The Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) licensing examinations are essential for evaluating the competency and readiness of nursing and midwifery graduates to join the professional healthcare workforce. Given the broad range of subjects covered in these exams, candidates must pay close attention to specific examinable areas to ensure they are well-prepared. Each nursing program—whether in Paediatrics, Critical Care, Oncology, Perioperative Nursing, Trauma and Emergency Care, Ophthalmic Nursing, Nephrology, Midwifery, or General Nursing—has core subjects that form the foundation of clinical practice.
For Kenya Registered Community Health Nurses (KRCHN), critical subjects include Medical-Surgical Nursing, Midwifery, and Community Health Nursing, while Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) candidates should focus on Adult Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Critical Care, and Leadership in Nursing. Specialized fields such as Kenya Registered Paediatric Nurse (KRPAEDN), Kenya Registered Critical Care Nurse (KRCCN), and Kenya Registered Peri-Operative Nurse (KRPON) require in-depth knowledge of Critical Care, Perioperative Nursing, Trauma Management, and Pharmacology. Additionally, candidates in Midwifery, Neonatal Nursing, and Reproductive Health should emphasize Obstetric Emergencies, Antenatal and Postnatal Care, and Neonatal Resuscitation.
By prioritizing these key subjects, candidates will enhance their understanding of clinical procedures, patient management, ethical considerations, and evidence-based practice, all of which are crucial for excelling in the NCK exams and delivering high-quality nursing care in Kenya.
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Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse – Basic (KRCHN B)
Paper 1: Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Specialized & Advanced Procedures
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Nursing Theories
• Microbiology & Immunology
• Pharmacology
• Respiratory Diseases & Conditions
• Gynecological Diseases & Conditions
• Neurological Disorders
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Theatre Nursing Concepts
• Cardiovascular Disorders
• Renal / Genitourinary Disorders
• Endocrine Disorders
• Dermatological Disorders
• Ear, Nose, and Throat
• Ophthalmology
• Other Medical-Surgical Nursing Conditions
• Trauma / First Aid
• Female Reproductive System Including Breast
• Menstrual Cycle, Fertilization, and Fetal Development
• Physiological Changes in Pregnancy
• Prenatal Care (FANC)
• Normal Labour
• Normal Puerperium
• Normal Neonate
• Preeclampsia, Eclampsia
• PPROM, Premature Labour
• Antepartum Hemorrhage (APH)
• Rhesus & ABO Incompatibility
• Malaria in Pregnancy
• Tuberculosis in Pregnancy
• HIV in Pregnancy
• CPD, Trial of Labour / Scar
• Obstructed Labour, Prolonged Labour
• Abnormal Uterine Actions
• Perineal / Cervical Tears, Vulval Hematoma
• Ruptured Uterus
• Cord Prolapse / Presentation
• Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)
• Maternal / Fetal Distress
• Shoulder Dystocia
• Acute Inversion of Uterus
• Amniotic Fluid Embolism
• Low Birth Weight (LBW)
• Breast Complications
• Puerperal Psychosis
• Sepsis
• Pyrexia
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
• Multiple Pregnancy
• Polyhydramnios
• Malpositions / Malpresentation / Variable Lie
• IUGR / IUFD / Postmaturity
• Anemia
• Diabetes in Pregnancy, Baby of a Diabetic Mother
• Pyelonephritis
• Cardiac Disease
• Hypothermia Neonatorum
• Asphyxia Neonatorum / RDS
• Hemorrhagic Disease
• Ophthalmia Neonatorum
• Metabolic Disorders of the Newborn
• Birth Injuries
• Neonatal Jaundice
• Obstetric Operations and Procedures
Paper 2: Community Health Nursing
• Community Diagnosis and PHC
• KEPI and Cold Chain
• School Health
• Health Care for Special Populations
• HIV / AIDS / STIs
• Dental Conditions
• Community Health Nursing I
• Community Health Nursing II
• Communicable Diseases
• Gender and Sexuality Issues
• Nutrition
• Family Planning and Reproductive Health
• Persons with Special Needs
• Health Education / Promotion
• Health Services Management (HSM)
• Psychology
• Sociology and Anthropology
• Communication Skills
• Community Health Process
• Growth and Development
Kenya Registered Midwife (KRM)
Examinable Subjects:
• Antenatal Care
• Intrapartum Care
• Postnatal Care
• Maternal and Newborn Health
• Midwifery in High-Risk Pregnancies
• Neonatal Resuscitation
• Family Planning and Contraceptive Methods
• Fetal Growth and Development
• Pharmacology in Midwifery
• Midwifery in Obstetric Emergencies
• Labor and Delivery Management
• Normal and Abnormal Puerperium
• Midwifery and Women’s Health
• Maternal and Newborn Nutrition
• Lactation and Breastfeeding Management
• Infections in Pregnancy
• Maternal Mental Health
• Care of the Newborn
• Perinatal Loss and Bereavement Support
• Complications of Pregnancy
• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Midwifery
• Ethics and Legal Issues in Midwifery
• Antenatal Screening and Diagnostic Testing
• Midwifery and Family-Centered Care
• Immunization in Maternal and Child Health
• Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
• Adolescent and Teenage Pregnancy
• Midwifery in HIV and STIs Management
• Emergency Obstetric Care
• Community-Based Midwifery
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Paper 1
• Adult Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing
• Critical Care and Theatre Nursing
• Professionalism and Trends in Nursing
