Program Overview
Our Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) program is a rigorous 3-year course designed to produce competent, compassionate nurses capable of addressing community health challenges. Accredited by the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK), this program combines theoretical knowledge with extensive practical training to prepare graduates for diverse healthcare settings.
Entry Requirements
- Mean Grade: C Plain and Above
- Biology: C Plain and Above
- English/Swahili: C Plain and Above
- Other Sciences: Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics with minimum C-
Program Structure
The KRCHN curriculum is divided into six semesters covering:
- Foundation nursing sciences
- Community health and epidemiology
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Maternal and child health
- Mental health nursing
- Health systems management
"The KRCHN program at St. Luke's gave me both the skills and confidence to serve in rural health centers. The hands-on training was exceptional."
Jane Muthoni, KRCHN Graduate
Clinical Practice
Students complete over 1,200 hours of supervised clinical practice in:
- Hospital medical-surgical wards
- Maternal-child health units
- Community health outreach programs
- School health programs
- Primary care clinics
Career Pathways
Graduates qualify for registration with NCK and can work in:
- Public and private hospitals
- Community health centers
- School health programs
- NGO health initiatives
- Public health research
Why Choose St. Luke's for KRCHN?
- 30+ years of excellence in nursing education
- Experienced faculty with clinical expertise
- Modern skills lab with simulation equipment
- Strong partnerships with clinical sites
- Career support and alumni network