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Schools of Nursing in Benue

3 NMCN-accredited nursing institutions in Benue State — 3 offer the basic Registered Nurse (RN) programme.

Benue has 3 NMCN-accredited nursing institutions: 3 run the basic Registered Nurse (RN) programme. The Basic Nursing (RN) tag marks the entry route for new students.
InstitutionTypeNMCN-approved programmes
College of Nursing Sciences, Makurdi, Benue StateCollege of Nursing Sciences
Basic Midwifery (RM)Basic Nursing (RN)
NKST College of Nursing Sciences, Mkar, Benue StateCollege of Nursing Sciences
Basic Midwifery (RM)Basic Nursing (RN)Community MidwiferyCommunity Nursing
Makurdi College of Nursing Sciences, Makurdi, Benue StateCollege of Nursing Sciences
Basic Midwifery (RM)Basic Nursing (RN)

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.

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