School of Nursing in Nigeria and Admission Application Guide (All States).
Learn more about School of Nursing in Nigeria 2020 – Nurses are very important in every country as they offer supportive roles to doctors in the quest to save lives and attend to sick people. In most cases, nursing are in charge of making sure that patients take their medications seriously.
Nursing is becoming one of the most lucrative professions in Nigeria. Apart from the fact that the course offers lots of amazing opportunities for professionals within and outside the nation, there is a guarantee that no matter how bad the employment state is, there will be need for nurses. Many candidates now rush for this course. In fact, Nursing Science is now one of the most picked courses in the country, according to JAMB.
This post is meant to enlighten candidates looking for the best quality of nursing education in Nigeria.
Here are the top schools of nursing list in Nigeria:
Top Nursing Schools in Nigeria.
- Basic School Of Nursing, Federal Teaching Hospital
- Mater School of Nursing
- School of Nursing Joint Hospital
- ECWA School of Nursing, Egbe
- School of Nursing, Ogbomoso (SONO)
- Ondo State School of Nursing Akure
- Oyo state College of Nursing and Midwifery
- FCT School of Nursing
- School of Nursing- Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital
- School of Nursing, Birnin Kebbi
- Lagos University Teaching Hospital
- School of Ophthalmic Nursing (UNTH)
Full List of Nursing Schools in Nigeria.
1. Abia State.
- Dept. of Nursing, Abia State University, Uturu
- School of Nursing, Amachara
- School of Nursing, Umuahia
2. Adamawa State.
- College of Nursing and Midwifery, Dept. of Nursing, Yola
3. Akwa-Ibom State.
- School of Nursing, Anua-Uyo
- School of Nursing, Ikot-Ekpene
- School of Nursing, Eket
4. Anambra State
- Dept. of Nursing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi
- School of Nursing, Iyi-Enu
- School of Nursing, Ihiala
- School of Nursing, Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Nnkpor
- School of Nursing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi
5. Bauchi State
- School of Nursing, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi
6. Bayelsa State
- Dept. of Nursing, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island
- School of Nursing, Tombia
7. Benue State
- Two of existing nursing schools were withdrawn, as they did not receive accreditation.
8. Borno State
- School of Psychiatric Nursing, Maiduguri
- School of Post Basic Nursing Peri-Operative, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri
- School of Nursing, Maiduguri
- School of Nursing, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri
9. Cross River State
- Dept. of Nursing, University of Calabar
- School of Psychiatric Nursing, Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar
- School of Nursing, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital
- School of Nursing, Itigidi
10. Delta State.
- Dept. of Nursing, Delta State University, Abraka
- School of Nursing, Agbor
- School of Nursing, Eku
- School of Nursing, Warri
11. Ebonyi State.
- Dept. of Nursing, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
- School of Nursing, Afikpo
- School of Nursing, FETHA
12. Edo State.
- Dept. of Nursing, Igbinidion University, Okada
- Dept. of Nursing, University of Benin
- School of Psychiatric Nursing, Uselu
- School of Nursing, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin
- School of Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin
- School of Post Basic Peri-Operative Nursing, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin
- School of Post Basic Peri-Operative Nursing, Irrua Specialist Hospital, Irrua
13. Ekiti State.
- Dept. Of Nursing, Afe Babalola University, Ekiti
- School of Nursing, Ado-Ekiti
14. Enugu State.
- Dept. of Nursing, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
- School of Psychiatric Nursing, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu
- School of Nursing, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu
- School of Post Basic Nursing, Anaesthetics, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Enugu
- School of Post Basic Nursing, Burns & Plastic, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu
- School of Post Basic Nursing, Cardiothoracic, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu
- School of Post Basic Nursing, Ophthalmic, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu
- School of Post Basic Peri-Operative Nursing, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu
- School of Post Basic Orthopaedic Nursing, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu
15. Gombe State
- School of Nursing, Gombe
16. Imo State
- College of Nursing & Health, Orlu
- Dept. of Nursing, Imo State University, Owerri
- School of Nursing, Amaigbo
- School of Nursing, Emekuku
- School of Nursing, Mbano
- School of Nursing Umulogho, Obowu
17. Jigawa State
- School of Nursing, Birnin-Kudu
18. Kaduna State.
- College Of Nursing, Kafanchan
- Dept. Of Nursing, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- School of Psychiatric Nursing, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Barnawa, Kaduna
- School of Nursing, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria
- School of Nursing, St. Gerald’s Hospital, Kakuri
- School of Nursing, Wusasa
- School of Post Basic Nursing, Ear Nose and Throat, Kaduna
- School of Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing, Kaduna National Eye Centre
