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List of Nursing Schools in Nigeria, Cut off Marks, Fees

This post is about Nursing Schools in Nigeria. So I’m going to begin by telling you what the nursing profession is all about. Then I will show you the difference between schools of nursing and departments of nursing in various universities. You will also see the complete list of Nursing Schools in all the States of the federation and the FCT, plus their yearly admission quota. Thereafter, I will highlight the best nursing schools in Nigeria and the reasons why you should choose them. Finally, I will end with the career and job opportunities available for graduates from schools of nursing.

Registered Nurses

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The Nursing Profession

By way of introduction, a nurse is a healthcare professional who is trained and licensed to provide care, support and treatment to patients. He or she may attend to the patients as individuals, families or communities. Nurses play an important role in the healthcare system of any country. This is because they work alongside other healthcare professionals to promote health, prevent diseases and provide direct patient care. In fact, it is nearly impossible for a comprehensive healthcare to be delivered without the inputs of nurses. Actually, nurses are the backbone of every healthcare system because they are involved in virtually every aspect of patient care and often act as advocates for their patients.

What is Nursing?

Nursing is a profession within the healthcare sector that focuses on the care, support, and treatment of patients.

Roles and Responsibilities of Nurses

Nurses in Nigeria and other countries of the world fill a wide range of responsibilities. In this section, I will discuss some of the roles and responsibilities of nurses to help prospective nurses come to terms with what they are going into.

1. Patient Care

This is about the primary responsibility of nurses in the healthcare system. They provide direct care to patients by assessing their health status, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, dressing wounds and so on.

2. Health Promotion and Education

Nurses also play the all-important role of promoting health and preventing diseases. They do so by educating individuals and communities about healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, and other such health topics.

3. Collaborative Teamwork

Effective implementation of comprehensive healthcare plans takes the collaborative efforts of different healthcare professionals. Such team of health professionals include the doctors, pharmacists, therapists and social workers.

Nurses work collaboratively with them to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients. They communicate patient needs, provide valuable insights and coordinate care to ensure the best possible outcomes.

4. Advocacy

Nurses serve as advocates for their patients. They are the ones who ensure that the patients’ rights, preferences and needs are respected and met. They provide emotional support and educate patients and families about treatment options so that they can make informed decisions about their healthcare.

5. Documentation and Record-Keeping

Nurses maintain accurate records of patient care including assessments, medications and treatments given, and any changes in the patient’s condition. This documentation is absolutely necessary for continuity of care and effective communication among the healthcare team.

6. Compassion and Empathy

This is one of the essential roles of nurses. They are to demonstrate genuine empathy, compassion and concern for the well-being of their patients.

Sicknesses can put patients and their relatives through difficult times. The least the nurses can do is to provide emotional support, comfort and reassurance to patients and their families during challenging times.

Education and Training of Nurses in Nigeria

This is the central theme of this article. Prospective nurses in Nigeria obtain their education and training through accredited

  • nursing schools,
  • colleges, or
  • universities.

However, there are different educational pathways to becoming a nurse in Nigeria. One is the Basic Nursing program which leads to the award of Registered Nurse (RN) certificate. Another is the Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) program which is a five-year degree program.

Basic Nursing Program VS Bachelor of Nursing Science program: The Differences

This section will answer to the confusion that many prospective nurses are having. Many of them do not understand the difference between studying nursing in a School of Nursing and doing same in a university.

There are three categories of universities in Nigeria. They include federal, State and private universities.

Most of these universities that have faculties of Health and Medical Sciences also have departments of Nursing Sciences. In their departments of Nursing Sciences, they run five-year Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) program for students who join the institution through JAMB’s UTME. These student receive their lectures and do other academic activities within the university campus.

However, most universities that have faculties of Health and Medical Sciences also establish Teaching Hospitals. Schools of Nursing and Colleges of Nursing are divisions under the Teaching Hospitals.

So while the Nursing departments in the universities’ campuses award BNSc degree, the Schools of Nursing don’t award degrees. Rather, they award Registered Nurse (RN) certificate, Registered Midwifery (RM) certificate or a series of other certificates depending on the courses attended.

Let me drive this home with an illustration.

The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) is operating under University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) which is a federal university. While the university runs a Nursing Science degree program within the university campus, the Teaching Hospital runs the school of Nursing within the hospital complex.

Other Key Differences Between School of Nursing Program and Bachelor of Nursing Science program

  1. Prospective nurses who wish to go for BNSc program must gain admission into the university through JAMB’s UTME. But candidates who rather wish to go to schools of nursing do not need to write JAMB. All they need is to obtain the form of their choice Nursing school and sit for their entrance examination.
  2. The duration of Bachelor of Nursing Science degree program is 5 years. Whereas Registered Nurse (RN) certificate or Registered Midwifery (RM) certificate programs last for 3 years in Nursing schools.

