The West African College of Nursing (WACN), a specialized agency of the West African Health Organization (WAHO) – an International Health Organization with headquarters in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso wishes to advertise for qualified and interested nurses and midwives in both Anglophone and Francophone countries of the West African sub region to apply for the award of Fellowship of the College. 

 

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

Some of the objectives of the College are to:

- Promote excellence in nursing education – basic and post basic level and maintain the standard of nursing within the sub-region.

- Formulate and support nursing educational programmes.

- Contribute to the improvement of health care within the West African sub-region.

- Plan and implement continuing educational programmes for nursing personnel.

- Promote and encourage research in the field of nursing.

 

Motto: Unity, Knowledge and Service

 

Theme:

Emerging Health Emergencies: Community and Health Workforce Response In The Sub- Region

Target Participants

All fellows, fellowship students, other nurses and midwives, student nurses and midwives, sister colleges and intersted members of the public.

   

Early registration is encouraged to facilitate accommodation arrangements

 

Participation attracts 3 CE units

 

Registration fee for Basic students only in Schools of Nursing, Midwifery and Dept. of Nursing is N10,000

 

Account Name: WACN-BGM

Account No: 3002203552

Bank Name: UBA Plc

 

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