Lagos has 9 NMCN-accredited nursing institutions: 4 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, LUTH, Idi-Araba, Lagos State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Nigerian Army College of Nursing Sciences, Yaba, Lagos State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Lagos State | University (BNSc) | — |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos state | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Igando, Lagos State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, Lagos State University Ikeja, Lagos | University (BNSc) | — |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Badagry, Lagos State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos 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.