LIST OF NURSING SCHOOLS IN RIVERS STATE

LIST OF NURSING SCHOOLS IN RIVERS STATE; Rivers State, Nigeria, is home to a diverse array of nursing institutions, each contributing significantly to the healthcare sector by producing skilled professionals. These institutions are categorized based on ownership—state, federal, and private—and offer various programs leading to certifications in nursing and midwifery. Below is a comprehensive overview of select institutions, detailing their ownership, accreditation status, offered programs, and the certifications they confer.​

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State-Owned Institutions

1. College of Nursing Sciences, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
   • Accreditation Status: Provisional accreditation since October 2015 with an admission quota of 50 students.
   • Programs Offered:
     • Nursing Program
     • Midwifery Program
   • Certifications Awarded: Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Midwife (RM)​
2. Department of Nursing Sciences, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
   • Accreditation Status: Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). ​
   • Programs Offered:
     • Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc.)
   • Certifications Awarded: Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc.), Registered Nurse (RN)​

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Federal-Owned Institutions

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1. Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
   • Accreditation Status: Full accreditation since June 2019 with an admission quota of 100 students. ​
   • Programs Offered:
     • Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc.)
   • Certifications Awarded: Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc.), Registered Nurse (RN)​
2. College of Nursing Sciences, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Port Harcourt, Rivers State
   • Accreditation Status: FULLY ACCREDITED BY NMCN
   • Programs Offered:
     • Paediatric Nursing Program
     • Accident & Emergency Nursing Program
   • Certifications Awarded: Post-Basic Nursing Certifications in respective specialties​

Private-Owned Institutions

1. Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State
   • Accreditation Status: Full accreditation since March 2020 with an admission quota of 100 students. ​
   • Programs Offered:
     • Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc.)
   • Certifications Awarded: Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc.), Registered Nurse (RN)​
2. Department of Nursing Sciences, PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
   • Accreditation Status: Full accreditation since August 2020 with an admission quota of 75 students. ​
   • Programs Offered:
     • Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc.)
   • Certifications Awarded: Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc.), Registered Nurse (RN)​

These institutions play a pivotal role in shaping competent nursing and midwifery professionals, thereby enhancing the quality of healthcare services in Rivers State and Nigeria at large. Prospective students are encouraged to verify the current accreditation status and program offerings of these institutions to ensure they meet educational and professional standards.