Ogun has 11 NMCN-accredited nursing institutions: 4 run the basic Registered Nurse (RN) programme, and 5 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, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| School of Nursing, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State | University (BNSc) | — |
| Sacred Heart College of Nursing Sciences, Lantoro, Ogun State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Ogun State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Ilaro, Ogun State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Jafad College of Nursing Sciences, Oru ijebu, Ogun State | College of Nursing Sciences | |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, Chrisland University, Owode, (Abeokuta Campus) Ogun State | University (BNSc) | — |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State | University (BNSc) | — |
| Department of Nursing Sciences, Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State | University (BNSc) | — |
| Department of Nursing, McPherson University, Seriki-Sotayo, Ogun State | 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.