• Communication and Counselling
• Introduction to Reproductive Health
• Pregnancy, Labour, and the Puerperium
• Contraceptive Technology
• Gynecology
• STIs & HIV/AIDS
Paper 2
• Introduction to Community Health Nursing
• Primary Health Care
• Environmental Health
• Communicable Diseases
• Community Health and Community Diagnosis
• Special Health Issues
• Home-Based Care
• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
• Sociology and Anthropology
• Research in Nursing
• Leadership and Management
• Teaching and Learning Technology
• Pediatric Nursing
• Pharmacology
Kenya Registered Nurse (KRN)
Examinable Subjects:
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Microbiology
• Parasitology
• Immunology
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Trends in Nursing
• Professionalism
• Behavioral Sciences
• Communication and Counselling Skills
• Nutrition and Health
• Perioperative Nursing
• Pharmacology
• Trauma and Emergency Nursing
• Cardiovascular System Conditions
• Respiratory Conditions
• Orthopedics / Musculoskeletal
• Alimentary / GIT Conditions
• Hematological Conditions
• Genital Urinary Disorders
• Endocrine Disorders
• Neurological Nursing
• Dermatology
• ENT Nursing
• Ophthalmology Nursing
• Geriatrics
• Leadership and Management
• Palliative and Oncology Care
• Nursing Research
• Teaching Methodology
• Community-Based Care
Kenya Registered Mental Health Nurse (KRN/MHP)
Paper 1
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing
• Reproductive Health
• Pharmacology
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Nursing Process
• First Aid / Trauma / BLS
• Obstetric Nursing
• Neonatal Nursing
• Gynecology
• Critical Care
• Advanced Nursing
• Palliative / Oncology Care
Paper 2
• Psychiatry Nursing
• Legal Aspects in Psychiatry
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Sociology and Anthropology
• Psychology
• Research
• Community Health Nursing
• Communicable Diseases
• Mental Health Treatments
• Demography
• Kenya Registered Nephrology Nurse (KRNN)
• Renal Replacement Therapy
• Hypertension and the Kidney
• Renal Stone Disease
• Urinary Tract Infections
• Renal Complications of Systemic Diseases
• Congenital Renal Disorders
• Renal Tumors
• Drugs Affecting the Kidney
• Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders
• Hemodialysis Techniques
• Peritoneal Dialysis Techniques
• Dialysis Complications
• Renal Emergencies
• Cardiovascular System
• Leadership and Management
- Kenya Registered Paediatric Nurse [KRPAEDN]
• Neonatal Nursing
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Pharmacology
• Communicable Diseases
• Pediatric Nursing
• Research Methods in Nursing
• Obstetric Nursing
• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Perioperative Nursing
• Reproductive Health
• Leadership and Management in Nursing
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Environmental Health
• Trauma and Emergency Nursing
• Family Planning and Contraceptive Technology
• Critical Care Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Teaching and Learning Methodologies
• Ethics and Legal Issues in Nursing
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Nursing Theories and Processes
• Health Promotion and Education
• Geriatric Nursing
• Primary Health Care (PHC)
• Palliative and Oncology Care
• Non-Communicable Diseases
• Gynecology
• Health Systems Management - Kenya Registered Paediatric Critical Care Nurse [KRPAEDCCN]
• Critical Care Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing
• Trauma and Emergency Nursing
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Communicable Diseases
• Health Promotion and Education
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Leadership and Management in Nursing
• Obstetric Nursing
• Perioperative Nursing
• Geriatric Nursing
• Ethics and Legal Issues in Nursing
• Research Methods in Nursing
• Neonatal Nursing
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Family Planning and Contraceptive Technology
• Health Systems Management
• Environmental Health
• Community Health Nursing
• Non-Communicable Diseases
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
• Palliative and Oncology Care
• Reproductive Health
• Teaching and Learning Methodologies
• Nursing Theories and Processes
• Pharmacology
• Primary Health Care (PHC)
• Gynecology - Kenya Registered Palliative Care Nurse [KRPCN]
• Palliative and Oncology Care
• Pharmacology
• Health Promotion and Education
• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
• Communicable Diseases
• Leadership and Management in Nursing
• Critical Care Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Non-Communicable Diseases
• Environmental Health
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing
• Ethics and Legal Issues in Nursing
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Nursing Theories and Processes
• Obstetric Nursing
• Family Planning and Contraceptive Technology
• Trauma and Emergency Nursing
• Health Systems Management
• Neonatal Nursing
• Geriatric Nursing
• Research Methods in Nursing
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Teaching and Learning Methodologies
• Reproductive Health
• Perioperative Nursing
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Gynecology
• Primary Health Care (PHC) - Kenya Registered Oncology Nursing [KRON]
• Palliative and Oncology Care
• Trauma and Emergency Nursing
• Perioperative Nursing
• Health Promotion and Education
• Communicable Diseases
