BUTABIKA SCHOOL OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING

 BSPN was established in 1960 with the intention to train a specialized cadre of mental health nurses at certificate level as it was seen relevant by the Ministry of Health at that time. However the demanding need for a better skilled and knowledgeable human resource in mental health capable of competing in the outside market has continued to grow and led to the introduction of the post basic course in registered certificate mental health nursing in 1968. In 1970 a course for direct registered certificate mental health nurses was started to increase on the number of registered mental health nurses with competences to take charge of units and wards. In 2006 and 2008 the Diploma direct and extension courses in mental health nursing were introduced respectively to allow the advancement in psychiatric nursing, offer a better award and reduce on financial investment and to also allow entry to universities.

The school has produced thousands of graduates since 1960 who are deployed in all parts of the world. This very school has also produced many prominent personalities, in very big positions,  ministers, members of parliament and other political leaders, principal, registrars, tutors hospital managers and administrators. 

The school has a dedicated functioning Governing Council, teaching and non teaching staff and 12 departmental heads who direct the different departmental activities of the school