After completing the basic programs in schools of nursing, nurses may still choose to pursue advanced degrees in various nursing specialties.

Types of Nursing Schools and Programs in Nigeria

There are several types of nursing schools and programs in Nigeria. The following is a list of some of them:

  • Schools of Nursing (Basic)
  • Community Nursing Programme
  • Schools of Post Basic Nursing Specialties
  • Community Midwifery Programme
  • Schools of Midwifery (Basic/ Post Basic)
  • Departments of Nursing Sciences

Admission Requirements in Schools of Nursing in Nigeria

Recall that you don’t need to write JAMB in order to gain admission into any school of nursing in Nigeria.

All you need are five (5) O’level credit passes in the following SSCE subjects: Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at not more than two (2) sittings.

You can obtain these five O’level credit passes by sitting for any of

    • West African Examination Council (WAEC)
    • National Examination Council (NECO)
    • National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB)

If you are a foreign student or you have results from a foreign examination board, you must submit an evaluation report. Otherwise, you submit an equivalent grading from the Federal Ministry of Education along with your result. More so, the result will still require verification from the issuing organization.

The age requirement for admission into Basic Nursing and Basic Midwifery training program is 16 years and above. This implies that any candidate who is below the age of 16 cannot be admitted into Nursing Schools.

Steps to Becoming a Registered Nurse in Nigeria

For candidates that meet the entry requirements into the schools of nursing and midwifery, the following are the steps to becoming a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Midwife in Nigeria:

  • Decide on the exact school of nursing you wish to gain admission in.
  • Purchase the school of nursing application form.
  • Prepare and sit for the entrance examination.
  • Attend the screening and oral interview exercise.
  • Gain admission to the School of Nursing.
  • Graduate successfully after three years.
  • Induction and licensing by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.

Regulation and Licensing of Nurses in Nigeria

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) is the regulatory body responsible for setting standards, registering and licensing nurses and midwives in Nigeria.

They are the ones that approve and accredit all Nursing training institutions to ensure high quality of Nursing and Midwifery education in Nigeria.

To practice as a nurse in Nigeria, you must successfully complete the appropriate nursing education and pass the licensing examination conducted by the NMCN.

They conduct professional examinations for all categories of Nurses and Midwives in Nigeria and license them appropriately.

Nursing Schools in Nigeria

In this section, I am going to give you a comprehensive list of all the nursing schools in Nigeria and their yearly admission quota. But I’m going to do that State by State so that you can easily locate what you are looking for.

Nursing Schools in Abia State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Abia State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Abia.

S/noSchools of Nursing in Abia StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, Umuahia75 students
2School of Nursing, Amachara50 students
3ABSUTH School of Nursing, Aba75 students
4School of Post Basic Midwifery, Umuahia50 students
5ABSUTH School of Post Basic Midwifery, Aba50 students
6School of Post Basic Midwifery, Abiriba50 students
7School of Basic Midwifery, Amachara50 students
8Archbishop Charles Heerey Memorial College of Nursing
Science, Ogbor-Hill, Aba
School of Nursing
100 students
9Archbishop Charles Heerey Memorial College of Nursing
Science, Ogbor-Hill, Aba
School of Midwifery
50 students

Nursing Schools in Adamawa State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Adamawa State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Adamawa.

S/noSchools of Nursing in Adamawa State
Admission Quota
1School of Nursing, Yola100 students
2Community Nursing Program100 students
3School of Midwifery Yola60 students
4Community Midwifery Program100 students
5School of Peri-operative Nursing, Federal Medical Center, Yola.50 students
6School of Post-Basic Accident & Emergency50 students

Nursing Schools in Akwa Ibom State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Akwa Ibom State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Akwa Ibom.

S/noSchools of Nursing in Akwa Ibom StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, Anua, Uyo50 students
2School of Nursing, Eket75 students
3School of Nursing, Ikot-Ekpene75 students
4School of Nursing, Ituk-Mbang50 students
5School of Post Basic Midwifery, Anua, Uyo50 students
6School of Post Basic Midwifery, Iquita-Oron50 students
7School of Post Basic Midwifery, Ituk-Mbang50 students
8School of Post Basic Midwifery, Urua-Akpan50 students
9School of Psychiatric Nursing, Eket30 students

Nursing Schools in Anambra State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Anambra State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Anambra.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Anambra StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, Ihiala100 students
2School of Basic Midwifery, Ihiala100 students
3School of Basic Midwifery, Ihiala100 students
4School of Nursing, NAUTH, Nnewi60 students
5School of Nursing, COOUTH, Nkpor75 students
6School of Midwifery COOUTH, Nkpor75 students
7School of Nursing, Adazi100 students
8School of Basic Midwifery, Adazi75 students
9School of Nursing, Amichi100 students
10School of Nursing, Borromeo100 students
11School of Midwifery, Waterside Onitsha50 students
12School of Basic Midwifery Iyi-Enu50 students

