Sokoto has 8 nursing institutions on the official NMCN register (December 2025 edition): 5 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column before applying — Full status lasts 5 years, Provisional lasts 2, and a red ⚠ flag means the NMCN has withdrawn accreditation or placed an embargo on intake.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, Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto | University (BNSc) | Full, 2022 February, 2022 | — |
| College of Nursing Science Sokoto | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, June, 2022 | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Tambuwal | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, June, 2022 | |
| Usmanu Danfodio University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) Training Institutions | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, December, 2021 | |
| School of Psychiatric Nursing, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kware | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, September, 2021 | — |
| Fatima College of Nursing Sciences Sifawa | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, June, 2023 | |
| Gamji College of Nursing Sciences Kware | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, March, 2023 | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Federal Neuro-Psychiatry Hospital Nursing Programme Midwifery Programme | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, July, 2024 | — |
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.
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