There are more than 10 nursing schools in Abia State where nursing aspirants can enroll to get their training and degrees and fulfill their dreams of becoming nurses. In this post, I will list these schools and provide you with all other relevant information regarding the schools.
Abia State is one of the 5 Southeast states in Nigeria with one of its cities, Aba, a happening and buzzing city known as the center of production in the SouthEast. When it comes to education, Abia State has recorded several excellent academic achievements and is currently rated the 6th most literate state in Nigeria. Getting your education in this state would be a great choice to make. Nursing aspirants looking for a good nursing school or university in Abia State to pursue a nursing career can enroll in one of the schools listed in this post.
There is one thing you must find out about nursing schools in Abia State before you think of having your study there. Find out if the school is ACCREDITED, if it is accredited, that means the school is government-approved and qualified either to award an associate certificate or a degree certificate.
In Abia State and the entire country, nursing programs take 3 to 5 years to complete depending on the type of program and school you enrolled in. Colleges of Nursing offer a 3-year nursing program leading to an associate degree (RN certificate). Colleges of Nursing programs offered at universities take 5 years to complete and lead to a Bachelor of Nursing Science Degree (BNSc) award.
Nursing Schools in Abia State is guided by the Nursing and Midwifery Council o Nigeria.
Below are the accredited nursing schools in Abia State.
School of Nursing Amachara
Umunato Psychiatric Nursing School
School of Nursing Umuahia
Department of Nursing, Abia State University.
Department of Nursing, Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture
College of Nursing Sciences Obohia-Ndoki
Umunato Psychiatric Nursing School
Federal Collge of Nursing and Midwifery, Umuahia
Archbishop Charles Heerey Memorial College of Nursing Sciences, Aba.
Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
MOUAU Department of Health Services has a Nursing Unit that offers a BNSc program developed to train nurses to provide quality care in clinics, hospitals, healthcare places, communities, Nigeria, and the world. MOUAU Department of Nursing Sciences uses a curriculum emphasizing hands-on training in its simulation lab and other healthcare facilities.
Abia State University
Abia State University offers nursing programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The undergraduate nursing program is completed in 5 years and a 1-year internship program is required before certification. It takes 6 years to become a certified nurse from Abia State University and every other university in Nigeria. If you are a registered nurse, you may ask for your certificate without any internship.
Archbishop Charles Heerey Memorial College of Nursing Sciences, Aba (ACHONSA)
Archbishop Charles Heerey Memorial College of Nursing Sciences Aba is a mission owned institution of Nursing in Abia State that takes pride as a home of moder nursing technology. The college has a very neat and coducive learning environment and was establishsed for the purpose training student nurses to succeed their nursing career and thrive in this field.
The nursing college has three departments encompasing General Nursing Dept., Basic Midwifery Dept. and Public Health Nursing Dept.
The school is located in Ogbor Hill Aba and they have hostel accomodations for students coming from far places or out of the state who wish to board in the school enivronment.
Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery, Umuahia
Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery Umuahia is one the top nursing schools in Abia state. The school was established in 1952 and has trained thousands of nurses since then.
Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery umuahia is accredited by NMCN to offes a 3 year nursing and midwifery program that leads to the award of a diploma in nursing certificate.
Abia State University Teaching Hospital
(ABSUTH) School of Nursing offers a three-year basic general nursing training program. This program is designed for candidates who are 17 years old or above and have at least five O’Level credits, including English Language, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, obtained at no more than two sittings.
Keep in mind that admission requirements and program details may vary, so it’s always best to check with the school directly for the most up-to-date information.
Admission Reqiurements for Nursing Schools in Abia State
- Senior secondary school certificate (WAEC certificate), NECO or its equivalent.
- JAMB certificate (for university admissions), UTME or other entrance exams as indicated by school.
- Nursing or health care experience (opional, but sometimes required by colleges of nursing)
- Health Screening.
What is a nursing BNSc.?
A BSN degree allows students to gain a better understanding of nursing practices and principles so they can advance in their health care careers. Getting a BNSc degree takes five years to complete. Nurses who hold BNSc. can learn more about patient care technology, physiology, mental health nursing, research studies, health safety and client assessment.
