Imo has 12 NMCN-accredited nursing institutions: 9 run the basic Registered Nurse (RN) programme, and 1 offers 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, Aboh-Mbaise, Imo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Holy Rosary College of Nursing Sciences, Emekuku, Imo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| St. Mary College of Nursing Sciences, Amaigbo, Imo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Orlu, Imo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Umulogho-Obowo, Imo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Mbano, Imo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, Imo State University, Orlu, Imo State | University (BNSc) | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Awo-Omamma, Imo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Princess College of Nursing Sciences, Mgbinrichi, Imo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Merit College of Nursing Sciences, Orlu, Imo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Ezeala College of Nursing Sciences, Okwudor, Imo State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| International Christian College of Nursing Sciences, Owerri, Imo 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.