Nigeria School of Nursing admission forms, steps on how to apply successfully and a detailed guide on how to become a certified nurse in Nigeria. This article covers the full list of School of Nursing institutions in Nigeria and when they sell their Admission Forms, in this case for the 2020/2021 Academic session, the guidelines on how to apply for any of the nursing schools are stated below. You can go through it, and select the one you prefer most and apply using the link provided.

How to become a certified Nurse in Nigeria

To become a nurse in Nigeria, there are two major options available to you, in order to achieve your dream.

First Option to become a certified Nurse in Nigeria

Apply to become a nurse using JAMB. Buy JAMB form fill it with your desired course of study (in this case nursing), write the exams, ensure you use the right subject combination (English, Biology, Physics and Chemistry).
Wait for JAMB result, ensure you score up to the approved cut-off mark for Nursing (click here to see the approved cut-off mark for Nursing in all schools in Nigeria).
Get POST UTME form for the school, write the exam/screening.
If you are admitted successfully, you can now undertake the professional course in Nursing. It is a 5 years course.

Second Option to become a certified Nurse in Nigeria

This second method is more straight forward than the first option. You do not need to take JAMB to gain admission using this method.

Successfully complete your secondary school
Pass your O’level (WAEC/NECO) well in not more than 2 sittings. The required subjects are Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and other health related subjects.
Apply for school of nursing program.
Get admission.

This type of nursing program is usually for duration of 3 years, after graduating, you will be able to work as a qualified nurse in any place you desire.

List of Nursing Schools (SCHOOL OF NURSING) In Nigeria 2020/2021

School of Nursing in Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

School of Nursing, Gwagwalada
School of Post Basic Critical Care Nursing, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Abuja

School of Nursing in Abia State

Abia State has 3 nursing schools namely-

Dept. of Nursing, Abia State University, Uturu
School of Nursing, Amachara
School of Nursing, Umuahia

School of Nursing in Adamawa State

Adamawa State has 1 named-

College of Nursing and Midwifery, Dept. of Nursing, Yola

School of Nursing in Akwa-Ibom State

Akwa-Ibom State has 3 nursing schools namely

School of Nursing, Anua-Uyo
School of Nursing, Ikot-Ekpene
School of Nursing, Eket

School of Nursing in Anambra State

Anambra State has 5 schools

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

School of Nursing in Bauchi State

School of Nursing, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi

School of Nursing in Bayelsa State

Dept. of Nursing, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island
School of Nursing, Tombia

School of Nursing in 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

School of Nursing in 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

School of Nursing in Delta State

Dept. of Nursing, Delta State University, Abraka
School of Nursing, Agbor
School of Nursing, Eku
School of Nursing, Warri

School of Nursing in Ebonyi State

Dept. of Nursing, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
School of Nursing, Afikpo
School of Nursing, FETHA

School of Nursing in Edo State

Dept. of Nursing, Igbinedion 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

School of Nursing in Ekiti State

Dept. Of Nursing, Afe Babalola University, Ekiti
School of Nursing, Ado-Ekiti

School of Nursing in 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

School of Nursing in Gombe State

School of Nursing, Gombe

School of Nursing in 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

School of Nursing in Jigawa State

School of Nursing, Birnin-Kudu

School of Nursing in 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

School of Nursing in 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

School of Nursing in Katsina State

School of Nursing, Katsina

School of Nursing in Kebbi State

School of Nursing, Birnin-Kebbi

School of Nursing in Kogi State

School of Nursing, Egbe
School of Nursing, Obangede

School of Nursing in 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

School of Nursing in 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

School of Nursing in Nasarawa State

School of Nursing, Lafia

School of Nursing in Niger State

School of Nursing, Bida

School of Nursing in 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

School of Nursing in Ondo State

School of Nursing, Akure

School of Nursing in 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

School of Nursing in 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

School of Nursing in 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

School of Nursing in 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

School of Nursing in Sokoto State

School of Psychiatric Nursing, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kware
School of Nursing, Sokoto
School of Nursing, Usuman Danfodio University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto

School of Nursing in Taraba State

School of Nursing, Jalingo

School of Nursing in Yobe State

School of Nursing, Dr. Shehu Sule, Damaturu

School of Nursing in Zamfara State

School of Nursing, Gusau

PLEASE NOTE- Benue State does not have a school of nursing, the existing schools were not accredited and it was closed.

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