A total of 750 freshers admitted into Kwadaso S.D.A Nursing and Midwifery Training College for 2024/2025 academic year have matriculated.
The number is made up of 226 midwifery students and 524 nursing students who were selected out of 2,863 qualified applicants who applied for admission.
Their matriculation happened on Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 and was held under the theme: “Advancing Diploma Nursing and Midwifery Institutions to BSC in Nursing and Midwifery: The Role of Stakeholders.”
The college currently has a student population of 2,152 for both general nursing and midwifery programmes.
Board and Management of the college have commenced processes to start running BSC Nursing and Midwifery by 2025/2016 academic year.
Principal for the college Mr. Daniel Atta Tuffour told newsmen on the sidelines that the college has acquired an Institutional accreditation and that it’s only left with program accreditation for midwifery and nursing.
He said steps taken by authorities to commence running of BSC in Nursing and Midwifery is very essential, explaining that equipping students with advanced knowledge will help them improve on their performance to deliver high quality nursing and midwifery care.
“Kwadaso SDA Nursing and Midwifery Training College is ready to kick-start and whoever comes here for degree program will not be disappointed.”
In her keynote address at a special capping and coating ceremony held same day for the matriculants,
Prof. Stella Appiah, Associate Professor Of NURSING ADMINISTRATION, SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY- VALLEY VIEW UNIVERSITY applauded the move, saying
advancing nursing and midwifery training colleges to BSc in nursing and midwifery is the way to go.
“Advanced nursing and midwifery education is not just a requirement; it is a core value that shapes nursing and midwifery professionalism.
It opens doors for many exciting career opportunities within the profession.
Advanced nursing degrees prepare licensed nurses for expanded roles in clinical practice, leadership and more.”
She however lamented saying, “advancing Diploma Nursing and Midwifery Training Institutions to BSc degree awarding ones has been long overdue in Ghana.
It has been noted by Donkor and Andrew (2011) that, the nursing education in Ghana has witnessed some advancements, although minimal, compared to other countries in Africa.
According to Opare and Mill (2000), Ghana was the first in Tropical Africa to have a formal nursing school as far back as 1945.
A lot is expected to have been achieved regarding nursing education in the country as of now.
Nigeria who is our immediate neighbours started nursing education behind Ghana, has successful implemented mandatory BSN-level education for nurses.
This provides a compelling model for Ghana to consider.
The Nigerian experience has demonstrated significant improvements in nursing competency, patient care quality, and professional development.
This transition has enabled Nigerian nurses to better address the complex health needs of their population and adapt to technological advancements in healthcare.”
