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List of 150 Government Schools of Nursing in Nigeria and their location

In this post, you will find all the 150 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. Are you searching for top list of Nursing schools in Nigeria? Here is a comprehensive list. This page will guide you practically on your quest for top nursing schools in Nigeria. As you all know, 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. Although it is mainly considered as a domain reserved for girls – mainly because of the compassionate nature of the work – boys have also started to take an interest in nursing. Today, nurses are a common sight in the country’s hospitals. The growing interest in nursing means that there will be a growing interest in nursing school sites across Nigeria where interested people can go to 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. CHECK OUT=>Akwa Ibom State School of Nursing Admission Form 2019-2020 and How to Apply List of accredited nursing schools in Nigeria

List 150 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 3. School of Nursing, Umuahia 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

There is no shortage of nursing schools and universities where nurses can be studied as a profession throughout Nigeria. There is at least one registered nursing school in each of the 36 states of the country. Choosing an institution to study nursing should therefore be relatively easy. We hope this article has been helpful. Let us know. RELATED & INTERESTING JOBS TO APPLY FOR: