Why study at CNP?
Strategic Location
Copperbelt Nursing Polytechnic is situated in the second class trading area of Ndola Town Centre. The institution is 600m away from Ndola General Post office in the North West, and 15 Km away from Peter Zuze Air Force Base Airport, West of Ndola.
Quality Management
CNP has management team that is characterised by responsiveness and flexibility in decision-making to the needs and aspirations of its general work force. This has enabled staff to contribute to the management of the institution.
Qualified Staff
CNP has qualified staff that have knowledge as well as practical experience enabling them to deliver quality training and other health related services. Not only is the staff qualified and experienced but also committed and dedicated.
Core Infrastructure
CNP has core infrastructure and equipment required to conduct both theoretical and practical training in Nursing courses. The institute offers hostel facilities for students at competitive and affordable user fees.
Learning Begins With Us
Copperbelt Nursing Polytechnic (CNP) is a Zambian incorporated Limited Liability company, situated in Ndola, the Provincial Headquarters of the Copperbelt Province in Zambia. The institution was the first private owned college to open, to supplement Government’s efforts in training Registered nursing. It is wholly owned by Zambian nationals, majority of whom are nurse educationists.
The college was incorporated on 8th March, 2006. The first intake of eight (08) pre-service students commenced training on 26th February 2007. Training of conversion of Enrolled Nurses to Registered Nursing Diploma, commenced in July, 2007.
CNP has had eleven (11) graduation ceremonies with a cumulative total of 815 graduates. As at 11th November, 2021, the students population stands at 268.
Copperbelt Nursing Polytechnic (CNP) at a Glance
LYNETTE HAMPANDE — EDUCATION MANAGER
How to apply for enrolment
There are two methods in which you can apply. The first one is online application and the second one is downloading a form. With online application, you can click on the link below and fill in your details and submit. Click here for online application.
You are advised to apply online as your application will be processed faster.
Or
Download the application form on the button and fill it in. Deposit a k100 for the application in the College account. See Bank details below:
- Bank Name: FNB
- Branch Name: NDOLA BRANCH
- Account Name: Copperbelt Nursing Polytechnic (CNP)
- Account Number: 62812407197
After the completion of application you can scan copies in pdf format together with the deposit slip and email them to: copunupo@gmail.com. Only forms with attached deposit slips and certified copies of certificates will be considered.
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Curriculum Overview
CNP aims at offering all our students a broad and balanced curriculum that provides rewarding and stimulating activities to prepare them for the best social and cultural life.
BASICS OF ICT
Hands-on experience with the latest programming languages and technology. We have trained IT professionals who work closely with our students so they are prepared for the real world.
REGISTERED NURSING
The college offers a 3 years direct entry Registered Nursing diploma program
ABRIDGING
Registered Nursing Conversion programme for Enrolled nurses, and is planning to offer 1 year EN to RN abridged programme
Science
PSYCHOLOGY COUNSELING
Our Co-curricular Activities
Athletics
Our students are passionate about sports and athletics and have the freedom to choose the one they like and wish to take up.
In-house Publications
We have several writers who are encouraged to come up with creations that are regularly published in our in-house magazines.
Performing Arts & Music
With professionals on board, we take pride in training our students in art forms like dance, drama, painting and more.