Background of Kisiizi School of Nursing
Kisiizi School of Nursing was founded on a Christian background in 1998 by C.O.U Kisiizi Hospital. It has a motto: “Compassion and Competence”. As well as academic success, we aim to instil Christian virtues and the ability to give holistic care to patients both in the hospital and community.
The School’s Mission Statement is:
“To develop a professionally trained nurse who will competently meet the health needs of the Ugandan community with a particular emphasis on Christian values, attitudes and compassionate behaviour as an integral part of the health care delivery”
C.O.U Kisiizi Hospital is a rural, 260 bed hospital run by the Church of Uganda. It was founded in 1958 by Dr & Mrs. John Sharp on the site of an old flax factory. Later it was handed over fully to the Church of Uganda. From its inception its aim was to be a place of healing in body, mind and spirit. The hospital motto is “Life in all its Fullness” which represents the holistic ministry the hospital has aimed to provide. The Hospital now has 4 Consultants and trains 6 interns in the specialties of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Surgery. Patients come from long distances to access our services including elective surgery.
The pioneer group was 14 students, both male and female with two Tutors – Ms Dorcas Katali, and Mrs. Hazel Leonard from United Kingdom. The two were assisted by specialized nurses from the hospital and later by two trained Clinical Instructors.
In 2008 the School of Nursing celebrated its 10th anniversary which also was the time of the hospital’s Golden Jubilee.
Students are encouraged through daily worship, fellowship and weekly Bible study. Many take an active part also in leading services, participating in the choir and there are many opportunities in preaching both in our daily chapel services and daily services on the wards which are really appreciated by all the patients.
THE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE
The School Board is the same as that of our mother Hospital, C.O.U Kisiizi Hospital. The purpose of the Board is to oversee the smooth running of the school, recruitment of staff, and ensure discipline of both students and staff with the aim of upholding the school motto “Compassion and Competence”.
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