Enugu has 9 NMCN-accredited nursing institutions: 5 run the basic Registered Nurse (RN) programme, and 1 offers 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, Awgu, Enugu State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, UNTH, Enugu, Enugu State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Bishop Shanahan College of Nursing Sciences, Nsukka, Enugu State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu State | University (BNSc) | — |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, Enugu State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, ESUTTH Parklane, Enugu, Enugu State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, National Orthopeadic Hospital, Enugu, Enugu State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Central Washington College of Nursing Sciences, Enugu, Enugu State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu, Enugu State | College of Nursing Sciences |
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.