The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) is the governing body responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective nursing and midwifery care in Nigeria.
This statutory organization, mandated by the Federal Government of Nigeria, is dedicated to regulating the standards of nursing and midwifery education and practice in the country.
In this article, we will provide a comprehensive list of schools approved by the NMCN for nursing and midwifery education, as well as institutions currently undergoing the accreditation process.
Approved Schools for Nursing and Midwifery Education:
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School of Nursing (Basic):
- Total: 99 schools
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Schools of Midwifery (Basic/Post Basic):
- Total: 88 schools
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Schools of Post Basic Nursing Specialties:
- Total: 60 schools
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Departments of Nursing Sciences:
- Total: 38 departments
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Community Midwifery Programme:
- Total: 15 programs
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Community Nursing Programme:
- Total: 15 programs
Total number of approved schools: 315
Institutions Under the Accreditation Process:
The NMCN is continuously reviewing and updating standards to meet the evolving healthcare needs of Nigerians.
The following departments of nursing sciences are currently undergoing the accreditation process:
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Kaduna State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Medical Science, Lagos, Lagos State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Elizade University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Wesley University, Ondo, Ondo State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Ekiti State University, Ekiti, Ekiti State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Osun State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Evangel University, Akaeze, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Nok University, Kachia, Kaduna State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, McPherson University, Abeokuta, Ogun State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Rhema University Aba, Abia State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Enugu University of Science and Technology, Enugu
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Ogun State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Alhikma University, Ilorin, Kwara State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Atiba University, Ibadan, Oyo State
- Department of Nursing Sciences, Khadijat University, Majia, Jigawa State
Conclusion
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria plays a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of quality nursing and midwifery education and practice in the country.
With the approved schools and ongoing accreditation process for various institutions, the council is committed to meeting the changing healthcare needs of Nigerians.
Aspiring nursing and midwifery students can refer to this list to make informed choices about their education and training.