LIST OF NURSING SCHOOLS IN BORNO STATE; Borno State offers a variety of accredited nursing institutions providing comprehensive programs in nursing and midwifery. Below is a categorized list of these institutions, including their accreditation status, programs offered, and certificates awarded.
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State-Owned Nursing Institutions
1. College of Nursing Sciences, Maiduguri, Borno State
- Accreditation Status: Fully accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) as of July 2020.
- Programs Offered:
- General Nursing Programme
- Midwifery Programme
- Community Midwifery Programme
- Community Nursing Programme
- Certificates Awarded:
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Registered Midwife (RM)
- Community Health Midwife
- Community Health Nurse
Federal-Owned Nursing Institutions
1. Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State
- Accreditation Status: Fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
- Programs Offered:
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc.)
- Certificates Awarded:
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc.)
2. College of Nursing Sciences, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), Maiduguri, Borno State
- Accreditation Status: Fully accredited by the NMCN.
- Programs Offered:
- General Nursing Programme
- Perioperative Nursing Programme
- Critical Care Nursing Programme
- Certificates Awarded:
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Registered Perioperative Nurse
- Registered Critical Care Nurse
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3. College of Nursing Sciences, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State
- Accreditation Status: Fully accredited by the NMCN.
- Programs Offered:
- Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing Programme
- Certificates Awarded:
- Registered Mental Health/Psychiatric Nurse
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Private-Owned Nursing Institutions
1. Zenith College of Nursing Sciences, Maiduguri, Borno State
- Accreditation Status: Provisionally approved by the NMCN to commence training in November 2023, with an initial intake of 75 students for the General Nursing Programme.
- Programs Offered:
- General Nursing Programme
- Midwifery Programme
- Certificates Awarded:
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Registered Midwife (RM)
2. Mustapha Umar College of Nursing Sciences, Biu, Borno State
- Accreditation Status: Specific accreditation details are currently unavailable.
- Programs Offered:
- Information not specified.
- Certificates Awarded:
- Information not specified.
Why Choose a Nursing Institution in Borno State?

- Accredited Programs: Many institutions are approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) or the National Universities Commission (NUC), ensuring adherence to national standards.
- Diverse Specializations: Programs cover general nursing, midwifery, community health, perioperative care, critical care, and mental health nursing.
- Comprehensive Training: Institutions offer both theoretical knowledge and practical clinical experience in reputable healthcare facilities.