Nursing Schools in Bauchi State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Bauchi State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Bauchi.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Bauchi StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, ATBU, Bauchi75 students
2School of Basic Midwifery, ATBU, Bauchi60 students
3Community Midwifery Programme ATBU, Bauchi50 students
4School of Nursing, Bauchi75 students
5Community Nursing Programme100 students
6School of Midwifery Bauchi75 students
7Community Midwifery Programme200 students

Nursing Schools in Bayelsa State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Bayelsa State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Bayelsa.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Bayelsa StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, Tombia100 students
2School of Basic Midwifery100 students
3Community Nursing Programme100 students
4Community Midwifery Programme100 students

Nursing Schools in Benue State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Benue State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Benue.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Benue StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Makurdi50 students
2Community nursing/Midwifery programmes200 students
3School of Nursing, Mkar75 students
4School of Basic Midwifery, Mkar50 students

Nursing Schools in Borno State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Borno State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Borno.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Borno StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, Maiduguri100 students
2School of Basic Midwifery, Maiduguri100 students
3School of Nursing, UMTH75 students
4School of Post Basic Peri-Operative Nursing, UMTH50 students
5School of Post Basic Critical Care Nursing, UMTH50 students
6School of Post Basic Psychiatric Nursing, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Maiduguri60 students

Nursing Schools in Cross River State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Cross River State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Cross River.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Cross River StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, UCTH100 students
2School of Post Basic Otorhinolaryngology Nursing, UCTH50 students
3School of Nursing, Itigidi75 students
4School of Nursing, St. Margaret’s Hospital, Calabar75 students
5School of Nursing, Ogoja100 students
6School of Post Basic Midwifery Calabar75 students
7School of Basic Midwifery, Obudu75 students
8School of Basic Midwifery, Moniaya-Ogoja50 students
9School of Psychiatric Nursing, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Calabar50 students

Nursing Schools in Delta State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Delta State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Delta.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Delta StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, Agbor100 students
2School of Nursing, Eku75 students
3School of Nursing, Warri75 students
4School of Basic Midwifery, Asaba50 students
5School of Basic Midwifery, Sapele50 students

Nursing Schools in Ebonyi State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Ebonyi State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Ebonyi.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Ebonyi StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, AEFUTHA75 students
2School of Basic Midwifery, AEFUTHA50 students
3School of Nursing, Mater Misericordae Hospital, Afikpo100 students
4School of Post Basic Midwifery, Mater Misericordae Hospital, Afikpo50 students
5School of Nursing, Uburu100 students
6School of Midwifery, Uburu75 students

Nursing Schools in Edo State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Edo State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Edo.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Edo StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, Benin City100 students
2School of Midwifery, Benin City100 students
3School of Nursing, UBTH75 students
4SOBM UBTH50 students
5School of Post Basic Paediatric Nursing, UBTH40 students
6School of Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing, UBTH30 students
7School of Post Basic Peri-Operative Nursing, UBTH30 students
8School of Post Basic Accident & Emergency Nursing, UBTH30 students
9School of Nursing, Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital, Okada50 students
10School of Basic Midwifery, St. Philomena’s Hosp. Benin-City50 students
11School of Basic Midwifery, St. Camillus Hosp. Uromi50 students
12School of Post Basic Peri- Operative Nursing, ISTH30 students
13School of Post Basic Paediatric Nursing, ISTH30 students
14School of Psychiatric Nursing, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Benin City30 students
15School of Midwifery, Sancta Maria Catholic College of Nursing Sciences, Auchi50 students

Nursing Schools in Ekiti State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Ekiti State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Ekiti.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Ekiti StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti75 students
2School of Basic Midwifery, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti50 students
3School of Nursing, FTH, Ido-Ekiti50 students

Nursing Schools in Enugu State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Enugu State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Enugu.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Enugu StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, Bishop Shanahan Hospital, Nsukka50 students
2School of Post Basic Midwifery Bishop Shanahan Hospital, Nsukka50 students
3School of Nursing, (ESUTH), Parklane, Enugu50 students
4School of Post Basic Midwifery, (ESUTH)50 students
5School of Nursing, UNTH75 students
6School of Post Basic Anaesthetic Nursing, UNTH30 students
7School of Post Basic Cardiothoracic Nursing, UNTH30 students
8School of Post Basic Cardiothoracic Nursing, UNTH50 students
9School of Post Basic Peri-Operative Nursing, UNTH30 students
10School of Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing, UNTH30 students
11School of Basic Midwifery, Awgu50 students
12School of Post Basic Nursing, Burns & Plastic, NOH30 students
13School of Post Basic Orthopaedic Nursing, NOH30 students
14School of Psychiatric Nursing, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu50 students
15School of Post Basic Dental Nursing, Enugu50 students
16Central Washington College of Nursing Sciences, Enugu50 students

