Zamfara has 5 nursing institutions on the official NMCN register (December 2025 edition): 2 run the basic Registered Nurse (RN) programme. 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column before applying — Full status lasts 5 years, Provisional lasts 2, and a red ⚠ flag means the NMCN has withdrawn accreditation or placed an embargo on intake.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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Nursing, Gusau Community Nursing Programme | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, August, 2023 | — |
| School of Basic Midwifery Gusau Community Midwifery Programme | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, August, 2023 | — |
| Umar Bin Khaddabi College of Nursing Sciences, Kaura Namoda | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, June, 2023 | |
| Ummul-Khair College of Nursing Sciences | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, March | |
| Ba’illa College of Nursing Sciences, Kaura-Namoda | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, August, 2025 | — |
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
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 and try our cost calculators.