We are passionate about nursing.
Sigma College of Nursing and Applied Sciences Ltd is a
private educational institution incorporated under the laws of Jamaica. The College operates
a campus in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, Jamaica, West Indies.
The College operates under guidelines and policies established by its Governing
Board, with a vision to be a leading educational institution providing well-trained
professionals for healthcare and the allied health professions.
Sigma College was founded
Dr. Vanilyn Brown-Daley and Dr. Maxine James-Francis, two Jamaican-born nurses, establish the College to help ease the shortage of nurses and healthcare professionals.
Affiliation with IUC
The College formalises its affiliation with IUC, broadening the academic pathways open to its students.
Moved to our current home
The College settles into its campus at Top Road, Brown's Town, St. Ann — a modern, well-equipped environment for teaching and clinical practice.
100% passes in the RN examination
Every Sigma College candidate sitting the Registered Nurse examination passes — the strongest result in the College's history.
About Us
Founded to close the nursing gap
Sigma College of Nursing and Applied Sciences was founded to help ease the shortage of nurses and other healthcare professionals — locally, nationally and internationally.
Sigma College of Nursing and Applied Sciences was established in April 2004 by two Jamaican-born nurses, Dr. Vanilyn Brown-Daley and Dr. Maxine James-Francis. Both practise at the highest level of professional nursing, with strong clinical and management experience: each has over 30 years in healthcare and a commitment to quality education and training for students of diverse cultures.
The College is situated at Top Road, Brown's Town, in the parish of St. Ann. It is well equipped to serve Jamaica's local and national population, with a modern, technologically prepared environment, dedicated academic staff, and a reputation for caring for the community around it. The College also holds a consistently above-average pass rate in the Regional Examination for Nurse Registration (RENR).
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Dr. Maxine James-Francis, PhD, MSc, BSc, RN
Co-Founder
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Dr. Vanilyn Brown-Daley, PhD MSc, BSc, RN, RM, Cert Ed. FE
Co-Founder
Our values
The commitments that shape how we teach — and how we treat each other.
- Mission Statement
- Sigma College of Nursing and Applied Sciences prepares committed students to become qualified, employable healthcare professionals.
- Philosophy
- Sigma College of Nursing and Applied Sciences believes that each student and each teacher is a unique individual with inherent rights, privileges, worth and dignity. These beliefs shall be mutually recognized during the teaching-learning process, and a rapport shall be developed between student and teacher which respects the rights of both.
- Policy Statement
- We prohibit any policy that results in discrimination on the basis of age, colour, disability, national origin, marital status, race, religion or gender.
- Vision Statement
- To be a leading educational institution providing effectively trained individuals for Healthcare and the Allied health professions.
Our people
The staff at Sigma College of Nursing and Applied Sciences consists of experienced professionals who are deeply committed to the success of their students.
Faculty members are not only experts in their
respective fields
but also dedicated mentors who guide students through both academic and practical learning.
Their passion for teaching and healthcare creates a supportive environment where students
are encouraged to reach their full potential.
In addition to the teaching staff, the administrative team works diligently behind the
scenes to ensure the smooth operation of the college. From admissions to student services,
they play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and efficient atmosphere for both students
and faculty. Their dedication to maintaining a positive learning environment reflects the
college’s core values of respect, inclusivity, and student success.
Leadership team
Our leadership team brings decades of clinical practice and nursing education to every classroom and clinical placement.
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Dr Novelett Wilson, PhD, MA, BA Cert.Ed
Executive Director
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Sharon Hunter, MSc, BScN, BSc, Dip.Ed
Academic Dean
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Kevin Allen, RGN, MScN, MA.
Head of Nursing Programme
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Doreen Donaldson, BSc, Dip. Ed.
Ready to start your journey?
Explore our programmes, download the application form, or talk to the admissions team.