Nursing Schools in Gombe State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Gombe State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Gombe.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Gombe StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing Gombe75 students
2School of Basic Midwifery, Gombe75 students

Nursing Schools in Imo State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Imo State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Imo.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Imo StateAdmission Quota
1College of Nursing, St. Mary’s Joint Hospital, Amaigbo75 students
2School of Nursing, Emekuku100 students
3School of Post Basic Midwifery Emekuku75 students
4School of Nursing, Joint Hospital, Mbano60 students
5School of Midwifery, Mbano50 students
6School of Nursing, Owerri50 students
7School of Nursing, Our Lady of Mercy Hospital, Umulogho Obowo75 students
8Imo State College of Nursing & Midwifery, Orlu50 students
9School of Basic Midwifery50 students
10School of Basic Midwifery, Aboh Mbaise50 students
11School of Post Basic Midwifery, Awo Omamma50 students

Nursing Schools in Jigawa State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Jigawa State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Jigawa.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Jigawa StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, Birnin-Kudu100 students
2School of Basic Midwifery. Birnin-Kudu70 students
3College of Nursing, Hadejia75 students
4Iqra College of Nursing Sciences, Dutse50 students

Nursing Schools in Kaduna State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Kaduna State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Kaduna.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Kaduna StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, Kafanchan50 students
2School of Midwifery Kafanchan50 students
3School of Nursing, Pambeguwa50 students
4School of Basic Midwifery. Tudun Wada75 students
5School of Nursing St. Gerard’s Catholic Hospital, Kakuri100 students
6School of Nursing, Wusasa50 students
7School of Basic Midwifery, Wusasa40 students
8School of Basic Midwifery, Zonkwa75 students
9School of Nursing, ABUTH100 students
10School of Post Basic Midwifery, ABUTH50 students
11School of Post Basic (Ophthalmic) ABUTH30 students
12School of Post Basic Nursing, Paediatric, ABUTH30 students
13School of Post Basic Nurse Anaesthetic Programme, ABUTH50 students
14School of Post Basic Perioperative Nursing, ABUTH25 students
15School of Post Basic Otorhinolaryngology Nursing, National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna50 students
16School of Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing, National Eye Centre, Kaduna50 students
17School of Psychiatric Nursing, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Barnawa, Kaduna30 students
18Nigerian Air Force College of Nursing Sciences, Air Force Base, Kaduna School of Nursing50 students

Nursing Schools in Kano State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Kano State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Kano.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Kano StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, Kano100 students
2School of Nursing, Madobi70 students
3School of Basic Midwifery, Danbatta, Kano50 students
4Community Midwifery Programme, Danbatta, Kano50 students
5School of Basic Midwifery, Kano50 students
6School of Post Basic Midwifery, Gezawa50 students
7School of Basic Midwifery, Gwarzo50 students
8Community Midwifery Programme, Gwarzo, Kano50 students
9Nafisatu College of Nursing Sciences, Kwankwaso Town, Madobi LGA50 students
10School of Post Basic Orthopaedic Nursing, NOH, Dala50 students
11School of Post Basic Accident and Emergency Nursing, NOH, Dala30 students
12School of Post Basic Burns & Plastic Nursing, NOH, Dala30 students
13School of Post Basic Paediatric Nursing, AKTH50 students
14School of Post Basic Nephrology Nursing, AKTH25 students
15School of Post Basic Critical Nursing, AKTH50 students
16Dansharif College of Nursing Sciences, Kano75 students
17Umar Ringim School of Post Basic Anaesthesia Nursing, Murtala Mohammed Hospital, Kano30 students
18Aminu Dabo College of Nursing and Midwifery50 students
19Emirate College of Nursing Science, Kano50 students

Nursing Schools in Katsina State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Katsina State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Katsina.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Katsina StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, Katsina. Community Nursing100 students
2School of Basic Midwifery, Malumfashi75 students
3School of Nursing, Batsar50 students
4School of Midwifery, Batsar50 students
5North West College of Nursing Science, Katsina50 students

Nursing Schools in Kebbi State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Kebbi State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Kebbi.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Kebbi StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, Birnin-Kebb75 students
2School of Basic Midwifery, Birnin Kebbi60 students
3Sajo College of Nursing Sciences, Birnin-Kebbi50 students

Nursing Schools in Kogi State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Kogi State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Kogi.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Kogi StateAdmission Quota
1Sajo College of Nursing Sciences, Birnin-Kebbi50 students
2College of Nursing, Obangede100 students
3ECWA School of Nursing, Egbe75 students
4ECWA School of Basic Midwifery, Egbe50 students
5College of Nursing, UEC, Ochadamu75 students
6College of Basic Midwifery, Anyigba75 students
7Nana College of Nursing Sciences, Anyingba50 students

