9 Questions and Answers about School of Nursing, programme and certificte, Admission procedure and Entry requrements

SCHOOL OF NURSING IN NIGERIA, PROGRAMMES AND CERTIFICATES  ADMISSION PROCESS AND PROCEDURE, ADMISSION FORM AND ENTRY REQUIREMENT

SCHOOL OF NURSING

 

Are you aspire to be a Nurse, This post will provide you with the complete  detail you need to know to meet your self in the classroom as a student Nurse in a School of Nursing of your choice.

What is Nchool of Nursing? 

 
School of Nursing which can also be refer to as Nursing school is post High School educational institution which are specialized  in providing required training  and education to become a fully certified and qualified Nurse, it can also be considered as an option or a starting point  for those who are willing and aiming to to study Nursing and be a Nurse but facing admission difficulties in University for directly  for Bsc Nursing .
 

What are the Programmes offer in school of Nursing  and obtainable Certificate

1. Basic General Nursing,  Certificate: Registered Nurse (RN)
2. Post Basic Midwifery. Certificate: Registered Midwifery  (RM)

How long does it take to study in School of nursing in Nigeria?
In Nigeria the duration for Nursing School are:

• Three years  for Basic General Nursing

• About 18 month for  Post Basic Midwifery

What is the Entry Requirements for School of Nursing

1. Candidates seeking admission into General Nursing Programme of School of Nursing Must Posses Senior Secondary School Certificate (WAEC NECO OR GCE)or its equivalent with five Credit whuch Include English Language and either physics, chemistry, Biology/Health Science, it must not be more than two settings
2. Not less than 17 to 18 years of age, e.g Kwara State College of Nursing do not accept student less than 17.5 years. 
3. School of Nursing also admit students upon satisfactory completion of entrance examination and further interview maybe conducted after the entrance exam 
4. The RN Certificate Obtaind from first three years in school of Nursing is the Entry qualification and requirement for  Post Basic Midwifery programme.
   

Does School of Nursing Requires jamb?
No,
Another thing that makes school of Nursing considered as an option for student who want to be a Nurse is that jamb is not required before, during or after the admission process and programme.
Can I use Awaiting result to apply for Admission into School of Nursing?

Yes,
The usual is that all School of Nursing  accept awaiting results, but school that will not accept it will definitely indicate in the advert for sales of admission form.
How to process admission into school of Nursing in Nigeria
1. Choose the school of Nursing of your Choice
2. Find out When they start selling admission form
3. Obtain or register for the admission
4.  Prepare and go for the entrance exam
5. You will be notify and call up for interview after entrance exam
6. After a successful interview you will be offer admission to start the programme
 

When did school of nursing do release their admission form

The average time that the sales of School of Nursing form do start is May of every year till the end of the year depending on the school. 

School like Ahmadu Bello university Teaching Hospital, School of Nursing, Eleyele do commence their sales of form by may.


can I further my study after school of Nursing
 

1. Medwifery Studies or BSc Nursing: After successful completing a three-year Basic Nursing Programme, you're qualified as a Registered Nurse (RN). You proceed for Midwifery studies to obtain Registered Midwifery (RM), and if not that  you can  proceed to a university though direct entry for Bsc. Nursing (BSN) programme which will cost three years  
2. Master Degree in Nursing: After your BSc Nursing, you can seamlessly move on to get your masters degree in Nursing which is primarily designed for someone who wants to specialize as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). APRNs include roles such as nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and nurse anesthetists, as well as RNs who want to move into. 
3. Ph.D in Nursing: Just like any other academics, disciplines, you can further for your Ph.D programme in Nursing, but it is usually necessary if you want to teach at the university level, work in nursing research, or take on executive-level roles, depending on your goals a doctoral degree might be your best bet. There are several are in which you can pursue your Doctorate Degree which include include Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Nursing Science,  

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