Kano has 17 NMCN-accredited nursing institutions: 8 run the basic Registered Nurse (RN) programme, and 3 offer 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, Kano, Kano State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, National Orthopaedic Hospital Dala, Kano State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Dambatta Campus, Kano State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Madobi Campus, Kano State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Gezawa Campus, Kano State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, Bayero University, Kano, Kano State | University (BNSc) | — |
| College of Nursing Sciences, AKTH, Kano, Kano State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Gwarzo, Kano State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Nafisatu College of Nursing Sciences, Kwankwaso, Kano State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Dansharif College of Nursing Sciences, Kano, Kano State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Umaru Ringim College of Nursing Sciences, Kano, Kano State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Aminu Dabo College of Nursing Sciences, Kano State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Emirate College of Nursing Sciences, Kano, Kano State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, Kano | University (BNSc) | — |
| Hamdala College of Nursing Sciences, Kano, Kano State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Sudawa College of Nursing Sciences, Kano, Kano State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano, Nigeria | University (BNSc) | — |
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.