Nursing Schools in Kwara State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Kwara State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Kwara.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Kwara StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, Ilorin60 students
2School of Basic Midwifery, Ilorin50 students
3College of Nursing Sciences, Oke-Ode50 students
4University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) School of Nursing50 students
5UITH School of Post Basic Accident & Emergency Nursing30 students
6UITH School of Post Basic Paediatric Nursing30 students
7UITH School of Post Basic Nephrology Nursing30 students
8UITH School of Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing30 students

Nursing Schools in Lagos State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Lagos State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Lagos.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Lagos StateAdmission Quota
1Lagos State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Igando100 students
2School of Post Basic Anaesthetic Nursing, Badagry30 students
3Nigerian Army College of Nursing, Yaba70 students
4School of Nursing, LUTH75 students
5School of Post Basic Midwifery, LUTH50 students
6School of Post Basic Accident and Emergency Nursing, LUTH30 students
7School of Post Basic Paediatric Nursing, LUTH75 students
8School of Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing, LUTH30 students
9School of Post Basic PeriOperative Nursing, LUTH30 students
10School of Post Basic Accident and Emergency Nursing, NOH,
Igbobi, Lagos
30 students
11School of Post Basic Orthopaedic Nursing, NOH. Igbobi, Lagos30 students
12School of Psychiatric Nursing, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba30 students

Nursing Schools in Nasarawa State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Nasarawa State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Nasarawa.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Nasarawa StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, Lafia75 students
2School of Basic Midwifery, Lafia50 students

Nursing Schools in Niger State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Niger State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Niger.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Niger StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, Bida100 students
2School of Basic Midwifery, Minna75 students
3School of Basic Midwifery, Kontagora75 students
4School of Nursing, Kontagora50 students
5Dako College of Nursing and Midwifery, Suleja50 students
6Standard College of Nursing, Minna50 students

Nursing Schools in Ogun State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Ogun State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Ogun.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Ogun StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, Abeokuta75 students
2School of Nursing, Ijebu-Ode75 students
3School of Nursing, Ilaro75 students
4School of Nursing, Lantoro50 students
5Oba Ademola II School of Basic Midwifery, Abeokuta75 students
6School of Basic Midwifery, Ijebu-Ode50 students
7School of Psychiatric Nursing, Aro, Abeokuta60 students
8Jala Jalaaluka For Ahad (JAFAD) School of Nursing, Oru-Ijebu50 students

Nursing Schools in Ondo State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Ondo State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Ondo.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Ondo StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, Akure50 students
2School of Basic Midwifery, Akure50 students

Nursing Schools in Osun State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Osun State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Osun.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Osun StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, OAUTHC, Ilesa50 students
2School of Nursing, OAUTHC, Ile- Ife50 students
3School of Post Basic Midwifery, OAUTHC, Ilesa50 students
4School of Post Basic Peri-Operative Nursing, OAUTHC, Ile-Ife30 students
5School of Nursing, Seventh Day Adventist Hospital, Ile-Ife75 students
6Mercy College of Nursing, Ido-Osun, Osogbo50 students

Nursing Schools in Oyo State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Oyo State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Oyo.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Oyo StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, Baptist Medical Centre, Saki50 students
2School of Post Basic Midwifery, Baptist Medical Centre, Saki50 students
3School of Nursing, Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomosho75 students
4School of Nursing, Eleyele75 students
5School of Midwifery, Eleyele60 students
6School of Basic Midwifery, Kishi50 students
7School of Basic Midwifery, Muslim Hospital, Saki50 students
8School of Post Basic Midwifery, Oluyoro, Ibadan75 students
9School of Nursing, UCH, Ibadan50 students
10School of Post Basic Nursing, Occupational Health, UCH, Ibadan30 students
11School of Post Basic PeriOperative Nursing, UCH, Ibadan40 students
12School of Post Basic Midwifery, UCH, Ibadan40 students

Nursing Schools in Plateau State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Plateau State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Plateau.

S/noSchool of Nursing in Plateau StateAdmission Quota
1Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) Nursing Training Institutions30 students
2School of Nursing, Vom, Jos50 students
3School of Basic Midwifery, Vom, Jos50 students
4School of Nursing, MMH, Jos75 students
5School of Post Basic Midwifery, Our Lady of Apostles Hospital, Jos25 students
6Hill College of Nursing Science, Jos50 students

Nursing Schools in Rivers State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Rivers State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Rivers.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Rivers StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, Port Harcourt50 students
2School of Post Basic Midwifery, Port-Harcourt50 students
3School of Post Basic Accident and Emergency Nursing, UPTH30 students
4School of Post Basic Accident and Emergency Nursing, UPTH30 students

Nursing Schools in Sokoto State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Sokoto State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Sokoto.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Sokoto StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, Sokoto100 students
2School of Basic Midwifery75 students
3School of Nursing, Tambuwal50 students
4School of Nursing, UDUTH70 students
5School of Midwifery, UDUTH50 students
6School of Post Basic Paediatric Nursing, UDUTH30 students
7School of Post Basic Perioperative Nursing, UDUTH50 students
8School of Psychiatric Nursing, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kware30 students
9Fatima College of Nursing Sciences, Sifawa50 students

