What Nursing Program Available In Nigeria In 2024 - And Years Offered?

There are few things that every nursing (School/University) aspirant should know.

We'll take you through this process gradually...

Firstly, you should understand the different types of nursing program available.

There are two educational pathways to nursing profession in Nigeria; THE HOSPITAL - BASED PATHWAY And THE UNIVERSITY - BASED PATHWAY.

> THE UNIVERSITY - BASED PATHWAY is followed through a degree programme offered only in the university which runs for 5 years with one year internship and youth services, and leads to the award of BNSc (Bachelor of Nursing Science) , Registered Nurse (RN) certificate, Registered Midwife (RM) certificate and Registered Public Health Nurse (RPHN).

> THE UNIVERSITY BASED - NURSING PROGRAMME is jointly regulated by the NUC and the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).

> THE HOSPITAL - BASED PATHWAY is followed through:

-> Basic Nursing: A 3-year programme offered in school of nursing in Nigeria. Completion of this program leads to the award of the Registered Nurse (RN) certificate otherwise called the Basic Nursing Certificate (BNC) only.

->ND/HND NURSING: It is a 4 years Programme, two years ND and two years HND in a college of Nursing.

So now that you know the various nursing program available, WHAT NEXT???