Kwara has 6 NMCN-accredited nursing institutions: 3 run the basic Registered Nurse (RN) programme, and 3 offer 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, Ilorin, Kwara State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, UITH, Ilorin, Kwara State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Oke-Ode, Kwara State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State | University (BNSc) | — |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, Alhikma University, Ilorin, Kwara State | University (BNSc) | — |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, Thomas Adewunmi University, Oko, Kwara State | University (BNSc) | — |
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.