1/7/2022
The KNH 4th Cohort Nursing process certification By Yvonne Gichuru KNH concluded the ceremony for mainstreaming nursing process training phase 2 and certification for nurses from the Obstetrics & Gynecology Department, Orthopedic Department, and Kenyatta Prime Care Centre (KPCC) at the National Nursing Association of Kenya Complex-KNH on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. The Nursing Division, through Nursing standards, facilitated Nursing process training and implementation from 4th October 2021 to 10th June 2022. The 60 graduates were the 4th cohort of the class that has been trained through the Nursing Standards, Students, and Research department. “The primary aim of the nursing process approach is to establish the health status and the problems of the clients as we endeavor to improve our patient care by training our nurses,” said Ms. Christine Musee – Deputy Chief Nurse, Surgery KNH as she gave her remarks on behalf of the chief guest, KNH CEO Dr. Evanson Kamuri, EBS. In attendance was also Mr. Paul Wambugu – Lecturer- School of Nursing Services, Kenyatta University who was an external assessor for the Nursing process training. He gave implementation evaluation feedback on the training and recommended continuous mentorship and sustainability measures to improve the
PHOTO | NAHASHON ONGIGI Ward 1D as they receive their certificate of recognition as one of the best Obstetrics & Gynecology wards.
implementation of the nursing process. “You should take advantage of the opportunities such as collaborating with institutions of higher learning, research, and other academic writing to be able to bridge the gap in nursing care despite the challenges,” he said. Ms. Musee also commended the team for their positive attitude and determination to learn about the nursing process. “I appreciate the Nursing division for providing an opportunity for capacity building for KNH nurses. We have the capacity, ability, and willingness to be a center of excellence in the nursing process,” she said.
PHOTO | NAHASHON ONGIGI Ms. Adelaide Lemba awarded with a certificate of recognition by Ms. Christine Musee - Deputy Chief Nurse, Surgery for being the mainstreaming nursing process champion.
ISSUE 14 | Kenyatta National Hospital Newsline
PHOTO | NAHASHON ONGIGI Some of the mainstreaming nursing process trainees receiving their certificate of participation
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