Delta has 16 nursing institutions on the official NMCN register (December 2025 edition): 9 run the basic Registered Nurse (RN) programme, and 4 offer 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column before applying — Full status lasts 5 years, Provisional lasts 2, and a red ⚠ flag means the NMCN has withdrawn accreditation or placed an embargo on intake.
| Institution | Type | Accreditation (NMCN) | Approved programmes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Nursing, Delta State University, Abraka | University (BNSc) | Full, October, 2023 | — |
| Department of Nursing, Novena University, Abor, Delta State | University (BNSc) | Provisional, July, 2024 | — |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, Edwin Clerk University New | University (BNSc) | Provisional, February, 2025 | — |
| Department of Nursing, Western Delta University, Oghara New | University (BNSc) | Provisional September, 2025 | — |
| Delta State College of Nursing Sciences | College of Nursing Sciences | See NMCN register | — |
| College of Nursing, Agbor | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, 2021 | |
| College of Nursing, Asaba | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, March, 2024 | |
| College of Nursing Sciences Eku | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, October, 2024 | |
| College of Nursing Sciences Warri | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, October, 2024 | |
| Mary Martha College of Nursing Sciences, Oleh | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, June, 2022 | |
| Anchor College of Nursing Sciences, Asaba | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, March, 2024 | |
| Soarstar College of Nursing Sciences, Abah-Unor New | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, August, 2024 | |
| Lily College of Nursing Sciences, Warri New | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, June, 2024 | |
| St. Francis College of Nursing Sciences, Asaba New | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, June, 2024 | |
| Royal Mira College of Nursing Agbor New | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional September, 2025 | — |
| St Pio College of Nursing Asaba New | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional September, 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.
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