Nursing is a noble profession that plays a vital role in the healthcare system. Nurses promote health, prevent illness, and care for people of all ages in various settings. They perform a wide range of duties, making them essential to the well-being of individuals and communities.
If you’re considering a career in nursing in Nigeria, you’ll need to choose an approved training institution. The good news is there are 400 Nursing Training Institutions across the country, offering programs in Nursing, Midwifery, Post Basic Nursing, and Departments of Nursing.
In this article I have listed the Nursing Schools in Nigeria approved by the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) with the Accreditation Status and Admission Quota On State Basis.
List of Approved Nursing Training Institutions in Nigeria
The Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) approved 117 School of Nursing (Basic), 111 Schools of Midwifery (Basic/ Post Basic), 72 Schools of Post Basic Nursing Specialties, 43 Departments of Nursing Sciences, 27 Community Midwifery Programme, 30 Community Nursing Programmes.
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Departments of Nursing Under Accreditation Process
As the healthcare landscape evolves, so too does the need for well-equipped and dedicated nurses. To ensure the highest standards of education and preparation, some Departments of Nursing in Nigeria are currently undergoing an accreditation process. This rigorous evaluation ensures these programs meet established criteria for quality, preparing future nurses with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their field.
But what does this mean for aspiring nurses considering these departments? Don’t worry, we’re here to guide you through the process!
Firstly, it’s important to remember that being under accreditation isn’t a negative sign. Instead, it demonstrates a department’s commitment to continuous improvement and providing the best possible education for its students. These departments are actively working to refine their programs, align with the latest industry standards, and equip their graduates with the cutting-edge skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the ever-changing healthcare environment.
- 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
School Accreditation Explained
- Fully Accredited: These schools have met all standards and can admit students for the next five years.
- Provisionally Accredited: These schools are still meeting some standards but need to improve others. They can still admit students for the next two years, but must fix the outstanding issues before their full accreditation can be granted.
- Student Intake Suspended: If a school has serious problems, its student intake might be paused until they fix the issues. This means they cannot accept new students until further notice.
- Denied/Withdrawn Accreditation: Schools that fail to meet basic standards or repeatedly don’t improve might lose their accreditation altogether. They cannot admit students until they address the problems and pass a re-inspection.
Please note: This list is regularly updated, so make sure to check the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria website for the latest information.
