Welcome to Department of Maternal & Child Health.
VISION STATEMENT
To transform nursing education, creating innovative learning environments that support excellence in education to advance the health of the people, transforming the nursing profession and changing the world for Christ.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the school is to provide high quality, broad-based nursing education that is based on Christian values. The school will prepare men and women of various ethnic and religious backgrounds to become dedicated and committed nursing professionals who are ready to advocate for the principle of preventive health care and are willing to take on leadership roles. They will be equipped with clinical skills and research capabilities that will make a difference in this generation. Emphasis will be placed on client-centered nursing care practices, and holistic approach to learning in the context that integrates faith and learning.
PHILOSOPHY
In this twenty first, there has emerged a realization that the health care needs of our community are not being adequately met. As the society becomes more informed and increasingly aware of its fundamental rights, health care professionals must be adequately prepared to deliver the quality of care that is relevant, functional and acceptable for their clients. Realizing the challenges of the new millennium and the complex nature of our society, we at Babcock University School of Nursing Sciences are committed to providing competent professionals for the Nursing education careers with a well-structured, broad-based professional training that is relevant and functional, reflecting a Christian orientation. While upholding the importance of the highest academic standards, the uniqueness of Babcock University is to be found in the pursuance of the Seventh - day Adventist Philosophy of education that emphasizes the harmonious development of the academic, physical, psycho-social and spiritual potentials of students. The Department of Nursing Sciences believes that as we seek to develop high professional competence in our students, we also desire to integrate Christian values in preparing Nursing and Midwifery professionals, in harmony with our conviction of what Christian education should be, to appreciate the meaning of the full restoration of dignity, value and self worth to mankind. Therefore, in developing professional skills in our students we hold in high esteem the following values:
i. Beneficence of God who provides all things in love
ii. Sacredness of life: for life is precious and of inestimable price
iii. Essence of true knowledge: all truth is God’s truth
iv. Dignity of labour as it is appointed unto us to serve humanity
v. Faith: which means man’s response to receive that which God provides him
vi. Equity: all are created equal and should be treated with consideration
vii. Respect for the beliefs, values and culture of others
viii. Integrity: matching faith with action.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the school are to:
Graduate will be able to:
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for the 5-Year Generic Nursing Programme
Candidates seeking admission into the School of Nursing Science programme for the 5-year Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) degree must satisfy the minimum university requirements for admission to the degree programme which includes an acceptable pass at the university screening test. They must in addition to the above, have a minimum of credit (C) level passes at the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or its equivalent in five subjects, at not more than two sittings, which must include English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
Candidates for the 4-Year RN Direct Entry Generic Programme or RN Direct Entry Pathway Programme must:
1. be Registered Nurses (RN), Registered Midwives (RM) or candidates with Advance Level pass in Biology, Physics, Chemistry may be admitted by direct entry into 200 level provided they satisfy other University admission requirements. Students from Departments of Basic Medical Sciences may be accepted for transfer into 200 level 4-year RN Direct Entry Generic Program not RN Direct Entry
Pathway program having fulfilled the School’s transfer requirements.
2. be a Registered Nurse (RN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (N&MCN). In addition, possession of at least one post-RN certification e.g. Registered Midwife (RM), Registered Public Health Nurse (RPHN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse would be an advantage for admission into the RN Direct Entry Generic Program/ RN Direct Entry Pathway.
3. possess satisfactory results at the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or its equivalent in five subjects, at not more than two sittings, which must include English language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
4. satisfy the minimum university entry requirements which may include an acceptable pass at the university screening test.
5. submit official transcript of all nursing programmes to be used for the admission.
6. submit current license from the N&MCN at least 6-9 months expiry duration.
7. produce letters of reference from three people which may include the current employer.
8. have at least 2 years post-RN clinical experience (applicable to candidates for RN Direct Entry Pathway)