We will begin by saying a little about the State, and the present Governor before listing the number of approved Schools of Nursing in Adamawa State. The current governor of ADAMAWA STATE is His Excellency Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS (LGAS) IN ADAMAWA STATE
There is a need for you to know the number of Local Government Areas in the State you have aspired to School. So, these are the local government areas (LGAS) in Adamawa State
Local Governments In Adamawa State
Demsa, Fufore, Ganaye, Gireri, Gombi, Guyuk, Hong, Jada, Lamurde, Madagali, Maiha, Mayo, Belwa, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Shelling, Song, Toungo, Yola North, and Yola South
List of Schools of Nursing in Adamawa State.
1. College of Nursing Science, Adamawa State School of Nursing, Yola
They have sections like Community Nursing Program, School of Midwifery Yola, and Community Midwifery under the School.
LOCATION OF THE SCHOOL:
Along Fufore Road Yola Bypass After Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (Former FMC Yola)
Courses Offered In College Of Adamawa State School Of Nursing, Yola
i. Post-Basic Nursing Programme for qualified Midwives who wish to obtain General Nursing Certificate.
ii. Adaptation Programme: This programme is for Foreign trained nurses and Registered Midwives undergoing BNSc programme. It will lead to the award of various professional certificates by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
iii. Return Basic Nursing Programme: The programme is for Licensed Community Nurses who wish to return for the Basic Nursing programme with a minimum of five credits in Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. It will lead to the award of Registered Nurse certificate by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
iv. Return Basic Midwifery Programme: The programme is for Licensed Community Midwives who wish to return for the Basic Midwifery programme with a minimum of five credits in Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. It will lead to the award of Registered Midwife certificate by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
v. Community Nursing Programme for candidates with a minimum of four (4) credits in English Language, Biology and any two (2) of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. It leads to the award of Licensed Community Nurse Certificate by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
vi. Community Midwifery Programme for candidates with a minimum of four (4) credits in English Language, Biology and any two (2) of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. It leads to the award of Licensed Community Midwife Certificate by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
Entry Requirements for Adamawa State College of Nursing and Midwifery Admission
Basic Nursing Programme
- You must have five (5) credits in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB.
- The required subjects include English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
- These credits should be obtained in no more than two (2) sittings.
Community Nursing Programme
- You need a minimum of four (4) credits.
- Required subjects include English Language, Biology, and any other two from the subjects listed above.
- This programme is available only to indigenes of Adamawa State. Non-indigenes should not apply.
2. Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH)
MAUTECH’s School of Nursing Science offers both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing. Their B.Sc. The nursing program lasts 4 years and prepares you to become a registered nurse. MAUTECH is known for emphasizing hands-on clinical experience at its teaching hospital. They frequently update their curriculum to match international standards.
LOCATION OF THE SCHOOL: Girei, a town in Adamawa State, Northeastern Nigeria.
3. Department Of Nursing Sciences, Adamawa State University (ADSU)
ADSU’s Department of Nursing Science provides a B.Sc. Nursing program that takes 5 years to complete. They focus on training students to become competent nurses and midwives. Their curriculum covers areas like adult health nursing, mental health nursing, and community health nursing. ADSU partners with nearby hospitals and healthcare facilities to provide clinical placements for students.
4. School of Post Basic Midwifery Yola
This school offers a 2-year Higher Diploma program in Midwifery for registered nurses. The program provides specialized training in pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal care. Students get practical experience through clinical rotations at nearby hospitals. The school has a high success rate for its graduates passing the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria licensing exam.
5. School of Peri-operative Nursing, Federal Medical Center, Yola.
Admission into the school is through an entrance examination and interview. All intending students must purchase the application form from the school and submit it directly online to the institution, write the examination and if successful go for the interview and be admitted.
Admission Requirements:
- Applicants must possess credit level passes in five (5) subjects such as English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry in WAEC/NECO in not more than two (2) sittings.
- Candidates must pass the entrance examination and the interview conducted by the schools in respect to the course of choice, and prior to admission.
School Fees For Schools Of Nursing In Adamawa State.
Nursing schools cost a lot of money, and if you don’t have a good sponsor please do not try to start a career in nursing. School fees can vary significantly depending on the program and school. However, Federal government universities cost less among others.
- ADN programs: Candidates are to budget from ₦200,000 to ₦500,000 per year. Total cost around ₦400,000 to ₦1 million.
- BSN programs: Candidates are to budget from ₦300,000 to ₦700,000 per year. Total cost around ₦1.2 million to ₦2.8 million.
- Accelerated BSN programs: Around ₦500,000 to ₦1 million per year. Total cost around ₦1 million to ₦2 million.
- Graduate nursing programs (MSN, DNP, PhD): Between ₦500,000 to over ₦1.5 million per year. Total cost can range from ₦1.5 million up to ₦6 million or more depending on the program.
Courses In Schools of Nursing Yola, Adamawa State:
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN): A 2-3 year program that prepares you to become a registered nurse (RN). ADN programs are offered at many community colleges and nursing schools in Adamawa State.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): A 4-year degree that also prepares you to become an RN. BSN programs provide a more well-rounded education and are offered at many colleges and universities across Adamawa State.
- Accelerated BSN: A faster BSN program, usually 12-18 months, for those who already have a bachelor’s degree in another field.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): For RNs who want to specialize as nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, clinical nurse specialists, or nurse educators. Many schools in Adamawa State offer MSN programs.