Nursing is a fast-growing profession that has evolved over the decades. The history of Nursing can be traced to the first known Nursing school which was established in 250 BCE. Today, Nursing schools can be found anywhere in the world and Nigeria is surely not left out. This article aims to share information on the approved schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Nigeria. I hope this information will guide you in making the best decision.
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The Approved Schools of Nursing and Midwifery In Nigeria
There are about 400 approved schools of nursing and midwifery in Nigeria, but in this article, we will be listing a few.
To access the full list click nmcn.gov.ng
1. Abia state
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Abia State University, Uturu
- School of Nursing- Umuahia, Amachara, ABSUTH(Aba)
- School of Post Basic Midwifery – Umuahia, Aba, Abiriba, Amachara.
- School of Psychiatric Nursing, Aba
- Archbishop Charles Heerey Memorial College of Nursing Science, Ogbor-Hill, Aba.
2. Adamawa State
- School of Nursing – Yola
- School of Midwifery – Yola
- School of Peri-operative Nursing, Federal Medical Center, Yola
- Community Nursing Program etc.,
3. Approved Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Akwa Ibom
- School of Nursing- Uyo, Eket, Ikot Ekpene, Ituk mbang.
- School of Psychiatric Nursing- Eket
- School of Post Basic midwifery- Uyo, Iquita-Oron, Ituk mbang, Urua-Akpan.
4. Anambra State
- Department of Nursing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi
- School of Nursing – Nnewi, Ihiala, Iyi-Enu, Iye-Enu, Nkpor, Adazi, Amichi, Borromeo. Etc.,
5. Bauchi State
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital Nursing Training Institutions
- Aliko Dangote College of Nursing Sciences, Bauchi
6. Approved Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Bayelsa State
- Bayelsa state college of Nursing Sciences including the School of Nursing- Tombia
- Faculty of Nursing, Niger Delta University.
7. Benue State
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Makurdi
- School of Nursing, Mkar
- School of Basic Midwifery, Mkar
8. Borno State
- Department of Nursing, University of Maiduguri
- Borno State College of Nursing Science
- University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital Training Institutions
9. Cross River State
- Department of Nursing, University of Calabar
- University of Calabar teaching hospital, nursing training institutions
- Cross river college of Nursing Sciences, Itigidi
10. Approved Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Delta State
- Delta State College of Nursing Sciences
- Mary Martha College of Nursing Sciences, Oleh
11. Ebonyi State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Evangel University, Abakiliki
- School of Nursing, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki.
- College of Nursing Sciences, Uturu
12. Edo State
- Edo State College of Nursing Sciences, Benin
- University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nursing Training Institutions
- Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Nursing Training Institutions
13. Ekiti State
- University teaching hospital, Ado-Ekiti
- School of Nursing, Ido-Ekiti, Ekiti state
14.Aproved Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Enugu
- School of Nursing, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu
- National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu, Nursing Training Institutions
- Central Washington College of Nursing Sciences, Enugu
15. Gombe State
- College of Nursing Sciences, Gombe
16. Imo State
- Merit College of Nursing Sciences, Orlu
- Ezeala College of Nursing, Umuseke okwudor, Njaba
- College of Nursing Sciences, Mbano
- College of Nursing, St Mary’s Joint Hospital, Amaigbo
17. Jigawa State
- College of Nursing Sciences, Babura
- Jigawa State College of Nursing Sciences, Birnin kudu
- Iqra College of Nursing Sciences, Dutse
18. Approved Schools of Nursing and Midwifery In Kaduna State
- College of Nursing Science, Kaduna state
- Ahmadi Bello University Teaching Hospital Zaria, Nursing Training Institutions
- College of Nursing Sciences, Kakuri, St.Gerald
19. Katsina State
- College of Nursing Sciences, Katsina
- Cherish College of Nursing Sciences, Batsari
- North-West College of Nursing Science, Katsina
20. Kwara State
- University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Nursing Training Institutions
- College of Nursing Sciences, Ilorin and Oke-Ode
21. Approved Schools of Nursing and Midwifery In Lagos State
- Lagos State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Igando
- Nigerian Army College of Nursing, Yaba
- Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nursing Training Institutions
22. Niger State
- Niger State College of Nursing Sciences, Minna
- Dako College of Nursing and Midwifery, Suleja
- Standard College of Nursing, Minna
23. Approved Schools of Nursing and Midwifery In Plateau State
- Jos University Teaching Hospital, Nursing Training Institutions
- College of Nursing Sciences, Plateau State
- Hill College of Nursing Science, Jos
24. FCT – Abuja
- University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Nursing Training Institution
- National Hospital, Abuja Nursing Training Institution
25. Yobe State
- Dr Shehu Sule College of Nursing Sciences, Damaturu
- College of Nursing Sciences, Federal Medical Centre, Nguru
Please note: the above-mentioned school of Nursing are not the only approved ones in Nigeria, visit nmcn.gov.ng to access the full list.
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