adwoa Ansah-Adu
Francis A. Akugri (Mr.)
Dora Ephraim (Mrs.)
Peace Bannor (Mrs.)
Nathaniel Awuni (Mr.)
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART FOR THE SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
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LETTER FROM THE DEAN
Dear Students,
On behalf of the faculty and staff of Valley View University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, I
am pleased to welcome all new and continuing students. The University provides the right
academic and scholastic environment filled with lifelong opportunities for your professional and
personal growth.
As nursing and midwifery students you are part of one of largest health professions in the world.
We expect your experience at Valley View University to endow you with a dynamic education
that will prepare you to be change agents in a rapidly changing healthcare system.
Please take time to familiarize yourself with the policies and procedures found in the Student
Handbook. It contains information relevant to your roles and responsibilities for Valley View
University and the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The handbook is subject to change and the
School reserves the right to make changes at any time without advance notice.
My very best wishes to all of you for a successful academic year,
Ninon Amertil, Ph.D., RN

Ag. Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery
Valley View University
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VALLEY VIEW UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK
Valley View University provides every registered student with a copy of the Student Handbook. It
is designed to inform students concerning rules and regulations governing them during their stay
in the University. It is therefore imperative that every student gets a copy and familiarize
him/herself with its contents. It should be studied with care. Individuals who are not interested in
supporting the ideals and high moral standards of the University should not enroll.
HISTORY OF VALLEY VIEW UNIVERSITY

Valley View University (VVU) was established in 1979 by the West African Union Mission of
Seventh-day Adventists (now Ghana Union Conference). In 1997 it was absorbed into the
Adventist University system operated by the Africa-Indian Ocean Division (WAD) of Seventh-
day Adventist with headquarters in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. The Ghana Union Conference of
Seventh-day Adventists (organized in 2000) serves as the local manager of the University.
The University was initially called the Adventist Missionary College and was located at Bekwai-
Ashanti. It was transferred to Adenta near Accra in 1983 where it operated in rented facilities
until it was relocated to its present site near Oyibi (Mile 19 on the Accra-Dodowa Road) In 1989
and was renamed Valley View College.
The Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA) has, since 1983, been evaluating and reviewing the
accreditation status of the institution. In 1995, the university was affiliated to Griggs University in
Silver Springs, Maryland, USA. This allowed the university to offer four year bachelor’s degrees
in Theology and Religious Studies. The National Accreditation Board (Ghana) granted it national
accreditation in 1995 thus allowing the university to award her own degrees. Thus, Valley View
University became the first private institution in Ghana to be granted national accreditation.
The university serves students from all over the world. It admits qualified students regardless of
their religious background, provided such students accept the Christian principles and lifestyle
which forms the basis for the university’s operations.
MISSION STATEMENT
“Valley View University, a Seventh-day Adventist institution, emphasizes academic, spiritual,
vocational, and technological excellence for service to God and humanity.”
CORE VALUES
Valley View University seeks to pass on a passion for excellence, integrity and service.
 Excellence- The commitment to attain higher standards and expectations.
 Integrity- A life that matches convictions with actions. Integrity
encompasses honesty, authenticity and trustworthiness.
 Service- The willingness to serve God and humanity in selfless manner.
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
Valley View University is committed to the spiritual, physical, mental, and social development of
qualified students who seek both practical and intellectual preparation for a life of service to their
communities.
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The Christian writer, Ellen G. White, counseled that:
“Instead of educated weaklings, institutions of learning may send forth men strong
to think and to act, men who are masters and not slaves of circumstances, men who
possess breadth of mind, clearness of thought, and the courage of their
convictions” (Education, p. 18).
Following this counsel, VVU seeks to encourage each student to develop desirable characteristics
such as integrity, initiative, perseverance, adaptability, and trust in God.
The educational philosophy of Valley View University embraces the principle that every
individual has the responsibility of serving others.
For this reason, the University seeks to expand the graduate’s options for employment by
providing opportunities for students to develop vocational skills which can help them to be of
service in a wide field of human endeavor.
Furthermore, the University does not measure a graduate’s success in terms of material gain only,
but also in terms of one’s capacity to find a meaningful avenue of service.
HISTORY OF VALLEY VIEW UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING AND

MIDWIFERY
In 2007 Valley View University (VVU) Department of Nursing was established, with the purpose
of elevating the standard of nursing education and practice in Ghana and the West African region.
As a Seventh-day Adventist institution students will be encouraged to uphold Christian principles
which will enhance their practice and assist them to become caring and compassionate
practitioners. In 2018, the Department became a School following the addition of two new
accredited baccalaureate programmes, Midwifery and Mental Health Nursing
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and Midwifery at Valley View
University is in accordance with the basic beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist church and the
mission of Valley View University concerning health, education and the wholistic nature of man.
The interrelated concepts of this philosophy include GOD, MAN, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT,
NURSING and NURSING EDUCATION.
GOD as the creator and sustainer of the universe is a supreme being who created man with
purpose, and to be a reflection of His character.
MAN (person) is the client who the nurse/midwife is serving, this may be anyone who is in need
of nursing/medical services, and this includes but is not limited to, well, ill and/or injured
individuals, families and/or communities. Man (person) was created in the image of God but sin
led to separation between God and humanity and a weakening of human’s physical, psychosocial,
intellectual and spiritual capacities. Man has the freedom to make choices about his/her health,
but he/she is eventually accountable for these choices and its concurrent consequences. Thus
humans no longer reflect the image and character of God.
HEALTH or high level wellness is a relative concept and is achieved when man is obedient to the
physical, mental, social and spiritual laws as outlined in the Ten Commandments. Individuals
have basic rights to enjoy good health which includes primary, secondary and tertiary measures.
The wellness-illness continuum is dynamic indicating that a person’s health status can move from
one level to another, the goal being an optimum level of mental, physical, social and spiritual
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health. Illness is considered as a crisis in the life of an individual and is a highly motivating or
stimulating situation or period of development which activates man’s adaptive responses to a
maximum or optimum degree in order to meet his changing needs.
ENVIRONMENT consists of all that affects an individual. This includes a person’s physical
surroundings, genetic, cultural and ethnic background as well as family, groups, organizations,
and community relationships. These aspects of environment interact and influence the growth and
development of the person as well as the person’s illness potential and his unique response to
illness. In a broader sense environment also refers to the society to which an individual belongs.
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY are applied sciences which utilize knowledge from other
disciplines to promote, maintain and restore health and treat human responses to illness
throughout the lifespan. They are also a caring, Christ-centered humanitarian social service that is
goal directed and interactive in assisting man with the prevention of illness and the restoration of
health. The sciences promote interaction in assisting him to achieve death with dignity when
necessary. Nursing and midwifery provide individualized care utilizing the nursing process which
is a scientific method of providing nursing and midwifery care. The nurse and midwife have the
ability to perform his/her professional functions independently and interdependently through
critical thinking for the benefit of the client. However the nurses and midwives are accountable
for the quality of care they provide.
Nursing and Midwifery education involve the teaching/learning process and technical and
professional roles. They are one of the tools necessary to meet the demand of the Nursing and
Midwifery in the global healthcare workforce. Learning is a lifelong process and results in a
change in behavior. Nursing and Midwifery education involve an integration of cognitive,
affective and psychomotor experiences. Nursing and Midwifery education will equip graduates
with the skills to function both as healthcare providers and leaders within the healthcare system in
Ghana and the world. The role of the teacher is to create a climate in which the student can
develop his/her potential to the highest level and in so doing can develop a self concept of
personal adequacy and professional competence. The teacher also sets goals, defines theoretical
content, selects and organizes learning opportunities, provides guidance to students and serves as
a role model. Therefore Valley View University is proposing the establishment of pathways
leading to the Bachelor of Science Degrees in General Nursing, Midwifery and Mental Health
Nursing. Students are seen as responsible adult learners who will be able to provide safe,
nurturing care in a variety of settings.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The goal of the School of Nursing and Midwifery is to prepare competent nurses and midwives
who are committed to compassionate Christian service. Upon completion of the Bachelor of
Science degree the graduate will be able to:
 Think critically and utilize the nursing processes to assist clients to achieve and maintain
optimal wellness.
 Synthesize knowledge from the sciences, liberal arts and nursing to provide appropriate
and effective client care in a variety of settings.
 Evaluate, participate in and utilize research knowledge in nursing and midwifery practice
 Demonstrate skills necessary to implement primary, secondary and tertiary levels of health
intervention in various cultural settings.
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 Utilize principles of teaching and learning to promote healthy lifestyles through client
education which addresses health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention and health
maintenance.
 Design professional health education programs to address the multiple health care needs
of residents of Ghana particularly rural communities.
 Use managerial skills effectively to allocate resources, manage personnel and to evaluate
nursing care outcomes.
 Contribute to society and the nursing/midwifery profession by demonstrating continued
growth in personal and professional competence and Christian values.
 To enable students to apply a wholistic approach to nursing practice
 To perform beginning leadership and managerial nursing/midwifery roles.
 To demonstrate the ability to accept responsibility for nursing/midwifery actions.
 To exercise accountability in decision making and self awareness.
 To demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and work with other members of the
health care team.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The School of Nursing and Midwifery is approved by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) of
Ghana and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of Ghana. The school offers a four (4)
year Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery.
The Nursing and Midwifery programs prepare graduates for the licensing examination
administered by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana. All clinical experiences will be
conducted off campus at selected clinical agencies/settings. Practicum sessions are scheduled for
all three shifts: Morning, Afternoon and Night shifts. No practicum is allowed between the hours
of 2.00pm on Friday and 8.00pm on Saturday.
There is a clinical attachment fee for each nursing practicum. Transportation and accommodations
will be organized by the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
STUDENTS’ ADMISSION, PROGRESSION AND GRADUATION

