The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with St Karol School of Nursing, Accra.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor William Otoo Ellis, welcomed the delegation from St. Karol School of Nursing. He informed the delegation of the quality of education and the high standards KNUST has acquired over the years which has made it known as one of the best institutions of higher learning worldwide. He added that, the University pledges its support for St. Karol School of Nursing due to the relationship officially established between the two institutions.

The President of St Karol School of Nursing, Dr Alexandria Graham expressed gratitude for KNUST's acceptance of the affiliation. She gave a brief history of the nursing school saying, the school was established in 2006 and gained approval of accreditation by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) in 2009.

Dr. Alexandria Graham recounted that, the nursing profession is one of the most important professions in the world in maintaining the health of people. She stated that, the few number of nurses in Ghana is due to the rapid loss of trained and qualified nurses to the perennial brain drain.

She reiterated that, the School's objective as a private institution is to help build capacity in the nursing profession in Ghana. She emphasised that, St. Karol School of nursing would offer quality nursing education and training which would enable students acquire professional skills and enviable degrees in Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Dr. Graham added that, in order to assist graduates to be fully equipped to survive the medical pressures in society, the School has inculcated the study of French as part of their curriculum as well as practical skills in driving which form part of the requirements for graduation.

She noted that, St. Karol School of Nursing takes pride in partnering with a University of such high standards. The affiliation with KNUST will serve as a benchmark for the nursing school to meet world class standards of teaching and research.

The Vice Chancellor encouraged St Karol School of Nursing to excel in its operations. He commended the nursing school for being the first private institution which went through the affiliation process with the University within a shortest time frame. He envisaged a strong link between the two institutions. He mentioned that, the MOU signed between the two institutions was his first official affiliation program since his investiture.

Present at the meeting from KNUST were Mr. Appiah Nkyi, the Acting Registrar; Mr. Solomon Panford, the Deputy Registrar (University Relations) and Professor Obiri Danso, Dean of International Programmes.

Also present from St. Karol School of Nursing were Caroline Afam-Adjei, Founder; Mr. Patrick Diaba, the Acting Registrar and Dr. Paul Lartey.

The instrument of affiliation was duly signed after which the documents were exchanged.