• Research Methods in Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Neonatal Nursing
• Geriatric Nursing
• Ethics and Legal Issues in Nursing
• Obstetric Nursing
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Family Planning and Contraceptive Technology
• Reproductive Health
• Leadership and Management in Nursing
• Pharmacology
• Environmental Health
• Teaching and Learning Methodologies
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Pediatric Nursing
• Critical Care Nursing
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Non-Communicable Diseases
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Nursing Theories and Processes
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Health Systems Management
• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
• Primary Health Care (PHC)
• Gynecology - Kenya Registered Nurse Anaesthetist [KRNA]
• Perioperative Nursing
• Critical Care Nursing
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Pharmacology
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Obstetric Nursing
• Health Promotion and Education
• Community Health Nursing
• Environmental Health
• Pediatric Nursing
• Non-Communicable Diseases
• Communicable Diseases
• Palliative and Oncology Care
• Neonatal Nursing
• Leadership and Management in Nursing
• Family Planning and Contraceptive Technology
• Trauma and Emergency Nursing
• Research Methods in Nursing
• Ethics and Legal Issues in Nursing
• Health Systems Management
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
• Teaching and Learning Methodologies
• Reproductive Health
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Nursing Theories and Processes
• Geriatric Nursing
• Gynecology
• Primary Health Care (PHC) - Kenya Registered Neonatal Nurse [KRNeoN]
• Neonatal Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing
• Obstetric Nursing
• Communicable Diseases
• Critical Care Nursing
• Trauma and Emergency Nursing
• Pharmacology
• Health Promotion and Education
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Nursing Theories and Processes
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Leadership and Management in Nursing
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Ethics and Legal Issues in Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Perioperative Nursing
• Environmental Health
• Geriatric Nursing
• Health Systems Management
• Non-Communicable Diseases
• Research Methods in Nursing
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
• Family Planning and Contraceptive Technology
• Reproductive Health
• Teaching and Learning Methodologies
• Palliative and Oncology Care
• Primary Health Care (PHC)
• Gynecology - Kenya Registered Ophthalmic Nurse [KROPN]
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Pharmacology
• Perioperative Nursing
• Critical Care Nursing
• Health Promotion and Education
• Communicable Diseases
• Non-Communicable Diseases
• Pediatric Nursing
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Ophthalmology Nursing
• Ethics and Legal Issues in Nursing
• Trauma and Emergency Nursing
• Leadership and Management in Nursing
• Research Methods in Nursing
• Family Planning and Contraceptive Technology
• Environmental Health
• Neonatal Nursing
• Palliative and Oncology Care
• Community Health Nursing
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Reproductive Health
• Obstetric Nursing
• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Health Systems Management
• Teaching and Learning Methodologies
• Primary Health Care (PHC)
• Nursing Theories and Processes
• Geriatric Nursing - Kenya Registered Peri-Operative Nurse [KRPON]
• Perioperative Nursing
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Critical Care Nursing
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Pharmacology
• Trauma and Emergency Nursing
• Leadership and Management in Nursing
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Palliative and Oncology Care
• Obstetric Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing
• Neonatal Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Non-Communicable Diseases
• Health Promotion and Education
• Communicable Diseases
• Ethics and Legal Issues in Nursing
• Health Systems Management
• Reproductive Health
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Family Planning and Contraceptive Technology
• Environmental Health
• Teaching and Learning Methodologies
• Research Methods in Nursing
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Nursing Theories and Processes
• Geriatric Nursing
• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
• Primary Health Care (PHC)
• Gynecology - Kenya Registered Critical Care Nurse [KRCCN]
• Critical Care Nursing
• Trauma and Emergency Nursing
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Pharmacology
• Communicable Diseases
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Palliative and Oncology Care
• Perioperative Nursing
• Obstetric Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing
• Health Promotion and Education
• Neonatal Nursing
• Ethics and Legal Issues in Nursing
• Leadership and Management in Nursing
• Environmental Health
• Family Planning and Contraceptive Technology
• Non-Communicable Diseases
• Research Methods in Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Health Systems Management
• Teaching and Learning Methodologies
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Nursing Theories and Processes
• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
• Geriatric Nursing
• Reproductive Health
