Plateau has 9 nursing institutions on the official NMCN register (December 2025 edition): 6 run the basic Registered Nurse (RN) programme, and 1 offers a university BNSc degree. 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column before applying — Full status lasts 5 years, Provisional lasts 2, and a red ⚠ flag means the NMCN has withdrawn accreditation or placed an embargo on intake.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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Nursing Science University of Jos, Plateau State | University (BNSc) | Full, March, 2024 | — |
| Jos University Teaching Hospital | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, 2021 | |
| College of Nursing Sciences Plateau State | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, June, 2022 | |
| College of Nursing Sciences Our Lady of Apostles Hospital, Jos | College of Nursing Sciences | See NMCN register | |
| Hill College of Nursing Science Jos | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, Dec, 2023 | |
| Jibape Memorial College of Nursing Sciences, Jengre | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, October, 2023 | |
| Adventist College of Nursing Sciences, Jengre | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, October, 2023 | |
| College of Nursing Sciences University Teaching Hospital Jos New | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional Nov, 2025 | — |
| Florence Nightingale College of Nursing, Jos, Plateau State | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional |
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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