Challenges Facing Adventist Nursing Education In Africa: A Case Of Valley View University

Stella Appiah

Abstract

Global needs for nurses have called for more health institutions training nurses in different parts of the world. The global shortage is expected to affect the Sub-Saharan Africa more than any other continent due to migration of nurses for better working conditions. Based on this, the Seventh-day Adventist Church has taken it upon itself to establish more nursing schools around the globe. These nursing schools are contributing to the quality education of nurses around the world. The philosophy of the nursing program is in accordance with the basic beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist church. This article assesses the challenges that are faced by the Adventist nursing training institutions in Africa with Valley View University as a case study. The challenges that were identified are less number of Adventist faculty, inadequate infrastructure and equipment, and inadequate transportation to mention but few. These challenges if well addressed will help improve the nursing programs in Africa.