IN a significant stride towards strengthening the healthcare workforce in Delta State, hundreds of nursing and midwifery students across various accredited institutions participated in the much-anticipated Post Preliminary Training School (Post-PTS) Examination, yesterday.
The examination, which is a mandatory academic and professional milestone for nursing and midwifery students, is designed to assess their knowledge, practical skills, and overall preparedness to continue with the rigorous demands of their respective programs. Successful candidates will be formally recognized as eligible to progress into the core phases of the nursing and midwifery curricula.
Held simultaneously in accredited CBT centres in the state, the examination drew participation from a diverse pool of students, each hoping to take the next crucial step in their journey toward becoming certified healthcare professionals.
Speaking with reporters, Miss Ella Okumagbua said the examination was a crucial milestone in their journey to becoming nurses, as it marked the transition from classroom-based learning to practical, hands-on experience in real healthcare settings
Similarly, a student from Warri who sat for the exam expressed a mixture of relief and hope, stating, “It was intense, but I feel confident. We’ve been preparing for months, and passing this exam means I’m closer to achieving my dream of becoming a registered nurse.”
Several candidates also expressed a mix of excitement and nervous anticipation as they sat for the examination. A candidate from the School of Nursing in Warri, shared her thoughts: “It’s been a long journey of study, sleepless nights, and practical. But we know what’s at stake. Passing this exam opens the door to real-life experience in hospitals and puts us one step closer to becoming registered nurses.
“Students were tested on both theoretical and practical modules, including core nursing sciences, patient care ethics, anatomy, and clinical procedures. The outcome of the exam will determine whether each candidate continues in the nursing or midwifery program or is advised to withdraw or repeat aspects of the training.”
It can be recalled that the Delta State has invested heavily in the training and certification of nurses in recent years, in response to the rising demand for healthcare professionals and the need to improve health services in both urban and rural communities. The state government has also committed to upgrading teaching facilities, enhancing curriculums, and improving conditions for clinical training.
