In Nigeria, some polytechnics and colleges now offer Nursing courses approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). These courses lead to National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) qualifications.

Basic Requirements For Nursing Programs In Nigeria Polytechnics and Colleges

Here are the main details about these nursing programs:

For Students:
- The program lasts four years to earn ND/HND Nursing degrees.

- To qualify, students need 5 O’ Level credits in subjects like English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.

- Graduates must pass professional exams from the NMCN to become registered nurses. They can specialize in Midwifery or Public Health Nursing.

For Polytechnics and Colleges:
- These institutions must operate as Colleges of Nursing and have a legal basis and a Governing Board.

- Departments include Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, and Basic Sciences, each with qualified teachers.

Despite limited responses, a few polytechnics and colleges in Nigeria have started offering Nursing programs. Below is a list of some institutions currently offering Nursing:


1. Nigerian Army College of Nursing, Yaba, Lagos State
This college, managed by the Nigerian Army, offers certificates in Nursing Science at both National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) levels. It is now affiliated with the University of Lagos for BSc in Nursing degrees.

Admission to the Nigerian Army College of Nursing is open not only to military and paramilitary personnel but also to civilians who meet the admission criteria.

2. College of Nursing and Midwifery, Katsina, Katsina State
Also known as Kasimu Kofar Bai School of Nursing Katsina, this college offers basic Nursing courses like other nursing schools. Additionally, it provides National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Nursing, similar to polytechnics.

The ND/HND Nursing program spans four uninterrupted years, comprising 2 years for ND and 2 years for HND. Students initially enroll in the ND Nursing program, which is non-terminal. Those who graduate with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 (Lower Credit) can progress to the HND Nursing program.

3. Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital School of Nursing, Ile-Ife, Osun State
Recently, OAUTHC started requiring JAMB UTME scores for admission into its ND/HND Nursing programs. This change means the school now offers an uninterrupted ND/HND Nursing program instead of the previous general/basic Nursing program.

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