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