SEN/M SCHOOL
The School for Enrolled Nurses and Midwives is a second level nurse training institution in The Gambia establish in 1977. It was initially meant to train Nurse Attendants on basic nursing procedure in the absence of a registered nurse at the time.
Barely after three years of existence, the school was upgraded into a second level nurse training institution and a syllabus developed. The training was first moved from RVH to Gambia College, School of Nursing and Midwifery in Banjul until1989 when it finally moved to Bansang in Central River Region as a boarding school. The school since inception has been under the purview of the Ministry of Health and fully supported in all aspects.
In 1983, a post basic training on midwifery was introduced and the school now runs two programs; the general Enrolled Nursing program and the Enrolled Midwifery program lasting 2 and 1year respectively. The school provides over 40% clinical nurses and midwives in the Gambia public health facilities (UNFPA 2010).
From 1977 to 2023, the school enrolled 48 batches of enrolled nurses and graduated 1335 of them and 26 of enrolled midwives has graduated 504 of them respectively.
These nurses and midwives form the greatest chunk of health personnel in the Gambia and are providing the much-needed services in the length and breadth of the country.
Principal's Welcoming Remark
Warm greetings to everyone. It is with great honor and privilege to join my academic and support staff as well as the general student body in welcoming you all to the School for Enrolled Nurses and Midwives Bansang, Central River Region The Gambia.
The School for Enrolled Nurses and Midwives is a second level nurse training institution in the Gambia. It is located in the Central River Region, 315 kilometers from the capital city; Banjul, The school trains second level nurses and midwives who when graduated can work in the length and breadth of the country and the globe at large. The School for Enrolled Nurses is a second level nurse training institution in the Gambia. It is located in the Central River Region, 315 kilometers from the capital city; Banjul, The school trains second level nurses and midwives who when graduated can work in the length and breadth of the country and the globe at large. At 46 years of existent, the school trained 1335 general nurses and 504 enrolled midwives currently working at different health institutions. We have an amazing socialization with friends and colleagues especially when you are out of your home environment. At the school, students are prepared to overcome challenges nurses face in the 21st century.
LIFE AT SEN/M SCHOOL
The stereotype of student life is that it is filled with partying, mornings in bed and hanging out with friends. This may happen some of the time, but the truth is that you also have to study hard! Most people want to have fun, but they also want to get a good certificate. If that sounds like you, then you’re going to have to put together a routine that accommodates both fun and study.
“So, what?” you may say. You’ve spent your entire life mixing school with your social activities, and it’s been fine. But SENM will bring this to the next level. Up until now, your parents have helped you with keeping assignments on track, and your school’s hours have been set in stone. But in SENM, mostly your parents are no longer living with you and your classes will be frequent. Therefore, putting enough study hours in is a challenge. The flip side is that if you get too dedicated to coursework, you’ll end up alienating yourself from friends.
In some ways, making sure that you achieve this balance is up to you. You’re only the person who truly knows how you work best and in what manner. But it’s also true that SENM can do something to assist with new and innovative ways to make students cope with work without totally destroying their social and personal lives. Additionally, there are a range of relaxing yet constructive activities on offer in SENM for when the stress of work becomes just a little too much.
Brother & Sister Union
Every student in the school usually assigned a brother or sister from week one of training. This is aimed at cementing the student-student relationship already existing in the school. Sisters assist in washing and ironing of cloths whilst brothers assist in other errands as seen fitting.