Abia has 11 NMCN-accredited nursing institutions: 6 run the basic Registered Nurse (RN) programme, and 4 offer a university BNSc degree. The Basic Nursing (RN) tag marks the entry route for new students.
| Institution | Type | NMCN-approved programmes |
|---|---|---|
| College of Nursing Sciences, Amachara, Abia State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Umuahia, Abia State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, ABSUTH, Aba, Abia State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Abiriba, Abia State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State | University (BNSc) | — |
| Archbishop Charles Heerey College of Nursing Sciences, Aba, Abia State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State | University (BNSc) | — |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Obahia-Ndoki, Abia State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, Rhema University, Nigeria, Aba, Abia State | University (BNSc) | — |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, Clifford University, Owerrinta, Ihie Campus, Abia State | University (BNSc) | — |
| St. Anthony College of Nursing Sciences, Aba, Abia State | College of Nursing Sciences |
Source: Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) — List of Approved/Accredited Nursing Training Institutions and Their Approved Programme (2024 edition). Reconciled 2026-06-18. Spot an error? Report it.
After you graduate: get licensed
Graduating is step one. To practise you must pass the NMCN professional examination and get indexed and registered. Planning to work abroad later? See working abroad as a Nigerian nurse.