Ekiti has 6 nursing institutions on the official NMCN register (December 2025 edition): 1 run the basic Registered Nurse (RN) programme, and 3 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column before applying — Full status lasts 5 years, Provisional lasts 2, and a red ⚠ flag means the NMCN has withdrawn accreditation or placed an embargo on intake.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 Science, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti | University (BNSc) | Full, May, 2025 | — |
| Department of Nursing Sciences Federal University, Oye Ekiti New | University (BNSc) | Provisional June, 2025 | — |
| Department of Nursing Science, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti New | University (BNSc) | Full, March, 2024 | — |
| School of Nursing, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, August, 2020 | |
| School of Basic Midwifery Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, October, 2020 | |
| Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti Nursing Training Institution | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, January |
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.