Conclusion
Nursing is a high paying and rewarding profession in Nigeria. You can birth your dream of becoming a nurse in any of these schools we listed above. Please bear in mind that nursing is a highly competitve course in Nigeria, so the greater your scores, the greater your chances of being admitted.
Nursing schools in Abia State FAQs
We have answered some of the frequently asked questions about nursing schools and nursing programs in Abia State and in Nigeria at Large.
How long is nursing program at Abia State University?
It takes 5 years to complete a nursing science course at Abia State University Uturu.
How long does it take to obtain a BNSc. degree in Abia State?
It takes 6 years to obtain a BNSc. degree in Abia State University for a direct entry student. This include, 5 years of study and 1 year of internship program after which you will be awarded a BNSc degree.
What are the type Works I can get as a Nurse?
There are several job opportunities open for nurses in Abia State. The type of work you get depends on your qualificatios (certificates).
Registered nurses can work in hospitals, healthcare homes, clinics etc. Nurses holding a BNSc. can work in hospitals (in offices higher than RN), as health care coach, health educator, pharmaceutical sales representative, medical writer, MSN degree holders can work as nurse instructors, medical researchers, head of a nursing school and lots more.
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Pls is the school of nursing form Aba still on sale now, and can I enter the school without writing jamb? Thank you for your Swift reply.
Which school in particular?
Please can I have ur contact
I want to know more about the school
Hi, Favour. It’s good to hear from you. which school in particular do you want to know more about?
Please is there any nursing school listed that does not require jamb? Thanks
Hello, Jessica. We appreciate your patience all these while. ANCHOSA does not require JAMB.
Hi Favour,we would like to let you know that admission application into MCNS ORLU is still open and will close on the 30th of August. If you scored 150 and above in your UTME exam,and have at least credits in Eng, Maths, Physics, Chem, and biology you’re eligible to apply. They accept NECO&WAEC results combination.
Which school of nursing in abia that’s still selling form,and can I enter without writing jamb please
Pls when is FMC UMUAHIA selling the form for nursing?
Post Basic Nursing Admission and Basic Midwifery Admission are closed already.
Plz when is it opening again
U didn’t mention school of nursing Absuth Aba. Are they not acreditated or no longer existing?
Thank you for pointing that out, we’ll make an update to this article
I want to know if amachara school of nursing are doing online course if so please I would like to know more about it thanks waiting for your response.
There is no such information about the school offering online courses.
Please is the form for school of nursing in Aba out?
Can I enter without jamb?
Hell0, Victory. Thank you for writing to us. ABSUTH admission form for 2024/2025 academic session is out. There is no Jamb requirement for application. Application fee is 10,000.
You can reach the school manaagement through this phone number. O7033173228 or 09075797840
Please is there room for scholarship application? I am an auxiliary nurse but I want to go back to school, thanks.
Please is there a room for scholarship application, i am an auxilliary nurse but i want to go back to school
Yes, there are rooms for scholarship, which school in particular are you aspiring for?
Which school in particular?
Hello, Precious.
You can check out the recent post about nursing scholarships we just uploaded. It will be of great help to you.
Please I want to know more about the school
Which school?
Please is there any nursing school listed above that doesn’t require jamb results? I will be glad to hear from you.
Is Aba teaching hospital school of nursing not accredited
It is accreditted
Pls how many years does it take to study in Absuth and which degree do they guve
It takes 3 years to study nursing at Absuth, and they offer RN and RM certificates.
I don’t know how to go about this, I lack information but I want to study nursing, I’m in Aba Abia state any accredited nursing school available?
Yes there are, and we talked about them in this post already. Did you read through the post?
Hi
Pls I want to know, is Absuth Aba currently selling admission forms now. And I was told Jamb result is required. Pls how true is this. Is Jamb a prerequisite to getting admission there and are they currently selling forms.
Thanks for your prompt reply
Hello, Okereke
According to the information displayed on ABSUTH SON website, The minimum entry requirements into the general nursing programme are five credits level passes in WASSCE, GCE, NECO O’Level or NABTEB in not more than two sittings. These subjects must include: English language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
The duration of this program is 3 years.
They are currently not selling admission forms.