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Primary Health Care (PHC)
• Gynecology - Kenya Registered Nephrology Nurse [KRNN]
• Nephrology Nursing
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Pharmacology
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Perioperative Nursing
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Critical Care Nursing
• Trauma and Emergency Nursing
• Obstetric Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing
• Neonatal Nursing
• Leadership and Management in Nursing
• Palliative and Oncology Care
• Community Health Nursing
• Family Planning and Contraceptive Technology
• Non-Communicable Diseases
• Communicable Diseases
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Environmental Health
• Research Methods in Nursing
• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Health Promotion and Education
• Health Systems Management
• Reproductive Health
• Teaching and Learning Methodologies
• Nursing Theories and Processes
• Ethics and Legal Issues in Nursing
• Primary Health Care (PHC)
• Geriatric Nursing - Kenya Registered Trauma and Emergency Nurse [KRT&EN]
• Trauma and Emergency Nursing
• Critical Care Nursing
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Pharmacology
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Perioperative Nursing
• Obstetric Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing
• Neonatal Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Family Planning and Contraceptive Technology
• Communicable Diseases
• Non-Communicable Diseases
• Palliative and Oncology Care
• Ethics and Legal Issues in Nursing
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Leadership and Management in Nursing
• Health Systems Management
• Research Methods in Nursing
• Environmental Health
• Teaching and Learning Methodologies
• Reproductive Health
• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Health Promotion and Education
• Nursing Theories and Processes
• Geriatric Nursing
• Primary Health Care (PHC)
• Gynecology - Kenya Enrolled Midwife [KEM]
• Midwifery Nursing
• Obstetric Nursing
• Neonatal Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Pharmacology
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Communicable Diseases
• Perioperative Nursing
• Health Promotion and Education
• Ethics and Legal Issues in Nursing
• Leadership and Management in Nursing
• Trauma and Emergency Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Non-Communicable Diseases
• Family Planning and Contraceptive Technology
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Environmental Health
• Research Methods in Nursing
• Teaching and Learning Methodologies
• Health Systems Management
• Reproductive Health
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
• Nursing Theories and Processes
• Primary Health Care (PHC)
• Geriatric Nursing
• Gynecology
• Palliative and Oncology Care - Kenya Enrolled Nurse [KEN]
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Pharmacology
• Trauma and Emergency Nursing
• Critical Care Nursing
• Communicable Diseases
• Non-Communicable Diseases
• Pediatric Nursing
• Neonatal Nursing
• Perioperative Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Family Planning and Contraceptive Technology
• Leadership and Management in Nursing
• Health Promotion and Education
• Environmental Health
• Ethics and Legal Issues in Nursing
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Research Methods in Nursing
• Obstetric Nursing
• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
• Health Systems Management
• Teaching and Learning Methodologies
• Nursing Theories and Processes
• Reproductive Health
• Palliative and Oncology Care
• Geriatric Nursing
• Primary Health Care (PHC)
• Gynecology
Success in the NCK licensing examination requires a strategic and structured approach to revision. Given the extensive range of examinable subjects across various nursing specialties, candidates must focus on key areas such as Medical-Surgical Nursing, Critical Care, Community Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing, Pharmacology, and Research Methods. Mastery of these subjects ensures that nurses can effectively diagnose, manage, and treat diverse medical conditions while also providing preventive and rehabilitative care.
For specialized fields like Paediatric Nursing, Trauma and Emergency Nursing, Nephrology, Oncology, and Perioperative Nursing, candidates must understand patient assessment, intervention techniques, and ethical considerations unique to their disciplines. Additionally, topics such as Health Promotion, Leadership and Management, Mental Health, and Teaching Methodologies are essential for fostering holistic healthcare delivery.
The importance of critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and hands-on practical skills cannot be overstated. Nurses are at the frontline of patient care, and their ability to make swift, evidence-based decisions can mean the difference between life and death. Therefore, candidates should embrace active learning strategies, case-based discussions, and simulation exercises to reinforce their theoretical knowledge.
Ultimately, excelling in the NCK exams is not just about passing the test—it is about proving one’s readiness to deliver safe, ethical, and high-quality nursing care. By dedicating sufficient time and effort to mastering the examinable subjects, nursing candidates can confidently step into their roles as competent, compassionate, and professional caregivers in Kenya’s healthcare system.