Minimum Requirements for Entry into First Degree Program:
a. Age: 18 – 35 years.
b. Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) and West African Senior
Secondary Certificate Exam (WASSCE) Candidates
The general requirements for admission of WASSCE and SSSCE candidates to the degree
in Nursing and Midwifery Programs are three (3) credit passes in three (3) core subjects
and three (3) credit passes in three relevant elective subjects.
i. SSSCE Candidates: Credit passes (A-D) in Six (6) subjects comprising three (3)
core subjects (Mathematics, Science, and English) plus three(3) relevant electives.
ii. WASSCE Candidates: Credit passes (at least A1 – C6) in Six (6) subjects
comprising three (3) core subjects (Mathematics, Science, and English) plus
three(3) relevant electives.
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Foreign students may be admitted on the basis of qualification from the home country for
which the West African Examination Council shall determine equivalences. Evidence of
proficiency in English language for non english speaking countries is required.
c. Diploma holders from recognized Institutions will be considered on individual basis.
d. Applicants with Health Assistant Clinical (HAC) and Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC)
will be considered after successful completion of an NMC recognized Access Course.
e. The first year of the program is considered primarily pre-clinical. Nursing students are
only admitted in August and since most courses are sequential they are usually offered
once a year.
It should be noted that these requirements satisfy both professional and academic entries.
Admission Requirements to the Generic Pathway
a. An interview with the School of Nursing and Midwifery admissions committee. The
admissions committee seeks to admit individuals with a high degree of personal integrity,
dependability, self-discipline, intellectual strength, physical stamina, very sound mind and
who are caring, compassionate, and thoughtful toward others.
b. Admission by the University
c. A completed health history and physical examination from the health facility
designated/approved by the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
d. Obtain application and pay fee for indexing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of
Ghana during the first semester. This also requires two passport size photos.
e. Students wishing to change from another program to nursing or midwifery should refer to
the ‘Change of Academic Program’ policy in the University Bulletin.
f. Students who wish to transfer to the nursing/midwifery program should go through the
admission process as outlined in the academic bulletin. (See Valley View University Academic
Bulletin 2013 – 2018 p. 22-30).
Admission Requirements for the BScN Program through Access Course (HAC/NAC)
a. An interview with the School of Nursing and Midwifery admissions committee. The
admissions committee seeks to admit individuals with a high degree of personal integrity,
dependability, self-discipline, intellectual strength, physical stamina, very sound mind and
who are caring, compassionate, and thoughtful toward others.
b. Admission by the University.
c. A completed health history and physical examination.
d. Obtain application and pay fee for indexing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of
Ghana during the first semester. This also requires two passport size photos.
e. Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana as Health Assistant
Clinical (HAC) or Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC).
f. Must have a valid Auxiliary Identification Number (AIN).
g. Must work for a minimum of three (3) years in a health care facility as a HAC/NAC.
Admission Requirements for Diploma to BScN Pathway
a. A formal application and 3 letters of recommendation to the office of admissions and

records.
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b. Copy of current Licensure with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana including a
valid PIN.
c. A copy of official transcripts to the office of admissions and records
d. Completion of at least 2 years of nursing practice
e. An interview with the admissions committee of the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
f. Complete a medical history and physical examination from the health facility
Admission Requirements for Registered Mental Health Nursing (RMN) to BScN Pathway
Diploma holders from recognized Institutions will be considered for on individual basis.
a. Applicants with Registered Mental Health Nursing (RMN) certificate and a

minimum of two years of RMH practice would also be considered for a two year
BSc. Mental Health Course.
b. A formal application, a copy of official transcripts and 3 letters of recommendation

should be sent to the office of admissions and records of VVU.
c. Copy of current License with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana
including a valid PIN.
d. Completion of at least 2 years of nursing practice
e. An interview with the admissions committee of the School of Nursing and

Midwifery.
Admission Requirements for Registered Midwifery (RM)/State Registered Midwifery to

BScN Pathway
Diploma holders from recognized Institutions will be considered for on individual basis.
a. Applicants with Registered Midwifery (RM) certificate/State Registered

Midwifery (SRM) would also be considered for a two/three-year BSc. Midwifery
Course.
b. A formal application, a copy of official transcripts and 3 letters of recommendation

should be sent to the office of admissions and records of VVU.
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c. Copy of current License with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana
including a valid PIN.
d. Completion of at least 2 years of midwifery practice
e. An interview with the admissions committee of the School of Nursing and

Midwifery.
Indexing with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana
All pre-licensure students must be indexed with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana
during the first semester after admission to VVU School of Nursing and Midwifery. This is
necessary in order to be eligible to write the licensure examination. Documents needed include
original birth certificate, WASSCE or SSSCE results and two passport size photos. If an
applicant’s name on the result slips does not correspond with name appearing on the biometric
birth certificate, He/She must provide a legal document from the Register General confirming
his/her identity. All fees for indexing and licensing examinations will charged separately by the
Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Progression for all Nursing and Midwifery students
a. All students must earn a grade of C (50-55) or better in all courses including Cores,
Cognates and General Education. There will be no rounding of grades. At the end of the
semester, final score tabulation below 50 is considered failure in the course, e.g. 49.9 does
not satisfy a passing grade.
b. Students must obtain a passing grade in both theory and practical components of nursing
and midwifery courses. A failing grade in either of the two components will result in
repeating the course and /or dismissal from the program.
c. There will be NO re-sit examinations for unsatisfactory score in nursing courses. Students
who achieve a score below C (50-55) in any nursing/ midwifery course must repeat that
course.
d. For all nursing and midwifery levels only two cognates or nursing/midwifery courses may
be repeated, a third course failure will result in the application of “Communicating the
Consequences of Failing Grades” rules (See Valley View University Academic Bulletin 2013 –
2018 p. 58).
e. Advancement to each succeeding semester is dependent upon the successful completion of
all class work and practicum shown in the preceding semester.
f. Courses taken more than two years prior will not be accepted for continuing in the
program. A student must repeat those courses and be prepared to validate continuity of
knowledge.
g. If a student defers from the nursing and midwifery program for more than one year he/she
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must repeat all the nursing courses.
h. Practical for nursing and midwifery courses will be offered off campus. The School may
assist students to locate affordable accommodation. Transportation will be provided by the
university. Students are expected to conduct themselves professionally in the clinical sites
according to the policies of VVU.
i. Courses with practicum are designed to enable students to develop competencies in their
area of practice during their supervised clinical experience.
j. Practicing Registered Nurses and Midwives are exempted from intrasemester practicum,
since they are already practicing in clinical settings. However, they will participate in long
vacation practicum.
Requirements for Graduation
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

a. A candidate for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing will have completed a minimum
of 166 (credits with a Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.
b. Meet all graduation requirements as stated in the University Bulletin such as completion of all
general education / liberal arts courses required by the University.
c. Submit a research project and a patient care study of between 5,000 and 10,000 words.
Bachelor of Science Mental Health Nursing

b. Meet all graduation requirements as stated in the University Bulletin such as completion of
all general education / liberal arts courses required by the University.
c. Submit a research project and a patient care study of between 5,000 and 10,000 words
Bachelor of Science in Midwifery

c. Submit a research project and a patient care study of between 5,000 and 10,000 words
Requirements for Graduation (HAC/NAC – BScN Pathway)

of 145 credits with a Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.
Requirements for Graduation (RGN – BScN Pathway)

of 80 credits with a Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.
b. Meet all graduation requirements as stated in the University Bulletin such as completion of all
general education / liberal arts courses required by the University.
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Requirements for Graduation (RMN – BScN Pathway)
a. A candidate for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing will have completed a
minimum of 80 credits with a Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.
b. Meet all graduation requirements as stated in the University Bulletin such as completion
of all general education / liberal arts courses required by the University.
Requirements for Graduation (RM/SRM) – BSc Pathway)

