Nursing science is the healthcare profession that deals with the promotion, maintenance and restoration of patients’ health and well being. It is the training to become a Nurse. 

Candidates wishing to become a Registered Nurse (RN)  but undergo training in the higher institution (usually for a period of five years) and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, NMCN)

Career/job options in Nursing science

In Nigeria, there are  a lot of job opportunities for nurses. Some of these job options are:

1. Staff Nurse: Providing direct care to patient in different healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, and primary healthcare centers.
2. Specialty Nurse: Focusing on specific areas like critical care, emergency, pediatrics, or maternal and child health.
3. Nurse Manager: Overseeing the management and operations of nursing units or departments within healthcare facilities.
4. Nurse Administrator: Responsible for the strategic planning and management of nursing services at the organizational level.
5. Chief Nursing Officer (CNO): Serving as the top nursing executive in larger healthcare institutions.
6. Nurse Educator: Teaching and mentoring nursing students in nursing schools and colleges.
7. Nurse Tutor: Providing clinical instruction and supervision for nursing students in healthcare settings.
8. Nursing Informaticist: Applying information technology to support nursing practice, data management, and healthcare delivery.
9. Nurse Researcher: Conducting research studies to advance nursing knowledge and improve nursing practice in the Nigerian context.
10. Public Health Nurse: Promoting health, preventing disease in communities, especially in rural and areas through sensitization and immunization.
11. School Nurse: Providing healthcare services and health education within the school setting.
12. Nurse Consultant: Offering expert advice and consultation to healthcare organizations, government agencies, or private clients.
13. Nurse Entrepreneur: Establishing nursing-related businesses, such as nursing agencies, clinics, or home healthcare services.

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