Nursing Schools in Taraba State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Taraba State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Taraba.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Taraba StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing Jalingo50 students
2School of Basic Midwifery, Jalingo50 students

Nursing Schools in Yobe State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Yobe State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Yobe.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Yobe StateStateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, DamaturuYobe State100 students
2School of Basic Midwifery, DamaturuYobe State70 students

Nursing Schools in Zamfara State

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Zamfara State. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Zamfara.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Zamfara StateAdmission Quota
1.School of Nursing, Gusau100 students
2.School of Basic Midwifery, Gusau75 students
3.Umar Bin Khaddabi College of Nursing Sciences, Kauran Namoda50 students

Nursing Schools in Abuja – FCT

The following table gives a full list of the nursing schools in Abuja. It also gives the list of Schools of Midwifery and Post Basic Midwifery in Abuja.

s/noSchool of Nursing in Abuja StateAdmission Quota
1School of Nursing, Gwagwalada75 students
2School of Basic Midwifery, Gwagwalada70 students
3School of Post Basic Critical Care Nursing, UATH, Abuja50 students
4School of Post Basic Nephrology Nursing, National Hospital, Abuja50 students
5School of Post Basic Oncology Nursing, National Hospital, Abuja75 students

The Best Schools of Nursing in Nigeria

So from the preceding sections, we discover that there are hundreds of Nursing Schools in Nigeria. Although all of them operate under the strict supervision of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, some are better than the others in terms of environment, facilities and so on.

In this section, we are going to highlight some of the best Schools of Nursing in Nigeria.

1. School of Nursing, UNTH

School of Nursing, UNTH

The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital’s School of Nursing operates in the hospital complex. The hospital is domiciled at Ituku-Ozalla in Enugu State.

UNTH School of Nursing trains students in the following post basic programs:

  • Anaethestist Nursing Program
  • Peri-Operative Nursing Program
  • Cardiothoracic Nursing Program
  • Ophthalmic Nursing Program
  • School of Midwifery
  • Community Health Officer Training

UNTH is one of the best teaching hospitals in the country. By extension, the UNTH School of Nursing is also one of the best schools of Nursing in the country. It is located in a calm and serene ‘rural’ environment and equipped with modern medical facilities both for teaching and healthcare services.

Registered nurses and midwives from UNTH are thoroughly baked because they pass through the best hands in the field.

2. Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTHC) School of Nursing

Nursing students laughing

The Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex is otherwise known as the OAU school of Nursing. This implies that it operates under the supervision of Obafemi Awolowo University.

The facility, situated in Ile-Ife Osun State, belongs to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The college’s popular programmes include:

  • Post Basic General Nursing,
  • Post Basic Midwifery,
  • Basic General Nursing,
  • Post Basic Perioperative Nursing,
  • and related certificate courses.

OAUTHC also runs HND and ND programmes under its School of Health Information Management (SHIM). So you have plenty of options to choose from as far as programs are concerned.

3. University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) School of Nursing

University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital UITH

The University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital is a prominent tertiary healthcare institution domiciled in Ilorin, the capital city of Kwara State.

UITH came into existence on the 2nd of May 1980, making it one of the oldest teaching hospitals in Nigeria.

It serves as a teaching hospital for the University of Ilorin’s medical and healthcare programs with the following objectives:

  • play a crucial role in training medical, paramedical and other healthcare professionals.
  • provide a wide range of medical and healthcare services to patients from Ilorin and neighboring regions.
  • serve as referral centre for other smaller hospitals in the neighboring regions
  • contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge and improve healthcare practices through research and innovation.

UITH admits candidates for programs such as

  • Basic Nursing,
  • Post Basic Nursing,
  • Diploma and certificate courses.

The teaching hospital also runs a functional School of Health and Technology for applicants interested in obtaining ND and HND certificates. The goal of the program is to produce community health workers.

4. Oyo State School of Nursing, Eleyele Ibadan

Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele Ibadan

The Oyo State School of Nursing which was established in 1949 at the Old Army Barracks in Eleyele, Ibadan. It was the first school of Nursing to be established in Nigeria to train student nurses to provide nursing care for the citizenry in rural and urban areas either at the primary, secondary or tertiary level of health care settings.

Few years later, the Oyo State School of Midwifery was established in 1954 at Yemetu.

On 24th August 2005, the two schools were merged to what is now known as the Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery.

The Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery admits applicants into the following programs

  • Basic General Nursing
  • Basic Midwifery and
  • Post Basic Midwifery programmes.

5. Ogun State School of Nursing And Midwifery Complex

Ogun State School of Nursing and Midwifery, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta

As the name implies, Ogun State School Of Nursing And Midwifery Complex is run by the government of Ogun State. The Nursing And Midwifery Complex is at Idi-aba, Abeokuta in Ogun State.

