Jigawa has 8 nursing institutions on the official NMCN register (December 2025 edition): 6 run the basic Registered Nurse (RN) programme. 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column before applying — Full status lasts 5 years, Provisional lasts 2, and a red ⚠ flag means the NMCN has withdrawn accreditation or placed an embargo on intake.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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Nursing Birnin-Kudu | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, January, 2020 | |
| School of Basic Midwifery. Birnin-Kudu | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, September, 2017 | |
| College of Nursing Sciences Hadejia | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, April, 2024 | |
| Iqra College of Nursing Sciences, Dutse | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, September, 2023 | |
| College of Nursing Sciences Babura | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, June, 2022 | |
| College of Nursing Sciences Kazaure | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, June, 2023 | |
| Ameenatu College of Nursing Sciences | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, Nov. 2024 | |
| Belba College of Nursing Sciences | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, January, 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
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