Are you looking forward to becoming a nurse in Nigeria but JAMB has showed you wahala and you don’t want to go through that stress? Say no more, you’re in the right place.
The School of Nursing, Umuahia remains one of Abia State’s most sought-after nursing training institutions in Nigeria and the South-East. Most exceptional (good) news is that you don’t need JAMB to gain admission without JAMB.
The School of Nursing Umuahia offers a valuable opportunity for students who desire to pursue a nursing career without JAMB, UTME.
Does the School of Nursing Umuahia require JAMB?
If your problem is writing JAMB, then the answer is No.
No, it does not require JAMB UTME for basic nursing admission.
Unlike university-based nursing programmes, the School of Nursing Umuahia doesn’t operate as a professional nursing training college, and admission doesn’t involve registering for JAMB or writing UTME.
It uses a direct application and school-based screening to select candidates, much like other Schools of Nursing in Nigeria.
What are the criteria to gain admission?
To gain admission into the School of Nursing Umuahia, candidates must meet the following minimum entry requirements:
O’Level Requirements:
- At least five (5) credit passes in one sitting
- Accepted exams: WAEC / NECO / GCE
- Credits in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Biology or Health Science, Chemistry, and Physics.
NB: These credits must be obtained in not more than two (2) sittings.
What You Need to Know Before Applying
Are there any age requirements?
No, there is typically no strict upper age limit, but you should be of school-leaving age for nursing programmes (often 16–35 years at similar schools). Many nursing schools set a minimum of 16–17 years.
Entrance Screening
Candidates must most times go through a school-organised screening or interview after submission of their forms. This is to test their basic knowledge and aptitude for nursing.
How long does the training last?
Basic Nursing Programme: 3 years, leading to qualification as a Registered Nurse (RN) after successful completion.
There might be a BSc Basic Nursing
and Midwifery programs, which require
passing nursing registration for qualification
exam.
How to Apply for School of Nursing / Midwifery (Without JAMB)
Purchase the Admission Form:
– The school usually sells the form
directly or through designated agents.
– Contacts are usually published online
and on local noticeboards.
Documents to submit
Submit your
- O’ Level result slip (WAEC / NECO / NABTEB)
- Complete Application Form
- Birth Certificate or Age Declaration
- Passport photos
- School result slip
Attend Screening / Interview:
Once your form and documents are accepted, you’ll be invited for the school’s screening exercise or interview.
This is the place where the final selection is done.
Final Steps for Prospective Candidates
- Prepare early, gather your O’level and other documents
- Get all your documents ready
- Attend orientations and interviews confidently
With the right O’level credits, proper application, and readiness for screening, you can secure your admission and embark on a professional nursing career.