United Bulawayo Hospitals proudly celebrates a historic academic milestone achieved by the Operating Theatre Nursing students Class of 2025. In a remarkable demonstration of dedication, discipline, and professional excellence, all eleven (11) students who sat for the national examinations successfully passed, achieving an outstanding 100% pass rate. This exceptional performance is not only a testament to the hard work of the students but also reflects the commitment of the faculty, clinical mentors and the institution in nurturing highly competent theatre nursing professionals.
Adding even greater prestige to this achievement, three students from the cohort distinguished themselves nationally by securing the the top three honours in the country.
– Gold Medal – Getrude Jange
– Silver Medal – Miriam Bheka
– Bronze Medal – Miriro Mudzitiri
This extraordinary accomplishment marks the first time in the nation’s history that students from a single institution have swept all three national awards in Operating Theatre Nursing. It is a proud and defining moment for United Bulawayo Hospitals and the broarder nursing community.
Operating Theatre Nursing demands precision, resilience, critical thinking and unwavering commitment to patient safety. The class of 2025 has exemplified these qualities throughout their training. Their achievements reflect countless hours of rigorous academic study, intensive clinical practice and an enduring passion for excellence in surgical care.
The success of these students is a reflection of the strong academic leadership and mentorship provided at United Bulawayo Hospitals. Through high quality teaching, hands on clinical exposure and a culture that promotes excellence, the institution continues to produce theatre nurses who are prepared to meet the complex demands of modern surgical health care.
The historic performance serves as a powerful inspiration to future cohorts of nursing students across the country. It demonstrates that with determination, teamwork and strong institutional support, excellence is not only attainable but sustainable.
United Bulawayo Hospitals congratulates the entire Operating Theatre Nursing Class of 2025 for their outstanding achievement and extends special recognition to Getrude Jange, Miriam Bheka and Miriro Mudzitiri for bringing exceptional honour to the institution and the nation.
As these graduates step forward into their professional careers, they carry with them the pride of their institution and the responsibility of upholding the highest standards of surgical nursing practice. Their success stands as a beacon of hope and a reminder that the future of health care lies in the hands of dedicated, well trained and passionate professionals.