a. A candidate for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing will have completed a
minimum of 80 credits with a Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.
b. Meet all graduation requirements as stated in the University Bulletin such as completion
of all general education / liberal arts courses required by the University.
LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
After successful completion of the pre-licensure programs, students will be eligible to sit for the
Nursing and Midwifery Council Licensing Examinations.
Level 400 students who plan to graduate in July or December must pay additional fees for
course/practicum revision and NMC licensing examinations including all expenses to be incurred
for the latter requirement.
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION/CURRICULUM
SEMESTER- BY- SEMESTER SCHEDULE OF COURSES – STRUCTURE OF THE
PROGRAM
BSc. NURSING PROGRAM COURSE OFFERING
TOTAL CREDITS 166 (THEORY – 135/PRACTICUM – 31)
LEVEL 100
SEMESTER I SEMESTER II
CODE COURSE T P C CODE COURSE T P C
ENGL Language and Writing 2 - 2 ENGL Language and Writing 2 2- 2
111 Skills I Skills II
CHEM Chemistry for Health 3 - 3 RNUR Foundations of Nursing 3 - 3
121 Sciences 102
MATH General Mathematics 3 - 3 BIOL Anatomy & Physiology II 4 0 4
120 112
GNED Study Skills 0 - 0 RNUR Professional Adjustment in 3 - 3
125 122 Nursing
RNUR Nursing and Midwifery 2 1 3 RNUR Health Promotion and 3 1 4
101 Informatics 132 Environmental health
BIOL Anatomy and Physiology I 4 - 4 SOCI Introductory Sociology 2 3- 2
111 142
CMME Introduction to 2 - 2 RNUR Foundations of Nursing - 2 2
115 Communication Skills 152 Practicum
RELB Life and Teachings of Jesus 3 - 3
163
TOTAL CREDITS 19 1 20 TOTAL CREDITS 17 3 20
RNUR 100 Long Vacation - 3 3
Practicum I
LEVEL 200
RNUR Principles of Pharmacology 2 - 2 STAT Statistical Methods for 3 - 3
201 I 202 Health Sciences
RNUR Family Health Crisis 3 - 3 RNUR Principles of 2 - 2
211 Intervention I 212 Pharmacology II
RNUR Health Assessment 3 - 3 PSYC Human Growth and 2 - 2
221 222 Development
BIOL Microbiology & Infection 3 - 3 RNUR Family Health Crisis 3 - 3
231 Prevention/Control 232 Intervention II
PEAC Physical Activity 0 0 0 RNUR Advanced Nursing 2 1 3
100 252
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PSYC Introduction to Psychology 2 - 2 NUTR Nutrition & Dietetics 2 - 2
241 204
RNUR Pathophysiology 3 - 3 RELB Principle of Christian Faith 3 - 3
251 251
RNUR Family Health Crisis - 2 2 RNUR Family Health Crisis - 2 2
261 Intervention I Practicum 242 Intervention II Practicum
AFST Introduction to African 1 - 1
205 Music
Practicum II
LEVEL 300
RNUR Nursing Research Methods 3 - 3 RNUR Mental Health Nursing 3 - 3
301 302
RNUR Family Health Crisis 3 - 3 RNUR Maternal and New Born 3 - 3
311 Intervention III 382 Nursing II
RNUR Community Health Nursing 3 - 3 RNUR Senior Research Project I 3 -3 3
321 I 322
RNUR Pediatric Nursing I 3 - 3 RNUR Pediatric Nursing II 2 1 3
331 332
RNUR Maternal and New Born 3 - 3 RNUR Community Health 3 - 3
381 Nursing I 342 Nursing II
RNUR Transcultural Nursing 2 1 3 RELS Biblical Foundations of 3 - 3
350 306 Ethics
RNUR Family Health Crisis - 2 2 RNUR Sign Language for 1 - 1
361 Intervention III Practicum 352 Healthcare
RNUR Adolescent Health Nursing 1 - 1 RNUR Community Health - 1 1
371 362 Nursing Practicum
RNUR Mental Health Nursing - 1 1
372 Practicum
TOTAL 18 3 21 TOTAL 18 3 21
RNUR 300 Long vacation Practicum - 3 3
III
LEVEL 400
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RNUR Family Health Crisis 3 -3 3 RNUR Family Health Crisis 2 1 3
401 Intervention IV 402 Intervention V
RNUR Critical Care Nursing 3 - 3 RNUR Marketing Strategies and 3 - 3
411 /Emergency & Disaster 412 Entrepreneurship for
Management Healthcare
RNUR Patient/Family-Centered 1 - 1 RNUR Nursing Leadership/ 2 31 3
421 Care Study 422 Management
RNUR Senior Project II 3 - 3 RNUR Supply Chain Management 2 - 2
431 432
FREN French for Healthcare 2 - 2 RNUR Palliative 3 - 3
400 442 Care/Gerontology Nursing
441 Intervention IV Practicum 452 Intervention V Practicum
RNUR Critical Care Nursing - 1 1
451 /Emergency & Disaster
Management Practicum
RNUR Gynecology 3 - 3
461
RELG Bible & Family Dynamics 3 - 3
451
TOTAL 18 3 21 TOTAL 12 4 16
RNUR 400 Long vacation Practicum - 2 2
IV(Patient/Family Care Study)
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HAC/NAC - BSc. NURSING PROGRAM COURSE OFFERING
YEAR 1

111 Skills I 112 Skills II
CHEM Chemistry for Health 3 - 3 RNUR Foundations of 3 - 3
121 Sciences 102 Nursing
MATH General Mathematics 3 - 3 BIOL Anatomy & 4 - 4
120 112 Physiology II
PSYC Introduction to Psychology 2 - 2 RNUR Professional 3 - 3
241 122 Adjustment in Nursing
RNUR Nursing and Midwifery 2 1 3 SOCI Introductory 2 3- 2
101 Informatics 142 Sociology
BIOL Anatomy and Physiology I 4 - 4 RNUR Health Promotion and 3 1 4
111 132 Environmental health
RELB Principles of Christian Faith 3 - 3 STAT Statistical Methods for 3 - 3
251 202 Health Sciences
AFST Introduction to African 1 - 1
205 Music
RNUR 152 Foundation of Nursing 0 2 2 RNUR 100 Long Vacation 0 3 3
Practicum Practicum I
YEAR 2
SEMESTER III SEMESTER IV

