Kaduna has 11 NMCN-accredited nursing institutions: 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| St Gerard College of Nursing Sciences, Kakuri, Kaduna State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| St Louis College of Nursing Sciences, Zonkwa, Kaduna State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Kafanchan, Kaduna State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| St Luke College of Nursing Sciences, Wusasa, Kaduna State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State | University (BNSc) | — |
| College of Nursing Sciences, ABUTH, Zaria, Kaduna State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Barnawa, Kaduna State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, National Eye Centre, Kaduna, Kaduna State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Tudun Wada, Kaduna State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Nigerian Airforce College of Nursing Sciences, Kaduna, Kaduna State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Pambeguwa, Kaduna 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.