The school of Nursing and Midwifery (SoNM), University of Ghana (UG), has commenced sandwich MPHIL and MSC nursing programmes. The sandwich programme offers nurses and midwives the opportunity to work and school at the same, without having much effect on productivity.
Addressing the audience at the launch of the programmes, the acting Dean of SoNM, Prof. Lydia Aziato indicated that the school will also introduce MScand MPHIL Midwifery, Mental Nursing, Nursing Management and Leadership, and other tailor-made programmes to meet the dynamic needs of the health system.
The school has also started short courses since January and the next one will be held between 5th to 9th August, 2019 focusing on Palliative Care, Contemporary Midwifery Practice and Leadership.
The course will be practical in nature and attracts 15 continuous Professional Development (CPD) points.