RNUR Pathophysiology 3 - 3 RNUR Principles of 2 - 2
251 212 Pharmacology II
RNUR Community Health Nursing 3 - 3 PSYC Human Growth and 2 - 2
321 I 222 Development
RNUR Family Health Crisis 3 - 3 RNUR Community Health 3 - 3
211 Intervention I 342 Nursing II
RNUR Nursing Research Methods 3 - 3 RNUR Family Health Crisis 3 - 3
301 232 Intervention II
BIOL Microbiology & Infection 3 - 3 RNUR Mental Health Nursing 3 - 3
231 Prevention/ Control 302
RNUR Adolescent Health Nursing 1 - 1 RELT Biblical Foundations 3 - 3
18
371 385 of Ethics
RNUR Principles of Pharmacology 2 - 2 RNUR Advanced Nursing 2 1 3
201 I 252
RNUR Health Assessment 3 - 3 NUTR Nutrition & Dietetics 2 - 2
221 204
TOTAL CREDITS 21 - 21 TOTAL CREDITS 20 1 21
RNUR 491 Senior Research Project 3 - 3 RNUR 200 Long Vacation 0 3 3
I Practicum II
YEAR 3
SEMESTER V SEMESTER VI
RNUR Maternal and New Born 3 - 3 RNUR Maternal and New 3 - 3
381 Nursing I 382 Born Nursing II
RNUR Patient/Family-Centered 1 - 1 RNUR Marketing Strategies 3 - 3
421 Care Study 412 and Entrepreneurship
for Healthcare
RNUR Critical Care Nursing 3 - 3 RNUR Family Health Crisis 3 -3 3
411 /Emergency & Disaster 462 Intervention IV
Management
RNUR Gynecology 3 - 3 RNUR Sign Language for 1 - 1
461 352 Healthcare
RNUR Pediatric Nursing I 3 - 3 RNUR Supply Chain 2 - 2
331 432 Management
RNUR Family Health Crisis 3 - 3 RNUR Nursing Leadership/ 3 3- 3
311 Intervention III 422 Management
RNUR Transcultural Nursing 3 - 3 RNUR Pediatric Nursing II 3 - 3
350 332
RNUR Palliative 3 - 3
442 Care/Gerontology
Nursing
TOTAL 19 12 21 TOTAL 21 - 21
RNUR 400 Long Vacation Practicum RNUR 300 Long Vacation 3 - 3
IV(Patient/family-Centered Care Practicum III
Study)
RNUR 492 Senior Research 3 - 3
Project II
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RGN – BSc. NURSING PROGRAM COURSE OFFERING (REGULAR)
YEAR 1
RNUR Health Assessment 3 - 3 RELB Life and Teachings of 3 - 3
221 163 Jesus
BIOL Microbiology & Infection 3 - 3 RNUR Family Health Crisis 3 - 3
231 Prevention/Control 232 Intervention II
MATH General Mathematics 3 - 3 AFST Introduction to African 1 - 1
120 205 Music
RNUR Pathophysiology 3 - 3 RNUR Transition to Professional 2 - 2
251 250 Nursing
261 Intervention I Practicum 242 Intervention II Practicum
YEAR 2 (SUMMER)
RNUR Psychiatric Nursing 4 - 4 EDST General Principles and 3 - 3
320 327 Methods of Teaching
RNUR Family Health Crisis 3 - 3 RNUR Family Health Crisis 3 -3 3
311 Intervention III 302 Intervention IV
RNUR Public Health Nursing 4 - 4 RNUR Nursing Research Methods 3 -3 3
330 322
RNUR Obstetric Nursing 3 - 3 RNUR Pediatric Nursing 4 - 4
341 308
RNUR Gynecology 3 - 3 EDST Principle and Practice of 3 - 3
461 217 Education
TOTAL 17 - 17 TOTAL 16 - 16
YEAR 3
20
RNUR Senior Research Project I 3 - 3 RELS Biblical Foundations of 3 - 3
491 306 Ethics
RNUR Critical Care Nursing 3 - 3 RNUR Nursing Leadership/ 2 36 3
411 /Emergency & Disaster 422 Management
Management
RELB Principles of Christian Faith 3 - 3 RNUR Palliative 3 - 3
251 442 Care/Gerontology Nursing
RNUR Transcultural Nursing 2 - 2 RNUR Senior Research Project II 3 - 3
351 492
RNUR Critical Care Nursing - 6 1
451 /Emergency & Disaster
Management Practicum
TOTAL 11 6 12 TOTAL 9 6 10
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RGN – BSc. NURSING PROGRAM COURSE OFFERING (SUMMER/SANDWICH)
YEAR 1
BIOL Microbiology & Infection 3 - 3 RNUR Health Assessment 3 - 3
231 Prevention/Control 221
RELB Life and Teachings of Jesus 3 - 3 RNUR Family Health Crisis 3 - 3
RNUR Pathophysiology 3 - 3 RNUR Transition to Professional 2 - 2
251 250 Nursing
TOTAL CREDITS 14 - 14 TOTAL CREDITS 13 - 13
Practicum I
YEAR 2
RNUR Psychiatric Nursing 4 - 4 EDST General Principles and 3 - 3
RNUR Family Health Crisis 3 - 3 RNUR Family Health Crisis 3 -3 3
311 Intervention III 302 Intervention IV
RNUR Public Health Nursing 4 - 4 RNUR Nursing Research Methods 3 -3 3
330 322
RELB Principles of Christian Faith 3 - 3 RNUR Pediatric Nursing 4 - 4
251 308
RNUR Gynecology 3 - 3 AFST Introduction to African 1 - 1
461 205 Music
TOTAL 17 - 17 TOTAL 14 - 14
Practicum II
YEAR 3
RNUR Senior Research Project I 3 - 3
491
22
RNUR Critical Care Nursing 3 - 3 RNUR Nursing Leadership/ 3 3- 3
411 /Emergency & Disaster 422 Management
Management
RELS Biblical Foundations of 3 - 3 RNUR Palliative Care/ 3 - 3
306 Ethics 442 Gerontology Nursing
RNUR Transcultural Nursing 2 - 2 RNUR Senior Research Project II 3 - 3
351 492
RNUR Obstetric Nursing 3 - 3 EDST Principle and Practice of 3 - 3
341 217 Education
TOTAL 14 - 14 TOTAL 11 - 11
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RGN – BSc. NURSING PROGRAM COURSE OFFERING (EVENING)
TOTAL CREDITS 80 (THEORY – 80)
YEAR 1
RNUR Family Health Crisis 3 - 3 RNUR Health Assessment 3 - 3
211 Intervention I 221
RNUR Transition to Professional 2 - 2 RNUR Transcultural Nursing 2 - 2
250 Nursing 351
BIOL Microbiology & Infection 3 - 3 RNUR Principles of 2 - 2
231 Prevention/Control 212 Pharmacology I
RNUR Pathophysiology 3 - 3 RNUR Family Health Crisis 3 - 3
STAT Statistical Methods for 3 - 3 AFST Introduction to African 1 - 1
202 Health Sciences 205 Music
RELB Life and Teachings of Jesus 3 - 3 RNUR Nursing Research Methods 3 -3 3
163 322
RNUR Psychiatric Nursing 4 - 4
320
TOTAL CREDITS 17 17 TOTAL CREDITS 18 18
YEAR 2
EDST Philosophy of Christian 2 - 2 RNUR Family Health Crisis 3 -3 3
206 Education 302 Intervention IV
RNUR Family Health Crisis 3 - 3 RNUR Critical Care/Emergency & 3 - 3
311 Intervention III 411 Disaster Management
RNUR Public Health Nursing 4 - 4 RNUR Pediatric Nursing 4 - 4
330 308
RNUR Obstetric Nursing 3 - 3 EDST Principles and Practice of 3 - 3
341 217 Education
RNUR Gynecology 3 - 3 RNUR Nursing Leadership/ 2 36 3
461 422 Management
RNUR Principles of Pharmacology 2 - 2 RNUR Senior Research Project II 3 - 3
212 II 492
RNUR Senior Research Project I 3 - 3 RNUR Palliative Care/ 3 - 3
491 442 Gerontology Nursing
EDST General Principles and 3 - 3
327 Methods of Teaching
TOTAL 23 - 23 TOTAL 22 - 22
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MIDWIFERY PROGRAMME COURSE OFFERING
(GENERIC PATHWAY)
TOTAL CREDITS - 167 (THEORY - 134/ PRACTICUM - 33)
LEVEL 100
111 Skills I Skills II
CHEM Chemistry for Health 3 - 3 RNUR Foundations of Nursing 3 - 3
121 Sciences 102
MATH General Mathematics 3 - 3 BIOL Anatomy & Physiology II 4 0 4
120 112
125 122 Nursing
RNUR Nursing and Midwifery 2 1 3 RNUR Health Promotion and 3 1 4
101 Informatics 132 Environmental health
BIOL Anatomy and Physiology I 3 - 3 SOCI Introductory Sociology 2 3- 2
111 142
CMME Introduction to 2 - 2 RNUR Foundations of Nursing - 2 2
115 Communication Skills 152 Practicum
163
Practicum I(General Nursing)
LEVEL 200
RNUR Family Health Crises 3 - 3 STAT Statistical Methods for 3 - 3
211 Intervention I 202 Health Sciences
RNUR Principles of Pharmacology 2 - 2 PSYC Human Growth and 2 - 2
201 I 222 Development
RELB2 Principles of Christian Faith 3 - 3 RMW Physiology and 2 - 2
51 F202 Management of Normal
Pregnancy
BIOL2 Microbiology & Infection 3 - 3 RMW Physiology and 2 - 2
31 Prevention/Control F204 Management of Normal
Labour
PSYC2 Introductory Psychology 2 - 2 RMW Physiology and 2 - 2
41 F206 Management of Normal
25
Puerperium and Neonate
RMWF Health Assessment in 2 - 2 BIOL2 Reproductive Anatomy 3 - 3

201 Midwifery 02
AFST2 Introduction to African 1 - 1 NUTR Nutrition & Dietetics 2 - 2
05 Studies 204
RNUR Pathophysiology 3 - 3 RMW Maternity practicum I - 2 2
251 F 208
RNUR Family Health Crises - 2 2
261 Intervention I Practicum
RMWF 200 Vacation Practicum II - 3 3 RMWF 250 Long Vacation 3 3
(Midwifery) Practicum III (Midwifery)
LEVEL 300
RMWF Physiology and 3 - 3 RMW Senior Research Project I 3 - 3
301 Management of the High F392
Risk Neonate
RMWF Research Methods in 3 - 3 RELS3 Biblical Foundation of 3 - 3
303 Midwifery 06 Ethics
RMWF Professional Ethics in 2 - 2 RNUR Sign Language for Health 1 - 1
305 Midwifery 352 Care
RMWF High Risk Pregnancy 2 - 2 RNUR Public Health Nursing 2 1 3
307 330
RMWF Intrapartum complications 3 - 3 RMW Women's Health 3 - 3
309 and Obstetric emergencies F302
RMWF Abnormal Puerperium 2 - 2 RNUR Mental Health Nursing 3 - 3
311 302
RMWF Therapeutic Communication 2 - 2 RMW Maternity practicum III - 2 2
313 in Midwifery Practice F304
RMWF Maternity practicum II - 2 2 RNUR Mental Health Nursing - 1 1
315 372 practicum
RNUR Adolescent Health 1 - 1
371
RMWF 300 Vacation Practicum IV (Midwifery) RMWF 350 Vacation Practicum V 3 3
(Midwifery)
LEVEL 400
26
RMWF Patient/Family-Centered 1 - 1 RMW Family Planning II 3 - 3
401 Maternity Care Study F404
RMWF Senior Research Project II 3 - 3 RMW Leadership and 2 1 3
491 F402 Management in midwifery
FREN French for Healthcare 2 - 2 RNUR Supply Chain Management 2 - 2

400 432
RMWF Family Planning I 3 - 3 RMW Midwifery 3 - 3
403 F406 entrepreneurship
RELG Bible & Family Dynamics 3 - 3 RMW Contemporary Holistic 2 - 2
451 F408 Midwifery in a Global
Context
RMWF Domiciliary Midwifery 2 1 3 RMW Advanced Midwifery 3 - 3
405 F412
RMWR 400 Patient//Family-Centered 2 2
Maternity Care Study Practicum
27
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MIDWIFERY PROGRAMME
COURSE OFFERING STATE REGISTERED MIDWIFERY PATHWAY
TOTAL CREDITS 120 (THEORY 102 / PRACTICUM 18)
YEAR 1

BIOL Anatomy and physiology I 4 - 4 RMW Physiology and 3 - 3
111 F 202 Management of
Normal Pregnancy
RNUR Principles of Pharmacology 2 - 2 RMW Physiology and 3 3
201 I F 204 Management of
Normal Labour
RELB Principles of Christian Faith 3 - 3 RMW Physiology and 3 - 3
251 F 206 Management of
Abnormal Labour &
Puerperium
BIOL Microbiology & Infection 3 - 3 BIOL Anatomy and 4 - 4
231 Prevention / Control 112 Physiology II
RMWF Health Assessment in 2 - 2 BIOL Reproductive 3 - 3
201 Midwifery 202 Anatomy
AFST2 Introduction to African 1 - 1 RNUR Principles of 2 - 2
05 Music 212 Pharmacology II
RNUR Pathophysiology 3 - 3
251
TOTAL CREDITS 18 - 18 TOTAL CREDITS 18 18

RMWF 200 Vacation Practicum II 3 3 RMWF 250 Vacation - 3 3
(Midwifery – Observation) Practicum II (Midwifery)
YEAR 2
CODE CODE COURSE T P C

RMWF Transition to Professional 2 - 2 RMW Senior Research 3 - 3
301 Nursing / Midwifery F 392 Project I
RMWF High Risk Pregnancy 2 - 2 RMW Research Methods in 3 - 3
307 F 303 Midwifery
RMWF Intrapartum Complications - 3 RELT Introduction to 3 - 3
309 and Obstetric Emergencies 3 385 Biblical Foundations
of Ethics
28
RMWF Abnormal Puerperium 2 - 2 RMW Public Health in 2 1 3
311 F 330 Midwifery Context
RMWF Therapuetic 2 - 2 RMW Women’s Health 3 - 3
313 Communications in F 302
Midwifery Practice
RNUR Adolescent Health 1 - 1 RNUR Mental Health Nursing 3 - 3
371 302
STAT Statistical Methods for 3 - 3 RNUR Mental Health Nursing - 1 1
202 Health Sciences 372 Practicum
TOTAL CREDITS 15 15 TOTAL CREDITS 17 2 19

