Facts and Figures

  1. Enrollment: KSNM enrolls approximately 300 students each academic year across its nursing and midwifery programs.
  2. Faculty: The school employs 40 full-time staff members, 80% of whom hold advanced degrees in nursing or midwifery.
  3. Program Offerings: KSNM offers a Diploma in Nursing Extension and Direct program, Diploma in Midwifery program Extension and Direct, Certificate in Nursing and Certificate in Midwifery. The Diploma direct program typically takes 3 years to complete, while the Extension program is  One Year and Half  years and all certificate programs is Two Years and half  years
  4. Facilities: The school’s campus includes modern facilities such as a fully equipped skills Lab, 15 lecture halls, a library with over 5,000 volumes of nursing and midwifery literature, a computer Laboratory with several computers and on-campus dormitories for students.
  5. Clinical Partnerships: KSNM has partnerships with regional hospitals and health centers in addition to Kagando Hospital where students gain practical experience through clinical rotations.
  6. Graduation Rates: The graduation rate at KSNM is consistently above 90%, with the majority of students successfully completing their programs and entering the workforce as qualified nurses or midwives.
  7. Employment Rates: Approximately 95% of KSNM graduates secure employment within six months of graduation, with many finding positions in local healthcare facilities or pursuing further education.
  8. Research Output: KSNM faculty and students contribute to research projects focused on areas such as maternal health, community nursing, and infectious diseases.
  9. Community Engagement: KSNM is actively involved in community outreach initiatives, including health education workshops, mobile clinics, and partnerships with local NGOs to improve healthcare access in underserved areas.
  10. Accreditation and Rankings: KSNM is accredited by the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (UNMC) and consistently ranks among the top nursing and midwifery schools in the country based on academic quality and student outcomes.