The school is renown for effective training of health workers under different programs.

Like most other Nursing schools, admission into Ogun State School Of Nursing And Midwifery Complex does not require JAMB. They admit applicants via their own entrance examinations into:

  • Basic Nursing
  • Post Basic Nursing and
  • Midwifery programmes.

6. Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital

ABU - Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) is a foremost federal government research institution in Zaria, Kaduna State.

The Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital serves as a  teaching hospital for ABU’s medical and healthcare programs. The aim of the teaching hospital is to offer highly specialized, affordable and accessible healthcare services to clients within and outside Kaduna.

They also aim to train and produce highly competent healthcare personnel in the best possible environment.

Like several other schools of Nursing, ABUTH school of Nursing admits candidates for Basic Nursing and Post Basic Nursing programmes.

More so, under its Health Information Management Programmes, you can obtain a form for any of the National Diploma (ND), Pre-Higher National Diploma (PRE-HND), and Higher National Diploma (HND).

7. Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital

Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital akth school of nursing

The Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) is a prominent healthcare institution in Kano, Nigeria. It serves as a teaching hospital for the Bayero University Kano’s medical and healthcare programs.

Like most other teaching hospitals, the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital has a Nursing school. The Nursing school at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital is responsible for training and educating nursing students. It offers various nursing programs, including basic nursing training for aspiring nurses such as

  • General Basic Nursing,
  • Post Basic Nursing
  • Post Basic Paediatric program and
  • Nephrology Nursing Program.

The Nursing school also admits students for specialized training for advanced nursing roles.

More so, they admit Higher National Diploma (HND) and National Diploma (ND) applicants for Health Information Management programmes.

8. Kaduna State College of Nursing

nurse using a tablet

The Kaduna State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Kafanchan is owned and run by the Kaduna State government.

The state government established the school in 1977 as the School of Midwifery, Kafanchan. The aim then was to rapidly train midwives to address the problem of shortage of manpower in the state’s health sector.

Since then, the school has been focused on it’s assignment of providing quality education to empower students to provide quality healthcare upon graduation.

They also educate advanced practitioners to develop more competency in the field.

Currently, the school admits candidates into the following programs

  • Basic Nursing program,
  • Basic Midwifery program
  • Post-Basic Nursing program.

The application form for admission into the Kaduna State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Kafanchan is usually free.

9. School of Nursing, University of Ibadan Teaching Hospital (UCH)

schools of nursing in nigeria

The University of Ibadan Teaching Hospital, otherwise referred to as University College Hospital (UCH) is a leading healthcare institution located in Ibadan, Oyo State. It serves as a teaching hospital for the University of Ibadan’s medical and healthcare programs.

Like every other teaching hospital, University College Hospital also has a nursing school. The nursing school associated with UCH is known for its nursing education and training for aspiring nurse. It offers various nursing programs, including basic nursing training and specialized training for advanced nursing roles.

Nursing students enrolled in the Nursing School of University College Hospital, Ibadan have the opportunity to gain practical experience by working with patients in various departments of the hospital. This clinical exposure allows students to apply their knowledge and develop essential nursing skills under the guidance of experienced nursing professionals.

The Nursing School of University College Hospital admits candidates for:

  • General Basic Nursing,
  • Post Basic Nursing, and
  • Certificate courses.

10. Federal Capital Territory (FCT) School of Nursing and Midwifery

The Federal Capital Territory FCT College of Nursing Sciences Gwagwalada Abuja

Just as the name implies, Federal Capital Territory School of Nursing and Midwifery is owned by the federal government of Nigeria. It is domiciled at Gwagwalada, Abuja.

The school is under the strict supervision of agencies like

  • Federal Capital Territory Administration,
  • Health and Human Services Secretariat
  • Nursing Department of FCTA and
  • Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.

Here is the structure.

Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja acts is the sole proprietor of the School of Nursing and Midwifery. They administer the affairs of the school through the Health and Human Services Secretariat (HHSS).

Generally, interested candidates can obtain both Basic Nursing and Post Basic Nursing and Midwifery forms at the school premises.

11. College of Nursing and Health Technology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH)

University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH)

The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) is a leading and comprehensive healthcare service provider in Nigeria. Established on May 12, 1973, in Ugbowo, Benin City, the hospital came into existence following the enactment of an edict of the Nigeria National Health Act.

UBTH is a federal-owned institution that has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional medical care and a wide range of specialized services. It boasts of state-of-the-art facilities and a team of highly skilled medical professionals to cater to diverse medical needs of patients.

One of UBTH’s significant contributions is its role as a teaching hospital affiliated with UNIBEN. This affiliation enables UBTH to play a pivotal role in training medical and nursing students, as well as other healthcare professionals. As a result, the hospital serves as a veritable institution where the next generation of skilled medical practitioners are nurtured.