RMWF 300 Vacation Practicum III - 3 3 RMWF 350 Vacation - 3 3
(Midwifery) Practicum IV (Midwifery)
YEAR 3
SEMESTER V SEMESTER VI
RMWF Professional Ethics in 2 - 2 RNUR Sign Language for 1 1
305 Midwifery 450 Health Care
RMWF Patient / Family – Centred 1 - 1 RMW Family Planning II 3 - 3
401 Maternity Care Study F 404
RMWF Senior Research Project II 3 - 3 RMW Leadership and 2 1 3
491 F 402 Management in
Midwifery
RMWF Family Planning 3 - 3 RNUR Supply Chain 2 - 2
403 432 Management
RELG Bible and Family Dynamics 3 - 3 RMW Midwifery 3 - 3
451 F 406 Entrepreneurship
RMWF Domiciliary Midwifery 2 1 3 RMW Contemporary Holistic 2 - 2
405 F 408 Midwifery in a Global
Context
RMW Advanced Midwifery 3 - 3
F 412
RMWF 400 Patient / Family – 2 2
Centred Maternity Care Study
Practicum
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MIDWIFERY PROGRAMME
COURSE OFFERING REGISTERED MIDWIFERY PATHWAY
TOTAL CREDITS 80 (THEORY 70/ PRACTICUM 10)
YEAR 1

RMWF Transition to Professional 2 - 2 RMW High Risk Pregnancy 2 2
301 Nursing / Midwifery F 307
STAT Statistical Methods for 3 - 3 RMW Senior Research 3 3
202 Health sciences F 392 Project I
AFST Introduction to African 1 - 1 RMW Research Methods 3 3
205 Music F 303
RNUR Principles of Pharmacology 2 - 2 BIOL Reproductive 3 3
201 I 202 Anatomy
RELB Principles of Christian Faith 3 - 3 RNUR Principles of 2 2
251 212 Pharmacology II
BIOL Microbiology & Infection 3 - 3 RNUR Adolescent Health 1 1
231 Prevention / Control 371
RMWF Intrapartum Complications - 3 RNUR Pathophysiology 3 3
309 and Obstetric Emergencies 3 251
RMWF Health Assessment in 2 - 2
201 Midwifery
TOTAL CREDITS 19 - 19 TOTAL CREDITS 17 17
RMWF 300 Vacation Practicum III 3 3 RMWF 350 Vacation 3 3
(Midwifery) Practicum IV (Midwifery)
YEAR 2

RMWF Professional Ethics in 2 - 2 RMW Leadership and 2 1 3
305 Midwifery F 402 Management in
Midwifery
RMWF Senior Research Project II 3 - 3 RMW Contemporary Holistic 2 - 2
491 F 408 Midwifery in a Global
Context
RMWF Family Planning 3 - 3 RMW Midwifery 3 - 3
403 F 406 Entrepreneurship
RELG Bible and Family Dynamics 3 - 3 RMW Advanced Midwifery 3 - 3
451 F 412
30
RMWF Domiciliary Midwifery 2 1 3 RNUR Supply Chain 2 - 2
405 432 Management
RMWF Physiology and 3 - 3 RNUR Sign Language for 1 1
204 Management of normal 450 Health Care
Labour
RMWF Physiology and 3 - 3
206 Management of Abnormal
Labour & Puerperium
RMWF Patient / Family – Centred 1 - 1
401 Maternity Care Study
RMWF 400 Patient/Family- 2 2
Centered Maternity Care Study
Practicum (Midwifery)
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHIATRIC NURSING COURSE OFFERING
(GENERIC PATHWAY)
LEVEL 100
ENGL Language and writing skills 2 - 2 ENGL Language and writing 2 - 2
111 I 112 skills II
CHEM Chemistry for Health 3 - 3 RNUR Foundations of Nursing 2 6 3
121 Sciences 102
MATH General Mathematics 3 - 3 BIOL Anatomy and Physiology 4 - 4
II
120 112
125 Nursing
122
RNUR Nursing and Midwifery 2 6 3 RMHN Health Promotion and 3 6
101 Informatics Environmental Health in 4
122 Psychiatric Nursing
BIOL Anatomy and Physiology I 4 - 4 SOCI Introductory Sociology 2 - 2
111 142
CMME Introduction to 2 - 2 RMHN First Aid, Emergency and 2 6 3
115 Communication Skills Disaster Management
132
163
RMHN 155 Vacation Practicum I 18 3 RMHN 156 Vacation Practicum II - 18 3
(General Nursing) (General Nursing)
LEVEL 200
RMHN Principles and Practice of 2 6 3 RMHN Psychopathology II 3 - 3
Mental Health Nursing I
201 212
RMHN Psychiatric Assessment and 2 - 2 RMHN Principles and Practice of 2 6 3
Therapies Mental Health Nursing II
211 222
RMHN Psychopathology I 3 - 3 PSYC Human Growth and 2 - 2
Development
221 222
RELB Principles of Christian Faith 3 - 3 PSYC Introductory Social 2 - 2
32
251 252 Psychology
BIOL Microbiology & Infection 3 - 3 PEAC Physical activity 0 - 0
231 Prevention/Control 100
PSYC Introductory Psychology 2 - 2 RMHN Psychopharmacology 4 - 4

241
232
RNUR Pathophysiology I 3 - 3 NUTR Nutrition & Dietetics 2 - 2
251 204
AFST Introduction to African 1 - 1 RNUR Pathophysiology II 2 - 2
205 Music 252
STAT Statistical Methods for 3 - 3
200 Health Sciences
RMHN 255 Vacation Practicum III - 18 3 RMHN 256 Long Vacation Practicum 18 3
(Mental Health) IV (Mental Health)
LEVEL 300
RNUR Nursing Research Methods 3 - 3 RNUR Senior Research Project I 3 - 3
322
301
RNUR Transcultural Nursing 2 6 3 RELS Introduction to Biblical 3 - 3
351 306 Foundation of Ethics
RNUR Community Health Nursing 3 - 3 RNUR Sign Language for 1 - 1
I 352 Healthcare
321
RMHN Child and Adolescent 3 - 3 RNUR Community Health 3 6 4
Mental Health Nursing Nursing II
371 342
RMHN Mental Health Nursing 3 - 3 RMHN Medical/Surgical Nursing 3 6 4
Theories 362
301
RMHN Obstetric Nursing 2 6 3
361
RMHN Advanced Nursing 2 6 3
341
RMHN 355 Vacation Practicum V (Mental Health) RMHN 356 Vacation Practicum VI 18 3
(Mental Health)
LEVEL 400
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RNUR Patient//Family-Centered 1 - 1 RNUR Marketing Strategies and 3 - 3
421 Care Study Entrepreneurship for
412 Healthcare
RNUR Senior Project II 3 - 3 RNUR Nursing 2 6 3
431 Leadership/Management
422
FREN French for Healthcare 2 - 2 RNUR Supply Chain Management 2 - 2
400
432
RMHN Substance Misuse, 2 - 2 RNUR Palliative 3 - 3
Toxicology and Care/Gerontology Nursing
441 Rehabilitation I 442
RMHN Stress and Stress 3 - 3 RMHN Substance Misuse, 2 - 2
451 Management Toxicology and
442 Rehabilitation II
RMHN Community-Based 1 6 2 RMHN Forensic and Mental 3 - 3
461 Rehabilitation 462 Health Nursing
RMHN Therapy Intervention for 2 - 2 RMHN Psychology of Personality 2 - 2
471 Trauma Abuse and Violence
452
RELG Bible & Family Dynamics 3 - 3
451
RMHN Introduction to Theories and 2 6 3
Systems of Psychotherapy
481 and Counseling

RMHN 410 Patient//Family-Centered 12 2
Care Study Practicum
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHIATRIC NURSING COURSE OFFERING
(RMN – BSc. MENTAL HEALTH PATHWAY)
YEAR 1

RNUR Advanced Professional 2 - 2 RNUR Pathophysiology II 2 - 2
353 Nursing 252
RMHN Child and Adolescent 3 - 3 RMH Psychopathology 3 - 3
Mental Health Nursing N 372
371
RMHN Mental Health Nursing 3 - 3 RMH Principles and Practice 3 - 3
Theories N382 of Mental Health
301 Nursing
AFST Introduction to African 1 - 1 RNUR Public Health Nursing 4 - 4
205 Music 332
STAT Statistical Methods for 3 - 3 RMH Psychopharmacology 4 - 4
200 Health Sciences N 232
RNUR Pathophysiology I 2 - 2 RNUR Nursing Research 3 - 3
251 322 Methods
RNUR Transcultural Nursing 2 6 3 EDST General Principles and 3 - 3
RELB Principles of Christian Faith 3 - 3
251
TOTAL CREDITS 19 6 20 TOTAL CREDITS 22 - 22
RMHN 310 Vacation Practicum V 18 3 RMHN 320 Vacation Practicum 18 3
(Mental Health) VI (Mental Health)
YEAR 2

