
If you are planning to be a professional nurse in Nigeria, 2025 is an ideal year to kick-start your journey. Most accredited nursing schools nationwide have started selling their admission forms for Basic Nursing, Midwifery, and ND/HND Nursing courses. Whether you’re a new secondary school leaver or an existing working professional willing to change careers to the healthcare sector, this guide spotlights the best nursing schools currently accepting applications, application deadlines, and how to apply.
Choosing the right nursing school can make or break you in training and subsequent employment. That is why we have come up with this updated list, giving you all you need to apply early, don’t miss the deadlines, and make a well-informed choice.
Here’s a list of top colleges of nursing that are opening their gates to new students in 2025.