Jigawa has 5 NMCN-accredited nursing institutions: 5 run the basic Registered Nurse (RN) programme. The Basic Nursing (RN) tag marks the entry route for new students.
| Institution | Type | NMCN-approved programmes |
|---|---|---|
| College of Nursing Sciences, Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Hadejia, Jigawa State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Iqra College of Nursing Science, Duste, Jigawa State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Babura, Jigawa State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Kazaure College of Nursing Sciences, Kazaure, Jigawa 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.