RNUR Senior Research Project I 3 - 3 RNUR Nursing 3 - 3
491 Leadership/Manageme
422 nt
RMHN Substance Misuse, 2 - 2 RNUR Palliative 3 - 3
Toxicology and Care/Gerontology
441 Rehabilitation I 442 Nursing
RMHN Stress and Stress 3 - 3 RMH Substance Misuse, 2 - 2
451 Management N Toxicology and
Rehabilitation II
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442
RMHN Community-Based 2 - 2 RMH Psychology of 2 - 2
461 Rehabilitation N Personality
452
RMHN Therapy Intervention for 2 - 2 RELS Introduction to 3 - 3
471 Trauma Abuse and Violence 306 Biblical Foundation of
Ethics
RMHN Introduction to Theories and 3 - 3 RMH Forensic and Mental 3 - 3
Systems of Psychotherapy N 462 Health Nursing
481 and Counseling
RMHN Obstetric Nursing 3 - 3 RNUR Senior Project II 3 - 3
361 492
EDST Principle and Practice of 3 3

217 Education
TOTAL CREDITS 21 - 21 TOTAL CREDITS 19 - 19
NB: NURSING COURSES MUST BE TAKEN IN THEIR REQUIRED SEQUENCE AS

SPECIFIED IN THE ABOVE CURRICULA.
POLICIES REGARDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT & SUMMER COURSE

REGISTRATION AUTHORIZATION
Grading System
A = 80 – 100 C+ = 56 – 60
A- = 75 – 79 C = 50 – 55
B+ = 70 – 74 C- = 45 – 49
B = 65– 69 D = 40 – 44
B- = 61 –64 F = 00 – 39
 Pre-licensure BScN (Generic) students are NOT allowed to take clinical courses during the
Summer/Sandwich program.
 Pre-licensure BScN (Generic) students are permitted to register for 6 credit hours non-clinical
courses per session during the Summer/Sandwich program.
 Pre-licensure BScN (Generic) students must NOT register for courses that are published in the
RGN-BScN curriculum. These courses include Psychiatric Nursing, Public Health Nursing,
Obstetric Nursing, and Gynecology.
 RGN-BScN students in the regular day program will be able to take courses during the
Summer/Sandwich program with the permission and advisement of HOD.
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 Graded weighted scale for the Demonstration Skills Laboratory Training and Practical
Learning Experience at respective clinical sites is calculated at the end of the semester at 30%
and 70% respectively.
ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT
Academic advisement is available to all students. During freshmen orientation each student is
assigned an individual faculty advisor who will assist them with course selection, course
sequencing, and assisting them to maintain the necessary level of performance in each course. All
students must meet with their academic advisor to select course at the beginning of each semester.
Students must not register for courses without the approval of their academic advisor or HOD.
Prior to meeting an academic advisor, the student must bring his/her scholastic report (level 200-
400) to ensure that courses are taken sequentially. Students must not progress in a program unless
all previous semester courses satisfied the curriculum as outlined in Nursing and Midwifery
Student Handbook. Trailed nursing courses must be repeated at the next available offering. A
clinical course may be repeated only twice (taken a total of three times). Students will be advised
to consider another field of study if a nursing course is repeated three times.
ACADEMIC PROBATION
Any student whose cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) falls below 2.0 at the end of the
semester is placed on academic probation and his/her load will be limited to 12 credits. Such
students will be required to enroll in the School of Nursing and Midwifery Tutoring/Academic
Remedial Program (this includes Study skills, test taking skills, time management skills and
organizational skills). Upon successful completion of the Tutorial Program student must provide a
letter to the Head of Department describing strategies he/she will use to be successful in the
nursing program. If the student’s cumulative GPA is still below 2.0 after the probationary period,
then “Communicating the Consequences of Failing Grades” rules will be applied (See Valley View
University Academic Bulletin 2013 – 2018 p.58).
WITHDRAWAL FROM NURSING/MIDWIFERY COURSES

Withdrawal from a course is permitted only once during the entire program and must be requested
prior to the mid-point of a semester. The decision to allow the student to return will be
determined by the Head of Department and based on space availability. A student planning to
return after withdrawal from the course must submit a written request to the Head of Department.
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE SCHOOL

A student who wishes to withdraw from the nursing program must submit an official letter of
withdrawal to the appropriate Head of Department. Withdrawal for any reason terminates the
student’s right to use the facilities of the program. The decision to allow the student to return will
be determined by the VVU Academic Board upon the recommendation of the Nursing Academic
Affairs Committee and based on space availability.
DEFERMENT
A letter requesting a deferment must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar with copy to the
Head of Department’s office. The letter must specify the reason for the deferment and the
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expected length of time requested (not to exceed one academic year). The student will receive a
written response to the request. One month prior to the anticipated return a meeting must be
arranged with the student’s advisor. If a leave of absence was granted for pregnancy or medical
reasons, a medical clearance must be submitted prior to the return to the program.
POLICIES OF PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL CONDUCT (See VVU

Academic Bulletin 2013-2018 p.59-62)
Nursing students will be held accountable for maintaining individual honor in their academic
pursuits and are expected to promote a spirit of academic honesty.
Students promote academic honesty neither by participating in cheating (receiving, obtaining or

exchanging of information during examinations).
a. Cheating or collaboration with anyone engaged in cheating (receiving, obtaining or
exchanging of information during examinations).
b. Plagiarism, taking and using the ideas, thoughts, words, writing, graphics or designs of
another as one’s own, submitting work that has been copied wholly or partly from written or
printed sources without proper documentation or permission from the source.
c. Failure to report medication errors or incidents detrimental to the patients’ well-being.
d. Taking credit for the task performed by another or failure to perform assigned tasks.
In an environment dedicated to promoting academic excellence, acts of academic dishonesty are
unacceptable and are subject to disciplinary action, which may include dismissal from the school.
ABSENCE/TARDINESS TO CLASSES OR/AND PRACTICUM

Students are required to be present for all scheduled class and clinical sessions.
Classroom Attendance
Nursing classes prepare students for safe patient care. Faculty expects students to attend each
class to develop the theoretical and practical components of the nursing role. It is the
responsibility of the student to notify the instructor prior to an absence or anticipated late arrival.
 One unexcused absence will result in remedial work which will be assigned by the
instructor.
 Two unexcused absence will result in a 5% reduction of the mid-semester or final course
grade.
 Three unexcused absences will result in course failure.
Valuables
Students who bring valuables (phones, tablets, computer, other Hi tech items, large sum of
money/cash, jewelry etc.) to the classroom must guard and secure those items as they can be
easily stolen or lost. The School is not responsible to replace lost or stolen items.
Clinical Attendance
Students are expected to attend all clinical appointments to successfully meet objectives of the
course.
 One excused clinical absence must be made-up in the same patient care area within the
scheduled time frame at the student’s expense (GHS 30 per day).
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 A maximum of two excused absences can be made-up in the same patient care area within
the scheduled time frame at the student’s expense (GHS 30) for each missed clinical day.
 Two unexcused absences will result in clinical failure.
Tardiness
Tardiness can be extremely disruptive to course flow and the learning needs of all.
 Students are required to be ON TIME for ALL classes and clinical experiences.
 Three (3) tardiness equals one (1) unexcused absence; six (6) tardiness is equal to two
unexcused absences and will result in the course failure.
It is the instructor’s discretion to refuse admission once class has begun. (See Valley View
University Academic Bulletin 2013 – 2018 p. 57).
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE AND POLICY ON GRADING (See VVU Bulletin p.53 - 56.)
CLINICAL INFORMATION
Student’s Responsibility
In order to satisfactorily accomplish the curriculum objectives of the Bachelor of Science degree,
the student must meet the essential eligibility requirements for admission into and progression in
the program. The student should be able to perform each activity listed in the Technical
Performance Standards with or without reasonable accommodation.
The student should review the Technical Performance Standards document and report to their
advisor on any area of deficiency that would affect their expected level of performance (See
Technical Standards Performance p. 25-26)
Incident Report Students in the School of Nursing and Midwifery will follow these procedures
in the event of an “incident” while in the clinical or laboratory setting.
An “incident” is defined as any even with possible or real untoward effects involving a student,
client, and family member or where there is a real or potential exposure to a communicable
disease or blood borne pathogen. (Examples include, needle or sharps sticks, splashes with body
fluids, secretions, etc.)
These procedures are to be followed only after emergency treatment is performed as appropriate.
When an incident occurs in an off-campus clinical site:
A. The event should be immediately reported to the clinical instructor. The nurse/midwife in
charge of the unit should also be immediately notified.
B. Agency nursing personnel will determine if an official agency incident report is needed.
C. The student may be requested to complete his/her portion of the incident report, in
conjunction with clinical faculty. Student must acknowledge follow-up care required with
their signature.
D. Agency protocol must be followed which may include treatment and required blood work.
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E. If direct blood/body fluid contamination (i.e. cut with contaminated instrument, needle
stick, etc.), is involved, the student should immediately contact their personal physician
for follow-up care.
F. Students are required to obtain the follow-up care/testing stated in the agency protocol.
G. Students are responsible for medical bills incurred as a result of injury or illness.
H. Copies of all agencies and department incident reports must be forwarded to the Course
Manager who will deliver them to the Office of the HOD.
When an incident occurs on campus

The student will immediately notify the course manager and the Office of the HOD.
The student requiring emergency treatment should report to the campus hospital for
treatment.
Student must sign the Incident Report
Practicum/Clinical Policy
The School of Nursing and Midwifery, VVU, seeks to develop a mutually beneficial relationship
with the clinical facility through a well-integrated student internship program. Practicum is a
period of service for a student in a health care setting to gain supervised practical experience.
There is significant value to be gained for student and employer in completing an internship.
There are three important requisites for a successful practicum:
 a goal oriented student with a strong work ethic and desire to advance
 a health facility willing to accommodate students
 a School with its committed faculty that support and monitor students’ progress and
function as a liaison with the clinical facility.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT NURSE/MIDWIFE