The name of the college associated with UBTH is College of Nursing and Health Technology, Benin. There, professionals nurture aspiring nurses and equips them with the necessary knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in the healthcare industry

The college offers the following courses:

  • Basic Nursing program
  • Post Basic Nursing program
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) program
  • National Diploma (ND) program
  • Community Health Officers Training Program
  • and various other certificate programs

12. Lagos State College of Nursing (LASCON), Igando

Lagos State College of Nursing (LASCON)

The Lagos State College of Nursing (LASCON) at Igando is a Center of Excellence dedicated to the education and training of professional nurses. LASCON offers various programs that lead to the awards of Registered Nurse (R.N) and Registered Midwife (R.M) certifications.

The college plays a crucial role in meeting the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals in Lagos State and other surrounding areas. The nursing programs at LASCON are fully accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). As we have noted earlier, NMCN is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing the practice and education of professional nurses in the country.

Originally known as The Lagos State School of Nursing Complex, the institution was founded in 1965 and was situated on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi. However, recognizing the need for expansion and modern facilities, the State Government took a significant step in March 2013 to relocate the school to its current site in Igando. This strategic move allowed for better infrastructure and enhanced educational resources to support nursing students in their pursuit of knowledge and expertise.

LASCON lays emphasis on excellence in nursing education. They are dedicated to producing competent and compassionate nurses who can make meaningful contributions to the healthcare landscape in Lagos State and beyond.

The college admits candidates into

  • Basic Nursing,
  • Post Basic Nursing, and
  • Midwifery programmes.

13. Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital School of Nursing (NAUTH)

The Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital School of Nursing (NAUTH)

Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) is a prominent healthcare institution located in Nnewi, Anambra State. It serves as a teaching hospital for the Nnamdi Azikiwe University’s medical and healthcare programs.

The nursing school associated with NAUTH is known for its nursing education and training. It is responsible for providing nursing education and training to aspiring nurses.

Like most other schools of nursing, NAUTH Nursing School offers various nursing programs, including:

  • Basic nursing training,
  • Post Basic Nursing and Midwifery
  • and other specialized trainings for advanced nursing roles.

14. School of Nursing, Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido Ekiti

School of Nursing, Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido Ekiti

The Federal Teaching Hospital School of Nursing in Ido-Ekiti, Ekiti State, is a federal-owned institution dedicated to nursing education. Located within the premises of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido Ekiti, the college plays a vital role in training aspiring nurses to become competent healthcare professionals.

Currently, the college offers admission exclusively into the General Basic Nursing programs.

15. Shehu Sule College College of Nursing and Midwifery, Damaturu

The Shehu Sule College College of Nursing and Midwifery, Damaturu

Shehu Sule College of Nursing and Midwifery Damaturu is a prestigious educational institution under the ownership of the State Government. The college is located at Gujba Road, right opposite the General Sani Abacha State Specialist Hospital in Damaturu.

Shehu Sule College of Nursing and Midwifery plays a significant role in the field of nursing and midwifery education. There, aspiring healthcare professionals have the opportunity to pursue various programs. These include:

  • Basic Nursing,
  • Basic Midwifery, and
  • Community Midwifery.

The programs are designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills in the nursing and midwifery disciplines.

The goal is to prepare students to excel in their careers and make meaningful contributions to the healthcare sector.

So, if you are an aspiring nursing or midwifery student, you can feel free to opt for Shehu Sule College of Nursing and Midwifery. The nurturing and conducive learning environment at the institution will set you on a path towards a rewarding and impactful healthcare career.

Admission Cut off Mark for Nursing

In order to have a meaningful discussion on the admission cut off mark for nursing, we need to remind ourselves again of the fact that there is a difference between nursing departments of various universities and schools of nursing.

Admission Cut off Mark for Nursing Departments

The nursing departments of various universities admit students via UTME and Direct Entry. Shortly after JAMB exams, the schools publish their cut off marks for Post UTME and later release their departmental cut of marks. The departmental cut off marks are based on the aggregate scores of the candidates. For example, through the following links, you can get…

and so on.

Admission Cut off Mark for Nursing Schools

All the Nursing schools in Nigeria are under the supervision and regulation of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). The NMCN assigns yearly admission quota to each school of nursing on account of the capacity of their facilities and personnel.

Based on admission quota and level of competition, the Nursing schools fix their admission cut off marks. For most Schools of Nursing, the admission cut off mark is above 50%.

So you must work extra hard to score well above the pass mark to increase your chances of admission.

Job and Career Opportunities for Graduates of Schools of Nursing

Registered Nurses and Midwives have diverse career opportunities both in Nigeria and abroad. They can work in hospitals, clinics, primary healthcare centers, community health centers, schools, industries, research institutions, and various public and private healthcare settings.

Nurses can also pursue specialized roles such as nurse educators, nurse managers, nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, or nurse consultants.

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