At Sangam College of Nursing and Health Care Education, we recognize the paramount importance of maintaining the highest standards in nursing education. In response to recent concerns raised by the Ministry of Health and the Fiji Nursing Council highlighting instances where applicants scored as low as 25% in English and 23% in Biology—our institution stands firm in its dedication to fair, transparent, and merit-based admissions Fiji Times.
Clarifying the Facts: Our Admissions Process
- Rigorous and Transparent Selection
We unequivocally deny any notion of “backdoor” admissions. Our Academic and Staff Board, chaired by Mr Amraiya Naidu, oversees a recruitment process that is both robust and transparent, adhering strictly to the minimum entry requirements approved by the Board Fiji Times. - Clear Communication of Entry Criteria
Our admissions schedule, including the opening of applications in October and the prescribed entry criteria is made publicly available. So prospective students and the wider community know exactly what is required Fiji Times. - Checks, Balances, and Oversight
Our selection committee operates within a framework of checks and balances, ensuring full compliance with standards set by the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service (TSLS). This includes multiple review stages and documented oversight of each application Fiji Times.
Why Academic Standards Matter in Nursing
Nursing is a profession where every decision has life-or-death consequences. As Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officer, Colleen Wilson emphasized, “you can’t gamble with life,” and it is precisely this responsibility that demands the highest academic integrity from the outset Fiji Times.
Our Rebuttal and Call for Clarity
We strongly object to the generalization that institutions engage in any “backdoor practices.” Such insinuations are incorrect and must be condemned categorically. We also invite the Nursing Council Secretariat to share further insights regarding any alleged discrepancies. So that we may address them collectively and maintain the integrity of our profession. Fiji Times
Conclusion
At Sangam College of Nursing and Health Care Education, we stand by our community, our processes, and most importantly our commitment to excellence in nursing education. We welcome transparent dialogue and reaffirm our pledge to uphold academic and ethical standards that safeguard patients and elevate the profession.
