The Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has released the list of approved institutions for nursing and midwifery training, including Schools of Nursing, Midwifery, Post Basic Nursing, and Departments of Nursing Sciences. These institutions play a vital role in training competent nurses to promote health, prevent illness, and care for individuals in diverse settings.

Summary of Approved Institutions

1. Schools of Nursing (Basic):
   • Total: 117
   • Embargo: None

2. Schools of Midwifery (Basic/Post Basic):
   • Total: 111
   • Embargo: None

3. Schools of Post Basic Nursing Specialties:
   • Total: 72
   • Embargo: None

4. Departments of Nursing Sciences:
   • Total: 43
   • Embargo: None

5. Community Midwifery Programmes:
   • Total: 27
   • Embargo: None

6. Community Nursing Programmes:
   • Total: 30
   • Embargo: None

Departments of Nursing Under Accreditation Process

• Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

• Kaduna State University, Kaduna

• University of Medical Science, Lagos

• Elizade University of Medical Sciences, Ondo

• Wesley University, Ondo

• Ekiti State University, Ekiti

• Benue State University, Makurdi

• University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

• Oduduwa University, Osun State

• Nok University, Kaduna State

• Gregory University, Abia State

• McPherson University, Ogun State

• Rhema University, Abia State

• Enugu University of Science and Technology, Enugu

• Alhikma University, Kwara State

• Atiba University, Oyo State

• Khadijat University, Jigawa State

• Novena University, Delta State

• Ave Maria University, Nasarawa State

• Taraba State University, Taraba State

• Yobe State University, Yobe State

• Kwara State University, Kwara State

• Thomas Aderum University, Kwara State

• Alex Ekweme Federal University, Ebonyi State

• Well-Spring University, Edo State

• Arthus Javis University, Cross River State

• Clifford University, Abia State

• Tansia University, Anambra State

• Fountain University, Osun State

• Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Osun State

• Gombe State University, Gombe State

• Abundance Wisdom University, Akwa Ibom State

• Al-Istiqama University, Kano

• Kebbi State University, Kebbi

Important Notes

1. Accreditation Status:
   • Full Accreditation: Valid for 5 years.
   • Provisional Accreditation: Valid for 2 years.

2. Embargo on Admission: Indefinite until deficiencies are resolved and re-verified by the NMCN.
3. Periodic Review: The list is subject to periodic updates by the council.

For a detailed list and accreditation status, download the official PDF document from the NMCN. Ensure you choose institutions with valid accreditation to guarantee a quality education in nursing.

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