The student nurse/midwife has the following specific responsibilities:
a. Know to which clinical facility he/she has been assigned.
b. Be conscientious, dependable and willing to perform all assigned tasks appropriate to
his/her level.
c. Observe all policies and procedures, follow all rules and regulations and respect the culture
and ethos of the organization.
d. Be willing to travel away from home and establish temporary residence in a geographical
location where the facility is located for a specified time period.
e. Report on time to the facility to receive report and remain on your assigned unit.
f. Be sure the clinical instructor or nurse/midwife in charge is made aware if you need to leave
the unit.
g. Report and hand over the care of your patient to a responsible nursing/midwifery staff at the
end of your tour of duty.
h. Visiting of colleagues on other units is strictly prohibited.
i. Mobile phones must be switched off while in the clinical area.
j. Adhere to the School of Nursing and midwifery dress code while in the clinical facility.
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k. Report on time at the designated location for transportation to and from the clinical facility.
Students who miss the bus will still be expected to report for clinical at their own expense.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY (See VVU Bulletin p.59 - 65)

Academic dishonesty shall be dealt with according to the policy outlined in the University
Bulletin. Cheating in assignments such as duplication in any form will result in nullification of the
whole assignment and the student will receive zero credit.
UNSAFE PRACTICE
Unsafe practice is a care activity or lack care that endangers the client/ patient’s life. A student
who endangers the life of a client/patient will be asked to withdraw from the course and he/she
will receive a failing grade. The student will be required to spend time in the campus skills lab to
remediate the skill deficit under faculty supervision. If the student continues to be unsafe and fails
a second time he/she will be withdrawn from the nursing/midwifery program.
UNIFORM/DRESS CODE
1. Uniform
At all times students of Valley View University whether in a clinical agency on clinical
assignment or in any way representing the School must be in compliance with the standards of
dressing established by the University and the School. The clinical faculty has the responsibility
to enforce compliance with the dress code and to ensure conformance with these standards.
Uniform will consist of white dress for ladies and white shirt with black tie and white trousers for
men. Students will be required to wear the School of Nursing and Midwifery uniform including a
name tag and black rubber sole (close toed) shoes, with no bow attached, no suede shoes and no
sequencing design while in the clinical area. The uniform will be ordered by the respective
departments for a fee as detailed in the prospectus.
2. Standard Equipment
Stethoscope, bandage scissors, breast watch, a nurse’s dictionary, hand sanitizer, a black and a
red pen.
3. Lab Coat
Lab coat must be white with school patch on the left shoulder (1”) one inch below the shoulder
seam.
Lab coats must be at least knee length.
Students will wear appropriate street clothes when on clinical assignment or the designated
school activities. Dresses and/or skirts worn under lab coats must be at least knee length. Shorts,
jeans and sandals are inappropriate when on any clinical assignment.
4. Department of Nursing/Midwifery Patch

Must be the one designed by the School of Nursing and Midwifery. Item will be available at the
secretary’s office.
5. Name ID/Badge
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A Valley View university student picture identification/name pin is to be worn during clinical
experience.
6. Shoes
Shoes must be enclosed, with rubber sole, black in color and without heels for comfort and ease
of movement.
7. Hair
Hairstyles should be conservative and off the face. Hair must also be secured off the collar.
Braids must be held in place with a simple tie or barrette. Large colorful hair bows and barrettes
are not permitted.
8. Facial Hair
Facial hair must be shaved (for men)
9. Fingernails
Nails should be short, clean and neatly manicured. No nail polish or artificial nails are to be worn
in clinical areas.
10. Jewelry
Limited wearing of jewelry to breast watch, wedding band and/or engagement rings. Earrings
and rings in other body areas are not permitted. In some clinical settings the wearing of jewelry
may be limited or prohibited.
11. Personal Hygiene

Students are expected to maintain appropriate personal hygiene consistent with health care
standards.
12. The use of perfume, alcoholic beverages or tobacco is to be avoided when dealing with clients
and/or their families.
13. Dress Code for Classroom and Skills Acquisition Laboratory (SAL) Activity
This policy outlines the minimum requirement for professional appearance in the classroom and
the SAL
 Dress/skirt hemlines must be at least 4 centimeters below the knees (must not be
more than 5 centimeters above the knee when sitting).
 Dresses with modest/non-revealing necklines are appropriate
 Clothing must be non-revealing, not skin tight and properly fitting
 Dresses/skirts with high immodest slits are not allowed
 See-through dresses/skirts and sleeveless or spaghetti-strap tops of any kind are not
permitted
 Jeans of any color or jean style pants for male students are not acceptable
 Hair colors must be of natural tones.
 Slippers, or flip-flops are not allowed
 Artificial nails must not be worn; nails must be free of polish
 Makeup must be limited and of natural tones (no visible/flashy colored lipstick or
eye shadow)
 Jewelry is limited to wedding rings (earrings must not be worn at any time during
any nursing/midwifery activity including transportation on the university vehicles)
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A student may be excluded from classroom or SAL activity if the student fails to adhere to the
above policy.
COUNSELING
The University operates a counseling unit equipped with both human and material resources to
respond to the educational, emotional, psychological, mental and social concerns of all university
students. The unit also offers guidance in academic, social, personal and group problems of
students. No effort is spared in ensuring that students maintain emotional balance and mental
stability necessary for academic work. When necessary, students are referred appropriately for
further attention. Beside the counseling unit, the Chaplaincy, the Academic Dean’s office, the
Director of Admission and Records office, offices of Departmental Heads and the entire faculty
are always available to assist students in planning their academic, social and spiritual lives.
HEALTH SERVICE
Required Medical Records: All first-time students are required to submit a completed health
evaluation form duly signed by a physician before registration can be completed. The medical
examination form is included in the application package provided by the Admission and Records
office.
Available Medical Care: The University operates a hospital on the campus for the benefit of all
students and staff. The cost of first aid treatment is included in the fees required of all students.
The cost of consulting a physician outside the campus, the purchase of prescribed medicines, and
hospitalization are the responsibility of the student.
NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY
The School of Nursing and Midwifery follows the policies of Valley View University which
recognizes human equality and the rights of all persons to equal opportunity. No student is to be
discriminated against on the basis of age, religion, sex, national origin, race or marital status.
GENDER POLICY
Valley View University is part of a network of over a hundred tertiary institutions owned and
operated by the Seventh-Day Adventist Church globally. Our raison d’etre is founded on the
philosophy of the church which aims at using it’s denominationally owned and operated
institutions – publishing houses, health food industry and educational institutions at all levels, to
carry the gospel to the world.
Our values include the following:
 We value the Bible as the primary reference for life's direction and qualities.
 We value excellence in all that we do.
 We value ethical and moral conduct at all times and in all relationships.
 We value creativity and innovation in the completion of our mission.
 We value honesty, integrity, and courage as the foundation of all our actions.
 We value the trust placed in us by colleagues and by the world church membership.
 We value people as children of God and therefore brothers and sisters of one family.
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It stands to reason that our policies including those on gender are firmly anchored on those
espoused by the church. The church’s position and thus ours, on gender as it relates to the
following key areas are:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
As an institution we look at equal opportunity in two main ways
a. Equal opportunity as it relates to employment
VVU as an institution of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church affirms to “follow procedures to
ensure equal opportunity of employment, remuneration and advancement on the basis of job
qualification and performance.” It also supports a policy of equity, fairness and non-
discrimination.” In furtherance of this the church “will not practice or condone discrimination
with regard to race, national origin, gender, age, marital status or disability that does not prohibit
performance of essential job functions.”
b. Equal opportunity as it relates to student enrolment

This is encapsulated in our admission policy, which says that admission will be granted “without
discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender or marital status
(p. 22, Academic Bulletin 2013-2018). This policy extends to the treatment of students under all
circumstances.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
VVU has a clear policy on appropriate sexual standards and behaviour. Our sexual standards
enjoins all faculty, staff, administrators, trustees and students to maintain in their teaching,
influence and examples to uphold Christian sexual standards as held by the Seventh-Day
Adventist Church. Valley View University honours an ideal of sexual purity, which transcends
mere legal enforcement. Infringement of rules relating to acceptable sexual standards is subject to
disciplinary actions up and including termination of employment in the case of employees and
expulsion in the case of students.
Sexual harassment in all its various manifestations is particularly seen as reprehensible behavior,
one that is not tolerated in VVU. VVU believes that it ‘subverts the mission of the university, and
the careers, educational experience, and well-being of students, faculty and employees. Specific
examples of behavior considered as harassment have been extensively spelt out in p. 110-112 of
the University’s Employee Handbook.]
This includes but is not limited to the following
 Direct or implied threats that submission to sexual advances will be a condition of grades,
letters of recommendation, employment, or promotion
 Direct propositions of sexual nature
 Subtle pressure for sexual activity
 Unnecessary touching, patting, hugging, or brushing against a person’s body
 Remarks of a sexual nature about a person’s clothing or body. Etc.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
There is currently a brain drain of professional nurses and midwives to other countries where the
remuneration is better. Other attractions include better working conditions, more specialty choices
and graduate study opportunities conducive to personal and professional growth and
development. There is therefore, a great need for the development of more highly skilled
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professional nurses and midwives for the provision of a high standard of nursing/midwifery care
and management including ambulatory care to meet the health needs of this country. It is
therefore important that at this crucial time we prepare nurses and midwives to meet present and
future needs.
The need for nurses and midwives is particularly felt in the rural communities of Ghana. Bachelor
of Science prepared Christian nurses and midwives from Valley View University will function as
change agents by providing leadership and clinical expertise to improve health care outcomes for
individuals, families and communities in diverse settings of Ghana and globally.
EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS
Nursing is an art and a science that enables individuals and families to aim toward health
promotion, health maintenance and restoration of health. No other career focuses so completely
on the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of other people. Degree graduates will fill positions
as clinical nurses/midwives at the bedside and participate in community health. They will also
practice as professionals in the areas of school health, private industry, government, non-
governmental organizations and clinics. Bachelor Degree graduates will also be qualified to assist
in teaching in Diploma level programs and to pursue graduate/post graduate study in
nursing/midwifery and other related specialties. Graduates in nursing/midwifery also find
increased employment opportunities in research, practice, and education.
Therefore, BSc Nursing/Midwifery Graduates will participate fully in the following:
1. Organizing and delivery of community nursing/midwifery care.

