New List of Approved Schools
APPROVED SCHOOLS
The Council has approved Schools of Nursing, Midwifery, Post Basic Nursing, and Departments of Nursing with the Accreditation Status and Admission Quota On State Basis.
Presently there are Two Hundred and Ninety (400) Nursing Training Institutions in Nigeria. Find below the list of Nursing Training Institutions in Nigeria approved by the Council as at August 2022.
In Nigeria, some polytechnics and colleges now offer Nursing courses approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). These courses lead to National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) qualifications.
Basic Requirements For Nursing Programs In Nigeria Polytechnics and Colleges
Here are the main details about these nursing programs:
For Students:
– The program lasts four years to earn ND/HND Nursing degrees.
– To qualify, students need 5 O’ Level credits in subjects like English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.
– Graduates must pass professional exams from the NMCN to become registered nurses. They can specialize in Midwifery or Public Health Nursing.
For Polytechnics and Colleges:
– These institutions must operate as Colleges of Nursing and have a legal basis and a Governing Board.
– Departments include Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, and Basic Sciences, each with qualified teachers.
Despite limited responses, a few polytechnics and colleges in Nigeria have started offering Nursing programs. Below is a list of some institutions currently offering Nursing:
1. Nigerian Army College of Nursing, Yaba, Lagos State
This college, managed by the Nigerian Army, offers certificates in Nursing Science at both National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) levels. It is now affiliated with the University of Lagos for BSc in Nursing degrees.
Admission to the Nigerian Army College of Nursing is open not only to military and paramilitary personnel but also to civilians who meet the admission criteria.
2. College of Nursing and Midwifery, Katsina, Katsina State
Also known as Kasimu Kofar Bai School of Nursing Katsina, this college offers basic Nursing courses like other nursing schools. Additionally, it provides National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Nursing, similar to polytechnics.
The ND/HND Nursing program spans four uninterrupted years, comprising 2 years for ND and 2 years for HND. Students initially enroll in the ND Nursing program, which is non-terminal. Those who graduate with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 (Lower Credit) can progress to the HND Nursing program.
3. Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital School of Nursing, Ile-Ife, Osun State
Recently, OAUTHC started requiring JAMB UTME scores for admission into its ND/HND Nursing programs. This change means the school now offers an uninterrupted ND/HND Nursing program instead of the previous general/basic Nursing program.
4. Nigeria Airforce School of Medical Science and Aviation Medicine, Kaduna
The nursing program offered there now need each student utme score before it can access you into their institution. Graduate of the program will obtain ND or HND certificate upon successful completion of the course.
5. Other College/Polytechnic and universities Offering HND/ND in Nursing
Under this, we’ve some colledge/polytechnic and universities offering nursing program. You can check the post below for more of this schools, it will make you ascertain which nursing school you can take you or your wards too.
SUMMARY/STATISTICS OF APPROVED SCHOOL
| S/N | KEY | DESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL | Total No | No ON EMBARGO | |
| 1 | SON | School of Nursing (Basic) | 117 | – | |
| 2 | SOMBP | Schools of Midwifery (Basic/ Post Basic) | 111 | – | |
| 3 | SOPN | Schools of Post Basic Nursing Specialties | 72 | – | |
| 4 | DON | Departments of Nursing Sciences | 43 | – | |
| 5 | CMP | Community Midwifery Programme | 27 | – | |
| 6 | CNP | Community Nursing Programme | 30 | – |
UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS OF NURSING UNDER ACCREDITATION PROCESS
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Medical Science, Lagos, Lagos State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Elizade University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Wesley University, Ondo, Ondo State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Ekiti State University, Ekiti, Ekiti State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Nok University, Kachia, Kaduna State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, McPherson University, Abeokuta, Ogun State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Rhema University Aba, Abia State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Enugu University of Science and Technology, Enugu
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Alhikma University, Ilorin, Kwara State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Atiba University, Ibadan, Oyo State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Khadijat University, Majia, Jigawa State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Novena University, Delta State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Ave Maria University, Nasarawa State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Taraba State University, Taraba State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Yobe State University, Yobe State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Thomas Aderum University, Oko, Kwara
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Alex Ekweme Federal University, Ebonyi State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Well-Spring University, Edo State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Arthus Javis University, Cross River State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Clifford University, Owerrinta, Abia State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Tansia University, Anambra State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Joseph Ayo University, Ilesa, Osun State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Gombe State University, Gombe State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Abundance Wisdom University, Akwa-Ibom State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Al-Istiqama University, Kano
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Kebbi State University, State
Also note Amani school of nursing at gwagwalada has not yet been accredited for community health but approved for public health studies only. The school is affiliated with other registered nursing school anyway.
Muhassanah college of health science and technology is accredited and located;
Behind COCIN Church, Aso, Road, Mararaba, Ado 961105, Nasarawa
NOTE:
- FULL ACCREDITATION STATUS LASTS FOR FIVE (5) YEARS
- PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION STATUS LASTS FOR TWO (2) YEARS
- EMBARGO ON STUDENTS’ INTAKE IS INDEFINITE UNTIL DEFICIENCIES ARE RECTIFIED & RESOURCE VERIFICATION VISIT CONDUCTED AND DECISION TAKEN TO LIFT THE EMBARGO BY THE BOARD
- DENIED/WITHDRAWN ACCREDITATION STATUS IS INDEFINITE UNTIL DEFICIENCIES ARE RECTIFIED & RE-ACCREDITATION VISIT CONDUCTED AND DECISION TAKEN BY THE BOARD
- THE ABOVE LIST IS SUBJECT TO PERIODIC REVIEW.
IT IS OUR HOPE THAT THE ABOVE WILL ALSO SERVE AS A GUIDE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS SEEKING ADMISSION FOR THEIR CHILDREN/WARDS.
