King James School Of Nursing And Midwifery Ranks 5th Nationally In Latest Exam Results

King James School of Nursing and Midwifery has been ranked among the top-performing nursing institutions in the country after emerging 5th nationally in the latest examination results released by the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council, under the Ministry of Education and Sports.

According to the results announced last Friday, the institution also placed 3rd among nursing schools in Northern Uganda, reflecting strong academic performance across several cohorts of students.

Speaking to the press in Lira City, the school’s Executive Director, Dick Odongo, said more than 270 students sat for the examinations, with all but one passing, leaving only a single candidate required to retake.

“This outstanding outcome places King James School of Nursing and Midwifery at 5th nationally and 3rd in Northern Uganda,” Odongo said. “The results reflect the dedication of our teachers and the strong collaboration between school administrators, parents and students.”

The results covered several student groups, including Set 12, who completed their studies last year; Set 13, the current final-semester students; Set 14, expected to complete their studies in December; Set 15, Year Two students; and Set 16, who are currently in their first semester of Year One.

According to the school administration, students across the various cohorts registered a 100 per cent pass rate, demonstrating consistent academic performance and training standards at the institution.

Odongo attributed the achievement to the commitment of the teaching staff and effective coordination among stakeholders supporting the institution.

“Our teachers dedicate themselves to ensuring that students receive quality training that prepares them not only to pass examinations but also to meet the demands of healthcare service delivery,” he said.

Practical training is a key component of the programme at the institution.

Students undertake clinical attachments and internships at several government health facilities, including Lira Regional Referral Hospital, Aber General Hospital, Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, and Apac General Hospital.

Odongo also highlighted a scholarship programme implemented through a memorandum of understanding with the Office of Wonyaci, which has helped expand access to nursing education for students from the Lango sub-region.

He noted that the initiative has gradually shifted the school’s student demographics, enabling more learners from the region to pursue careers in nursing and midwifery, unlike in the past when most students came from other parts of the country.

“We will continue embracing such initiatives to improve education standards and ensure that more students in Lango can afford and access nursing and midwifery training,” he said.

Odongo urged the latest graduates to register with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council, noting that registration validates their qualifications and allows them to practice professionally both in Uganda and abroad.

He said the institution remains committed to maintaining high academic standards and producing competent nurses and midwives capable of serving communities effectively.