LIST OF NURSING SCHOOLS IN FCT ABUJA; The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria, Abuja, hosts several esteemed nursing institutions dedicated to training competent healthcare professionals. These institutions, categorized by ownership—federal, state, and private—offer a range of accredited programs leading to various certifications. Below is an overview of select nursing schools in Abuja, detailing their ownership, accreditation status, programs offered, and the certifications they confer.
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Federal-Owned Institutions
- Department of Nursing Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja
- Accreditation Status: The program received full accreditation in June 2021.
- Programs Offered:
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc)
- Certifications Awarded:
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc)
- College of Nursing Sciences, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada, FCT
- Accreditation Status: The institution offers specialized nursing programs with provisional accreditation.
- Programs Offered:
- Post Basic Critical Care Nursing
- Certifications Awarded:
- Registered Nurse (RN) in Critical Care Nursing
- College of Nursing Sciences, National Hospital, Abuja
- Accreditation Status: The college offers specialized nursing programs with provisional accreditation.
- Programs Offered:
- Post Basic Nephrology Nursing
- Post Basic Oncology Nursing
- Certifications Awarded:
- Registered Nurse (RN) in Nephrology Nursing
- Registered Nurse (RN) in Oncology Nursing
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State-Owned Institutions
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- School of Nursing, Gwagwalada, Abuja
- Accreditation Status: The school has provisional accreditation since February 2021, with an admission quota of 75 students
- Programs Offered:
- Basic Nursing Program
- Certifications Awarded:
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- School of Basic Midwifery, Gwagwalada, Abuja
- Accreditation Status: The school has provisional accreditation since February 2021, with an admission quota of 70 students.
- Programs Offered:
- Basic Midwifery Program
- Certifications Awarded:
- Registered Midwife (RM)
Private-Owned Institutions
- Unity College of Nursing Sciences, Bwari, Abuja
- Accreditation Status: Fully accredited by NMCN
- Programs Offered:
- Nursing Program
- Midwifery Program
- Certifications Awarded:
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Registered Midwife (RM)
- Yagongwo College of Nursing Sciences, Kuje, Abuja
- Accreditation Status: Fully accredited by NMCN
- Programs Offered:
- Nursing Program
- Midwifery Program
- Certifications Awarded:
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Registered Midwife (RM)
- Horizon College of Nursing Sciences, Anagada, Gwagwalada, Abuja
- Accreditation Status: Fully accredited by NMCN
- Programs Offered:
- Nursing Program
- Midwifery Program
- Certifications Awarded:
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Registered Midwife (RM)
- College of Nursing Sciences, Jahi, Abuja
- Accreditation Status: Fully accredited NMCN
- Programs Offered:
- Nursing Program
- Midwifery Program
- Certifications Awarded:
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Registered Midwife (RM)
These institutions play a crucial role in developing skilled nursing and healthcare professionals, thereby enhancing the quality of healthcare services in Abuja and Nigeria at large.
