Training & Equipping Tomorrow's Healthcare Professionals
Leading with vision, faith, and a commitment to transforming healthcare in rural Papua New Guinea.
50+
Years of Excellence
2
Recognised Programs
550+
CHWs Graduated
60+
Clinical Preceptors Trained
10+
Clinical Partners
100%
Christian Values Driven
Celebrating 50 Years
A Legacy of Service and Transformation
In 2025, Rumginae School of Nursing proudly celebrated fifty years of training Community Health Workers.
This milestone reflects our enduring commitment to improving health outcomes and empowering communities across Papua New Guinea.
About RSON
Rumginae School of Nursing has served Papua New Guinea for more than five decades. Originally established as a Community Health Worker Training School, RSON has grown into a nationally recognised nursing institution offering accredited programs with a Christian foundation and a strong commitment to rural and remote communities.
Christian Foundation
Rooted in Christian faith and values.
Academic Excellence
Committed to quality education and training.
Rural Focus
Preparing students to serve rural and remote communities.
Holistic Development
Developing knowledge, skills, character and compassion.
Vision
To be a leading nursing institution, committed to integral human development, recognised nationally for creative application of technology to enhance learning, research and community engagement in a Christian environment.
Mission
To be an institution of academic and clinical excellence based on Christian values, educating competent and aspiring nurse graduates to provide quality holistic care in rural, remote and border communities of PNG and beyond.
Philosophy
We believe in holistic education that develops not only competent professionals but also compassionate servant leaders who reflect Christ in their service to others.
Our Programs
Diploma in General Nursing (DGN)
Duration
3 Years(6 Semesters)
Qualification
Diploma in General Nursing
Accreditation
National Department of Health & PNGNC
Career Path
Registered Nurse in hospitals, clinics & health services
Certificate IV in Community Health Worker (CHW)
Duration
Certificate IV in Community Health Worker
Qualification
Diploma in General Nursing
Accreditation
National Department of Health
Career Path
Community Health Worker & Health Promoter
Recent Stories
Discover the latest experiences, learning and community news from Rumginae School of Nursing.
RSON Students Gain Theatre Experience at Daru Provincial Hospital
Third-year RSON students gain supervised theatre experience at Daru Provincial Hospital, assisting Dr Kombokon and learning alongside the theatre team during their practical placement.
Our Partners
Western Provincial Government
Department of Higher Education, Research, Science & Technology (DHERST)
National Department of Health (NDoH)
PNG Nursing Council
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML)
Ok Tedi Development Foundation (OTDF)