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List Of Full Approved/Accredited Schools Of Nursing, Midwifery, Post Basic Nursing, And Departments Of Nursing In Nigeria
List Of Full Approved/Accredited Schools Of Nursing: List of full approved/accredited schools of nursing, midwifery, post basic nursing, and departments of nursing in Nigeria with the accreditation status and admission quota on state basis
The Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria has accredited the following nursing training institutions in Nigeria (NMCN).
Meaning of Nursing
Nursing is the autonomous and collaborative care of people of all ages, families, groups, and communities, in all settings, sick or well. Nursing encompasses the promotion of health, sickness prevention, and the care of the sick, disabled, and dying.
Important of Nursing
Nursing is important in the society today because they promote health, educate the public and patients on how to avoid injuries and illnesses, participate in rehabilitation, and provide care and support.
Number of Nursing Schools Presently in Nigeria
In Nigeria, there are now 290 nursing training institutions. Approved by the Council for Nursing, Midwifery, Post Basic Nursing, and Departments of Nursing with the Accreditation Status and Admission Quota On State Basis.
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The list below is intended to serve as a guide for parents/guardians looking for admission for their children/wards.
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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, Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Evangel University, Akaeze, Abakaliki, Ebonyi 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, Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Enugu University of Science and Technology,
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Ogun State
- 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
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 AND RESOURCE VERIFICATION VISIT CONDUCTED AND DECISION TAKEN TO LIFT THE EMBARGO BY THE BOARD
- DENIED/WITHDRAWN ACCREDITATION STATUS IS INDEFINITE UNTIL DEFICIENCIES ARE RECTIFIED AND RE-ACCREDITATION VISIT CONDUCTED AND DECISION TAKEN BY THE BOARD
- THE ABOVE LIST IS SUBJECT TO PERIODIC
IT IS OUR HOPE THAT THE ABOVE WILL SERVE AS A GUIDE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS SEEKING ADMISSION FOR THEIR CHILDREN/WARDS.
Presently there are Two Hundred and Ninety (290) Nursing Training Institutions in Nigeria, with the breakdown as follows:
| Schools of Nursing (Basic) | – | 99 |
| Schools of Midwifery (Basic/ Post Basic) | – | 88 |
| Community Midwifery Programme | – | 15 |
| Community Nursing Programme | – | 15 |
| Schools of Post Basic Nursing Specialties | – | 60 |
| Departments of Nursing Sciences | – | 38 |
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See also:
- List of Illegal Universities in Nigeria by NUC
- Nigerians Top 100 Best Universities in Nigeria
- Polytechnics in Nigeria
- Monotechnics in Nigeria
- Colleges of Education in Nigeria
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