List of 130+ Government Schools of Nursing in Nigeria and their location
In this post, you will find all the 130+ schools of Nursing in Nigeria. These are accredited nursing schools funded by either the State or the Federal Government. You will also find their locations here.
Nursing is a competitive career choice in Nigeria, especially among the female gender. The vast number of opportunities available in the field makes it one of the most selected course options during JAMB examination registrations.
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Today, male nurses are a common sight in hospitals across the country. The growing interest in nursing means that there will be a growing interest in locations of nursing schools across Nigeria where interested individuals can go and study the profession.
Here in this post, we will bring you a complete list of all accredited nursing schools according to their states in Nigeria.
This list also includes all nursing departments/faculties in Nigeria universities. The list is an official list and is gotten from the official website of The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria – www.nmcn.gov.ng.
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List of accredited nursing schools in Nigeria
List 130+ Government Schools of Nursing in Nigeria
Schools of Nursing in Abia State
1. Dept. of Nursing, Abia State University, Uturu
2. School of Nursing, Amachara
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Adamawa State
College of Nursing and Midwifery, Dept. of Nursing, Yola
- Akwa-Ibom State
School of Nursing, Anua-Uyo
School of Nursing, Ikot-Ekpene
School of Nursing, Eket
- 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
- Bauchi State
School of Nursing, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi
- Bayelsa State
Dept. of Nursing, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island
School of Nursing, Tombia
- Benue State
Two of existing nursing schools were withdrawn, as they did not receive accreditation.
- 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
- 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
- Delta State
Dept. of Nursing, Delta State University, Abraka
School of Nursing, Agbor
School of Nursing, Eku
School of Nursing, Warri
- Ebonyi State
Dept. of Nursing, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
School of Nursing, Afikpo
School of Nursing, FETHA
- 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
- Ekiti State
Dept. Of Nursing, Afe Babalola University, Ekiti
School of Nursing, Ado-Ekiti
- 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
- Gombe State
School of Nursing, Gombe
- 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
- Jigawa State
School of Nursing, Birnin-Kudu
- 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
- 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
- Katsina State
School of Nursing, Katsina
- Kebbi State
School of Nursing, Birnin-Kebbi
- Kogi State
School of Nursing, Egbe
School of Nursing, Obangede
- 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
Schools 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
- Nasarawa State
School of Nursing, Lafia
- Niger State
School of Nursing, Bida
- 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
- Ondo State
School of Nursing, Akure
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Sokoto State
School of Psychiatric Nursing, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kware
School of Nursing, Sokoto
School of Nursing, Usuman Danfodio University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto
- Taraba State
School of Nursing, Jalingo
- Yobe State
School of Nursing, Dr. Shehu Sule, Damaturu
- Zamfara State
School of Nursing, Gusau
- Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
School of Nursing, Gwagwalada
School of Post Basic Critical Care Nursing, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Abuja
Total number of accredited nursing schools in Nigeria: 128
Conclusion
They are no shortages of Nursing schools and Universities where nursing can be studied as a profession across Nigeria. At least one accredited nursing school exists in each of the 36 states in the country, so the choice of an institution to study nursing should be relatively easy. We hope this article has been helpful. Let us know.