Akwa Ibom has 10 nursing institutions on the official NMCN register (December 2025 edition): 5 run the basic Registered Nurse (RN) programme, and 1 offers a university BNSc degree. Check the accreditation column before applying — Full status lasts 5 years, Provisional lasts 2, and a red ⚠ flag means the NMCN has withdrawn accreditation or placed an embargo on intake.
⚠ 2 institutions in Akwa Ibom are currently flagged (withdrawn accreditation or admission embargo). Graduating from a school without current accreditation can block you from the NMCN professional exam — verify before paying any fees.
| Institution | Type | Accreditation (NMCN) | Approved programmes |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Nursing, Anua Uyo | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, September, 2021 | |
| College of Nursing, Eket | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, January, 2021 | |
| College of Nursing, Ikot- Ekpene | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, September, 2021 | |
| College of Nursing, Ituk- Mbang | College of Nursing Sciences | See NMCN register | |
| School of Nursing, Etinan | College of Nursing Sciences | ⚠ Withdrawn Acc. Since, 2005 | — |
| College of Nursing, Iquita- Oron | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, September, 2021 | |
| School of Post Basic Midwifery, Urua-Akpan | College of Nursing Sciences | ⚠ Withdrawn Acc. Since, 2005 | — |
| Maurid College of Nursing Sciences, Uyo | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, July, 2024 | |
| Sure Foundation College of Nursing Sciences, Ikot Akai, Akwa Ibom State New | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional October, 2025 | — |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Uyo, Uyo Akwa Ibom State New | University (BNSc) | Provisional August, 2025 | — |
Source: Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) — Updated List of Approved Colleges of Nursing and Departments of Nursing with their Accreditation Status (December 2025). Reconciled 2026-08-29. 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 and try our cost calculators.