University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital Admission into School Of Post - Basic Nursing Studies for 2015/2016 Academic Session - Applications are invited from suitably qualified Nurses for admission into a-12 calendar months Past-Basic Diploma Programme in Paediatric and Accident & Emergency Nursing.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission into the programmes must possess the following:
- SSCE with 5 credits in not more than two sittings. These must include English Language, Mathematics, Biology (not Health Science) physics and chemistry. A combination of NECO and WAEC acceptable.
- Registered Nurse/Midwife with a minimum of 1 year post qualification experience.
- B.NSc with a PGDE is an added advantage.
- Selection of candidates will be based on academic qualification and performance at the entrance examination and oral interview.
Closing Date for Submission of Application Forms
Completed application forms with photocopies of all relevant documents are to reach the Coordinators of the programmes at the School of Post-Basic Nursing Studies on or before Thursday 24th July, 2015.
Method of of Application
Applicants should pay a non-refundable fee of N5,000:00 (Five thousand naira) only to:
- Sterling Bank (UPTH Branch)
- A/C No. 0008832930 for Paediatric Programme
- Sterling Bank (UPTH Branch)
- A/C No. 0029875947 for Accident & Emergency Programme
Present the teller at the office of the Bursar, in the school for the issuance of an official receipt and on presentation of evidence of such payment, obtain an application form from the Administrative Office of the School of Post-Basic Nursing Studies.
Selection Interview
Entrance examination will hold in the SPBNS AUDITORIUM as follows:
- Tuesday 28th July 2015 (Accident & Emergency Programme ) 10.00am prompt
- Wednesday 29th July, 2015 (Paediatric Programme) 10.00am prompt
Applicants should bring along writing materials for the examination. Mobile phones are not allowed into the examination hail. Applicants are to bring along original copies of their certificates and valid practicing licenses for the interview.
Note: Applicants are to make necessary arrangement for their accommodation and feeding throughout the duration of the interview.