Anambra State College of Nursing Sciences

The Anambra State College of Nursing Sciences (ASCONS) is a tertiary health sciences institution located in Nkpor, Anambra State, Nigeria. It is owned and funded by the Anambra State Government and offers professional nursing education. The college and other approved nursing institutions in Anambra State are regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).[1][2][3]

History and Establishment

The Anambra State College of Nursing Sciences, Nkpor originated from nursing training programs previously administered through the School of Nursing at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Nkpor. In recent years, the institution was upgraded to a college, reflecting its expanded mandate to offer tertiary nursing programmes accredited by national education authorities.[4]

Accreditation and Regulation

ASCONS operates under oversight by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for its diploma and higher diploma programmes. It is also monitored professionally by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), which maintains a registry of approved nursing and midwifery training institutions in Nigeria. The NMCN's approved list includes ASCONS along with other nursing colleges in Anambra State offering Nursing and Midwifery programmes.[1]

Academic Programmes

The Anambra State College of Nursing Sciences offers the following accredited academic programmes:

National Diploma (ND) in Nursing – This is a two-year diploma programme designed to equip students with clinical and theoretical knowledge necessary for professional nursing practice. The programme is accredited by the NBTE.[5]

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Nursing – An advanced technical nursing qualification for diploma holders, preparing graduates for leadership and specialised roles in clinical and community care.[6]

Both programmes require candidates to meet UTME and secondary school credit requirements, typically including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.[6]

Directorate, Departments and Units

Directorate

  1. College Registrar's Office
  2. Academic Planning and Quality Assurance
  3. Admissions and Records
  4. Student Affairs and Welfare
  5. Finance and Accounts

Departments

  1. Department of Nursing Sciences
  2. Department of Clinical Practice and Skills
  3. Department of General Studies
  4. Department of Community Health Nursing
Units and Offices
  1. Examination and Assessment Unit
  2. Guidance and Counselling Unit
  3. Physical Facilities and Maintenance
  4. Clinical Placements Coordination Office
  5. Library and Learning Resources

Admissions

Admission into ASCONS's programmes is based on Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results and screening exercises, as well as O Level credit requirements (WAEC/NECO). Candidates must meet minimum score thresholds set by the college and NBTE. Prospective students typically complete post-UTME screening and submit documentation in person at the college campus.[7]

Clinical Training and Affiliations

Students enrolled in nursing programmes undertake clinical experience in accredited hospitals and healthcare facilities within and around Anambra State, including teaching hospitals and general hospitals that serve as training sites for practical skills acquisition. These clinical placements are a regulatory requirement for professional registration by the NMCN.

Other Approved Nursing Colleges in Anambra State

According to the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria's approved list, the following Colleges of Nursing Sciences and similar institutionCollege of Nursing Sciences, COOUTH, Nkpor – Offers Nursing and Midwifery Programmes (associated with ASCONS).s are officially recognised to operate in Anambra State, offering nursing and midwifery programmes:

  1. College of Nursing Sciences, COOUTH, Nkpor – Offers Nursing and Midwifery Programmes (associated with ASCONS).
  2. College of Nursing Sciences, Waterside, Onitsha – Offers Midwifery Programme.
  3. College of Nursing Sciences, Ihiala – Offers both Nursing and Midwifery Programmes.
  4. College of Nursing Sciences, Iyi-Enu Mission Hospital, Ogidi – Offers Nursing and Midwifery Programmes.
  5. College of Nursing Sciences, Adazi-Nnukwu – Offers both Nursing and Midwifery Programmes.
  6. College of Nursing Sciences, Alor – Offers Nursing and Midwifery Programmes.
  7. Millennium College of Nursing Sciences, Awka – Offers Nursing and Midwifery Programmes.
  8. St. Charles Borromeo College of Nursing Sciences, Onitsha – Offers Nursing and Midwifery Programmes.
  9. College of Nursing Sciences, Amichi – Offers Nursing and Midwifery Programmes.
  10. College of Nursing Sciences, NAUTH, Nnewi – Offers Nursing and Midwifery Programmes.
  11. Apex College of Nursing Sciences, Igbo-Ukwu – Offers Nursing and Midwifery Programmes.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b "Approved Schools – Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria". Retrieved 2026-01-04.
  2. ^ "Examtice". examtice.com. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
  3. ^ "Peter Obi donates N20m to Colleges of Nursing in Ahiara, Ihiala". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
  4. ^ "Nursing Info". Nursing Info. 2025-02-13. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
  5. ^ Village, Student (2025-07-14). "Anambra State College of Nursing Sciences Nkpor ND/HND Post-Utme Admission Form 2025/2026". Student Village. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
  6. ^ a b "Anambra Nursing Nkpor ND/HND Admission 2025". ulearngo.com. 2025-07-11. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
  7. ^ "Anambra Nursing Nkpor ND/HND Admission 2025". ulearngo.com. 2025-07-11. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
  8. ^ nigeriannursingschools.com. "nigeriannursingschools.com". nigeriannursingschools.com. Retrieved 2026-01-04.
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