National Open Universities Of Nigeria (NOUN Nursing Requirements And How To Apply)
In this article, We will be taking a look at the National Open Universities of Nigeria (NOUN nursing Requirements And How To Apply).
Do you want to study nursing in Abuja? And you have been wondering if there are nursing schools in Abuja? Worry no more. The National Open Universities of Nigeria, Nursing department provides a wonderful opportunity for you to bag that nursing degree.
What Is Nursing?
Nursing is a profession within the health care sector that focuses on the care of individuals, families, and communities. As we all know, the ratio of nurses to patients in Nigeria is very low compared to other advanced countries. Hence, the rush for the services of nurses in Nigeria.
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Department of Nursing (DON), National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
The department of nursing is a department in the National Open University of Nigeria in Abuja. It offers you the opportunity to study nursing in a very convenient manner.
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to run Nursing programs.
Therefore, you don’t need to worry about completing your nursing program at the university as your degree award is safe and secured.Â
As a faithful trustee of the Nigerian people, the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) leverages Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to deliver an education tailored toward the globalized economy.Â
The University offers exceptional academic programmes that meet the specific needs of all sectors of the global economy, in the Arts; Health; Law; Physical, Social, Agricultural, and Management Sciences.
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) nursing programme has been fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), so you don’t need to worry about completing your nursing program at the university. Your degree award is safe and secured.
NOUN offered admission into the nursing programme without JAMB, in other words, you don’t need to pass or sit for jamb before you can apply.
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National Open Universities Of Nigeria (NOUN Nursing Requirements For Admission)
- Admission is available for 100 Level only.
- A minimum of 5 credits in O’ levels.
- Compulsory courses required in O’levels are Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
- A registered Nurse Licence/Certificate is required.
You must have a registered Nurse or Midwifery Certificate/Diploma from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria before your application will be approved for admission into the NOUN nursing program.
- Duration of study: Five (5) Calendar years with a one-year internship in a recognized health care institution.
- Registration obtained: Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Midwife (RM), Registered Public Health Nurse (RPHN), and Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN).
- Academic qualification: Bachelor of Nursing Science Degree (B.N.sc)
- Additional requirement: You are also required to have six months of working experience and a letter of attestation from the current place of clinical practice for registration into the Noun nursing program.
- A Higher National Diploma (HND) or a good first degree in a related field of study can equally get you admitted into the institution.
Remember, you are required to five (5) credits in English, Mathematics, a science subject, and two (2) other subjects.
POINTS TO NOTE:
- Only Registered Nurse with Licence/Certificates can apply for nursing at NOUN.
- Duration of study: Five (4) Calendar years with a one-year internship in a recognized health care institution.
- Registration obtained: Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Midwife (RM), Registered Public Health Nurse (RPHN), and Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN).
- Academic qualification: Bachelor of Nursing Science Degree (B.N.sc)
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS B.NSC. NURSING SCIENCE ENTRY LEVEL: 200
COMPULSORY O-LEVEL SUBJECTS |
|
Subject |
Min Grade |
| Biology | C6 |
| Chemistry | C6 |
| English Language | C6 |
| Mathematics | C6 |
| Physics | C6 |
MORE CREDIT PASSES AMONG THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS |
|
Subject |
Min Grade |
| Animal Husbandry | C6 |
| Book-keeping | C6 |
| Business Management | C6 |
| Civic Education | C6 |
| Commerce | C6 |
| Computer Studies | C6 |
| Cost Accounting | C6 |
| Data Processing | C6 |
| Economics | C6 |
| Financial Accounting | C6 |
| Fishery | C6 |
| Food & Nutrition | C6 |
| Further Mathematics | C6 |
| General Science/science | C6 |
| Geography | C6 |
| Government | C6 |
| Hausa Language | C6 |
| Health Science | C6 |
| Home Econs/mgt./science | C6 |
| Igbo Language | C6 |
| Islamic Studies/i.r.k. | C6 |
| Literature In English | C6 |
| Marketing | C6 |
| Office Practice | C6 |
| Tourism | C6 |
| Yoruba Language | C6 |
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