Registered Mental Health Nursing (RMN)
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Will you get in?
You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Public Nursing Training Colleges you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyRegistered Mental Health Nursing (RMN) is a Diploma programme offered at Public Nursing Training Colleges across Ghana. It prepares you to care for people living with mental health conditions, a field with growing need and meaningful impact. If you are a Ghanaian SHS leaver with an interest in health and a desire to support others, this programme is worth considering.
What mental health nursing involves
Mental health nursing focuses on helping people who experience conditions like depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder. Programmes of this kind usually cover how to assess patients, plan and deliver care, administer and monitor medication, and support recovery through counselling and everyday activities. You will also learn about the human mind, mental illness, family support, and the legal and ethical issues in mental healthcare. The work is challenging but rewarding, as graduates often build lasting relationships with patients and guide them toward independence.
How competitive it is to get a place
Entry into Registered Mental Health Nursing at the Public Nursing Training Colleges is competitive. That means you will be expected to have strong WASSCE results, and your grades will be compared with those of other applicants. Because no fixed cut-off is published here, the best way to know if you stand a chance is to check your grades against the college's expectations. You can also contact the admissions office of the college you are interested in for guidance.
What you need to have studied in SHS
To be considered for this programme, you must have taken at least three electives in General Arts or Science. This requirement ensures that you have a foundation in subjects that are relevant to nursing, such as biology, chemistry, or social studies. If you chose these pathways at SHS, you already meet this part of the entry qualification.
Entry requirements
Subject requirements
Three electives in General Arts or Science.
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
Public Nursing Training Colleges publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Mental health nurse in hospitals
- Psychiatric nurse in specialist facilities
- Community mental health nurse
- Mental health educator or counsellor
- Care coordinator in mental health services