Relief for KMTC Graduates Wishing to Work in US as NCLEX-RN Testing Centre Opens in Kenya
In a groundbreaking development for Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) graduates aspiring to work in the United States, a National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) testing centre has been inaugurated in Nairobi.
The NCLEX, a standardized test required for nursing licensure in the United States, Canada, and Australia, is now more accessible to Kenyan healthcare professionals, eliminating the need for them to travel abroad for the examination.
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During the launch of the Pearson Vue Test Centre on January 16, 2024, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, hailed the establishment of the centre as a significant milestone for the government.
He underscored the government’s commitment to boosting the economy by creating diaspora jobs for Kenyan healthcare professionals, leading to an anticipated surge in remittances that will directly contribute to economic prosperity.
Administered by Pearson VUE, a global test administration company, the NCLEX will provide Kenyan healthcare professionals with invaluable experiences while working abroad. These experiences will later be repatriated to enhance Kenya’s healthcare sector.
Hon. Mudavadi pledged to collaborate closely with Pearson VUE to ensure seamless operations in the country.
Health Cabinet Secretary Ms. Wafula. S. Nakhumicha expressed gratitude to KMTC for facilitating the establishment of NCLEX-RN in Kenya, emphasizing its role in absorbing thousands of nurses graduating from the College annually.
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The centre’s location in Nairobi is expected to ease the burden of traveling abroad for the test.
Hon. Mohamud Noor, a member of the House of Representatives of Minnesota, expressed appreciation for the Kenyan government’s support of the project, revealing numerous job opportunities for Kenyan healthcare workers in the U.S.
Ongoing discussions with the U.S. government include exploring the removal of barriers such as English language proficiency tests like the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
The event was attended by key officials, including Principal Secretaries Ms. Mary Muriuki, Mr. Shadrack Mwadime, and Dr. Esther Muoria, as well as Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan, KMTC Board Chairperson Mr. Joseah K. Cheruiyot, CEO Dr. Kelly Oluoch, among others.
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This exciting development opens up new possibilities for KMTC graduates, facilitating their journey toward international nursing licensure.
Relief for KMTC Graduates Wishing to Work in US as NCLEX-RN Testing Centre Opens in Kenya