2. Organizing and providing school health care.
3. Organizing and providing industrial health care.
4. Conducting and participating in research.
5. Promoting health (i.e. health education at all levels).
6. Providing reproductive health care including family planning services.
7. Working for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO).
8. Organizing and operating health assessment clinics for health promotion.
9. Assist in teaching in Diploma Nursing/Midwifery Institutions.
10. Further their education up to the PhD level in any nursing/midwifery specialty and thus be
eligible to lecture in nursing/midwifery schools and universities globally.
HEALTH INSURANCE REQUIREMENT

All students of the School must have valid NHIS card in order to access health services anywhere
in the country especially during their clinical placements in the designated facilities.
HEALTH AND VACCINATION REQUIREMENT As part of admission requirements,

students will be required to obtain specific immunizations and tests for their own protection and
the protection of patients they will encounter during clinical activities.
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STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION
There is also opportunity for all students in the various schools/departments to form associations
pertaining to their programs. In this regard, all students are automatically members of their
respective departmental association. Elected officers including faculty direct the affairs of the
association, conduct general elections and organize meetings according to the approved
constitution. All nursing/midwifery students are required to pay association dues at the beginning
of each semester prior to registration.
CLUBS AND SPORTS

Literature club, International Students Association, and Student Youth Travel Organization
(SYTO), Computer Science Students Association (COSSA), Business Administration Students
Association (BASA), National Civic Education Movement, The Green Earth Club, French Club,
Ministry Oriented Students Club, Theology /Religion Student Association (THESSA) etc. have
been organized to provide for students’ interest in these areas. Students also participate in various
sporting activities such as table tennis, volley ball, football, basketball and jogging.
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SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Please sign and return as directed
YES NO
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
X X
Work at areas located at various positions and elevation levels for durations of
at least 30 minutes at a time alternating with the need to make frequent changes
in body positions
Maintain a standing body position for a minimum of two hours, while
performing work related functions
Transfer and position movement dependent patients from/to various positions
and surfaces, such transfer/positioning frequently requiring a minimum of a
23kg. weight bearing load
MUSCULAR Move/push/pull/reach equipment and accessories of various weights and sizes
AND from one variety of heights to another variety of heights
SKELETAL Detect and distinguish between variations in human pulse, muscle spasm &
contractions, and/or bony landmarks
Safely guide patient in ambulation on level as well as inclined surfaces and
stairs, often while the patient is using a variety of assistive devices. In either
case, guard patient against falls or other injuries
Quickly move from one site to all other areas of the health care facility
Detect and appropriately respond to verbally generated directions and

acoustically generated monitor signals and vital sign instrumentation output
AUDITORY
Detect and discriminate between various human gestures and non-verbal

responses
Detect and discriminate between large and small gradations in readings on
dials, graphs, and displays, such detection made at various distances from the
VISUAL source
Read printed computer screen manuscript text
Discern a patient’s physical status at distances in excess of 10 feet and in

subdued lighting
Detect and discriminate between the range of image brightness values present
on radiographic and computer screen images
To manipulate/adjust various types of switches, levers, dials, control, and/or
hand-held equipment and/or in various combinations
MANUAL To hold and use a writing instrument for recording patient history or pertinent
DEXTERITY & information
FINE MOTOR Apply gown, gloves, and mask for Universal Precautions
SKILLS
To articulate clearly to a patient in conversational English or other native/local

languages regarding therapeutic goals and procedures
VERBAL
Function within environments which may be stressful due to fast pace, need for
accuracy, and distracting sights and sounds
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Recognize that the academic/practicum environment includes exposure to
disease, toxic substances, bodily fluids, and/or radiation
Exhibit social skills necessary to interact effectively with those of the same or
ENVIRONMENT different cultures with respect, politeness, and discretion
Maintain cleanliness of personal grooming consistent with close personal

contact
Function without causing harm to self or others if under the influence of

prescription, over the counter medications, or herbal/traditional medications
Technical Performance Standards Informed Consent
1. I have received, read and understood the Technical Performance Standards of the Valley View
University School of Nursing and Midwifery.
2. I understand that the Standards relate to the full array of essential performance competencies inherent
to my nursing/midwifery study.
3. I understand that in order to successfully graduate from the nursing/midwifery program, I must be able
to satisfactorily perform the tasks listed in the standards.
Student Name (print): _____________________________________________ID # __________________
Student Signature: _________________________________________________ Date: ________________
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SCHOOL OF NURSING
STUDENT AGREEMENT FORM

I have read and understood the policies outlined in the Nursing/Midwifery Student Handbook
2018-2019. I understand that my failure to abide by these policies will necessitate slowing/
stopping progression in the nursing/midwifery program.
Student's Name (Print) __________________ Student's signature
Faculty’s Name (Print) _______________________ Faculty’s signature____________________
Witness's Name (Print) ________________________ Witness’s signature
Date: Program: Bachelor of Science (BSc) in __________________________
Please sign and date two copies. One copy will be kept on file at Valley View University,
School of Nursing and Midwifery; the other copy is for your records.
NOTE: Submission of this form is required for eligibility in the Program.
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VALLEY VIEW UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF NURSING AND

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

AG. HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART FOR THE SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

My very best wishes to all of you for a successful academic year,

Ninon Amertil, Ph.D., RN

HISTORY OF VALLEY VIEW UNIVERSITY

HISTORY OF VALLEY VIEW UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING AND

STUDENTS’ ADMISSION, PROGRESSION AND GRADUATION

c. Diploma holders from recognized Institutions will be considered on individual basis.

Admission Requirements to the Generic Pathway

Admission Requirements for Diploma to BScN Pathway

a. A formal application and 3 letters of recommendation to the office of admissions and

a. Applicants with Registered Mental Health Nursing (RMN) certificate and a

b. A formal application, a copy of official transcripts and 3 letters of recommendation

d. Completion of at least 2 years of nursing practice

e. An interview with the admissions committee of the School of Nursing and

Admission Requirements for Registered Midwifery (RM)/State Registered Midwifery to

a. Applicants with Registered Midwifery (RM) certificate/State Registered

b. A formal application, a copy of official transcripts and 3 letters of recommendation

d. Completion of at least 2 years of midwifery practice

e. An interview with the admissions committee of the School of Nursing and

Indexing with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana

Progression for all Nursing and Midwifery students

Requirements for Graduation

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science Mental Health Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Midwifery

Requirements for Graduation (HAC/NAC – BScN Pathway)

Requirements for Graduation (RGN – BScN Pathway)

Requirements for Graduation (RM/SRM) – BSc Pathway)

CODE COURSE T P C CODE COURSE T P C

CODE COURSE T P C CODE COURSE T P C

RMWF Health Assessment in 2 - 2 BIOL2 Reproductive Anatomy 3 - 3

FREN French for Healthcare 2 - 2 RNUR Supply Chain Management 2 - 2

CODE COURSE T P C CODE COURSE T P C

TOTAL CREDITS 18 - 18 TOTAL CREDITS 18 18

CODE CODE COURSE T P C

TOTAL CREDITS 15 15 TOTAL CREDITS 17 2 19

CODE COURSE T P C CODE COURSE T P C

CODE COURSE T P C CODE COURSE T P C

PSYC Introductory Psychology 2 - 2 RMHN Psychopharmacology 4 - 4

TOTAL CREDITS 19 12 21 TOTAL CREDITS 17 6 18

CODE COURSE T P C CODE COURSE T P C

CODE COURSE T P C CODE COURSE T P C

EDST Principle and Practice of 3 3

NB: NURSING COURSES MUST BE TAKEN IN THEIR REQUIRED SEQUENCE AS

POLICIES REGARDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT & SUMMER COURSE

WITHDRAWAL FROM NURSING/MIDWIFERY COURSES

WITHDRAWAL FROM THE SCHOOL

POLICIES OF PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL CONDUCT (See VVU

Students promote academic honesty neither by participating in cheating (receiving, obtaining or

ABSENCE/TARDINESS TO CLASSES OR/AND PRACTICUM

When an incident occurs in an off-campus clinical site:

When an incident occurs on campus

There are three important requisites for a successful practicum:

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT NURSE/MIDWIFE

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY (See VVU Bulletin p.59 - 65)

4. Department of Nursing/Midwifery Patch

Student Name (print): ___________________________ID #

Student Signature: _________________________________ Date:

Faculty’s Name (Print) ___ Faculty’s signature