A career in nursing can open the door to a number of professional opportunities. At AIU Health Science Center’s College of Nursing we educate our students to be leaders in the healthcare system providing the highest quality nursing care.

Our faculty has the knowledge and expertise in evidence-based nursing practice. Our curriculum provides learning opportunities in a wide variety of nursing practice settings, including hospitals, clinics and health centers operated by Government of The Gambia.

We are committed to helping our students succeed in their nursing education. The aim of the nursing programs at the various levels is to enable nurses:

• To assume responsibilities as professional competent nurses and midwives at basic level and to provide preventive, curative and rehabilitation services.
• To make independent decisions in nursing situations and to protect the rights of and facilitate individuals and groups in pursuit of health.
• To function in the hospital, community nursing services, and conduct research studies in the areas of nursing practice.
• To assume the role of teachers, supervisor & manager in clinical/public health settings.
• To assess health status, identify nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients/clients that contribute to the health of individuals, families and communities.
• To demonstrate competency in techniques of nursing based on concepts and principles from selected areas of nursing, physical, biological and behavioral sciences.
• To demonstrate skills in communication and interpersonal relationship.
• To demonstrate leadership qualities and decision – making abilities in various situations
• To demonstrate skills in teaching to individuals and groups in community health settings.
• To practice ethical values in their personal and professional life.
• To recognize the need for continued learning for their personal and professional development.