HND Nursing Syllabus

Nursing is one of the most critical and in-demand professions in Cameroon's healthcare system. With a significant shortage of qualified nurses across hospitals, health centres, and clinics, HND Nursing graduates find employment almost immediately after completing their studies.

The program combines rigorous theoretical training in anatomy, pharmacology, and pathology with intensive clinical practice in medical, surgical, maternity, and paediatric units.

Cameroon's Universal Health Coverage goals and expanding public health infrastructure mean the government and private sector are actively recruiting trained nurses.

The HND Nursing (NUS) is a two-year higher technical education program offered by universities and institutes of technology under the Ministry of Higher Education in Cameroon. It combines foundational theory with practical, industry-relevant skills to prepare students for employment or further study.

National examinations for HND NUS are organised by the National Commission for the Organisation of the Higher National Diploma Exam. Students sit for papers across the courses listed above, following the exam framework set by the commission. Knowing the structure of each paper — including mark allocation and section breakdown — is essential preparation.

UNEE provides verified HND NUS past questions from national examinations, organised by year and paper. Studying past questions is the most effective way to understand what examiners focus on and how papers are set. Download the UNEE app free on Android to access all available papers.

Study NUS with past questions

The UNEE app has past questions for every paper in this program, organised by year.