19. Kano State.
- Dept. of Nursing Science, FAHS, Bayero University, Kano
- School of Nursing, Kano
- School of Nursing, Madobi
- School of Post Basic Orthopaedic Nursing, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala-Kano
- School of Post Basic Paediatric Nursing, AKTH
20. Katsina State.
- School of Nursing, Katsina
22. Kebbi State.
- School of Nursing, Birnin-Kebbi
23. Kogi State.
- School of Nursing, Egbe
- School of Nursing, Obangede
24. Kwara State.
- College Of Nursing, Oke-Ode
- School of Nursing, Ilorin
- School of Nursing, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
- School of Post Basic A&E Nursing, University of Ilorin
- School of Post Basic Nursing, Paediatric, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin
25. Lagos State.
- Dept. of Nursing science, University of Lagos
- School of Psychiatric Nursing, Federal Neuropsychiatric, Yaba.
- School of Nursing, Igando
- School of Nursing, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba
- School of Nursing, Military Hospital, Yaba
- School of Post Basic A&E Nursing, Lagos University Teaching Hospital
- School of Post Basic Paediatric Nursing, Lagos University Teaching Hospital
- School of Post Basic Ophthalmic Nursing, Lagos University Teaching Hospital
- School of Post Basic Peri-Operative Nursing, Lagos University Teaching Hospital
- School of Post Basic A&E Nursing, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos
- School of Post Basic Orthopaedic Nursing, NOH, Igbobi, Lagos
26. Nasarawa State.
- School of Nursing, Lafia
27. Niger State.
- School of Nursing, Bida
28. Ogun State.
- Dept. of Nursing, Babcock University, Illishan-Remo
- School of Psychiatric Nursing, Aro, Abeokuta
- School of Nursing, Abeokuta
- School of Nursing, Ilaro
- School of Nursing, Lantoro
29. Ondo State.
- School of Nursing, Akure
30. Osun State.
- Dept. Of Nursing, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
- Dept. of Nursing, Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, Osogbo
- School of Nursing, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ilesa
- School of Nursing, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife
- School of Nursing, Osogbo
- School of Nursing, Seventh Day Adventist Hospital, Ile-Ife
- School of Post Basic Peri-Operative Nursing, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife
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31. Oyo State.
- Dept. Of Nursing, University of Ibadan
- School of Nursing, Baptist Medical Centre, Saki
- School of Nursing, Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomosho
- College of Nursing and Midwifery, Dept. of Nursing, Eleyele, Ibadan
- School of Nursing, University College Hospital, Ibadan
- School of Post Basic Peri-Operative Nursing, University College Hospital, Ibadan
32. Plateau State.
- Dept. Of Nursing, University Of Jos
- School of Nursing, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos (MMH)
- School of Nursing, Vom, Jos
- School of Post Basic Anaesthetic Nursing, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos
- School of Post Basic Critical Care Nursing, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos
33. Rivers State.
- Dept. of Nursing, Madonna University, Elele
- Dept. Of Nursing, University Of Port-Harcourt
- School of Nursing, Port-Harcourt
- School of Post Basic A&E Nursing, University of Port-Harcourt Teaching Hospital
- School of Post Basic Paediatric Nursing, University of Port-Harcourt Teaching Hospital
34. Sokoto State.
- School of Psychiatric Nursing, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kware
- School of Nursing, Sokoto
- School of Nursing, Usuman Danfodio University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto
35. Taraba State.
- School of Nursing, Jalingo
36. Yobe State.
- School of Nursing, Dr. Shehu Sule, Damaturu
37. Zamfara State.
- School of Nursing, Gusau
38. Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
- School of Nursing, Gwagwalada
- School of Post Basic Critical Care Nursing, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Abuja
School of Nursing Admission Guide
There are two options available for those who intend to become Nurses in Nigeria. The first option is to undertake a five year course in Nursing in any University offering the course in Nigeria. Due to the difficulty of getting admission to higher institutions in Nigeria, the easier option is therefore to attend a School of Nursing.
Getting admission into a nursing school requires you to have finished your secondary school education and that you were able to pass at least 5 subjects at credit level in your WAEC or NECO at not more than 2 sittings. The subjects include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Health Science.
School of Nursing are post-secondary school institutions in Nigeria where individuals who have the desire to become a nurse could go for training. On graduating from the school, you would become a qualified nurse and would be able to work in any institution of your choice. It takes about 3 years to finish the School of Nursing and become a certified Nurse in Nigeria.
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