A rigorous, NMCN-accredited 3-year programme that transforms dedicated students into compassionate, clinically competent Registered Nurses ready to serve in any healthcare setting in Nigeria and beyond.
The Basic Nursing programme at SCNS is a three-year full-time course leading to the award of a Registered Nurse (RN) certificate, fully recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). It provides a comprehensive grounding in the art and science of nursing — preparing graduates for safe, ethical, and effective practice across all clinical settings.
Students rotate through medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric, and community wards at affiliated teaching hospitals, gaining broad clinical exposure under qualified supervision. The programme combines theoretical instruction with hands-on simulation laboratory practice, ensuring clinical competence is built from the very first year of training.
"Learning and Caring for Humanity"
To cultivate competent, compassionate nursing professionals through transformative education, evidence-based practice, and strategic clinical partnerships — advancing community health and national well-being.
To produce visionary nurse leaders and advocates who redefine quality healthcare delivery with integrity, moral courage, and a commitment to equity in every community they serve.
Nursing is a sacred blend of science, empathy, and ethical rigour. Guided by NMCN standards and global best practices, we nurture lifelong learners who respect human dignity and drive positive change.
Your pathway to becoming a Registered Nurse starts here
A balanced progression from foundational sciences to advanced clinical nursing practice
| Grade | Score Range | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| A | 70 – 100% | Distinction |
| B | 60 – 69% | Upper Credit |
| C | 50 – 59% | Lower Credit |
| D | 40 – 49% | Pass |
| F | 0 – 39% | Fail |
Your journey from student to licensed Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
Upon successful completion, graduates register with NMCN and obtain a practising licence renewable every 3 years.
Successfully complete all three years with a minimum CPGA meeting NMCN graduation requirements.
Complete all phases of Supervised Clinical Work Experience (SCWES) in affiliated teaching hospitals.
Present required clinical case studies and the final-year nursing research project for assessment.
Pass the Computer-Based Test (CBT) pre-professional examination administered by NMCN.
Sit and pass the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Professional Licensing Examination.
Register as a Registered Nurse (RN) with NMCN and receive your professional practising licence.
Basic Nursing graduates are equipped for diverse roles across all levels of healthcare
Clinical nursing roles in government and private hospitals, managing patient care across all wards and specialties.
Primary healthcare delivery at PHCs, community clinics, and rural health posts serving underserved populations.
SCNS graduates meet NMCN standards recognised for international nursing practice in the UK, Canada, and beyond.
Clinical instruction, professional development, and nursing school teaching after post-graduate qualification.
Deliver compassionate, dignified, evidence-based care
Conduct thorough health assessments and nursing diagnoses
Safe drug calculation, administration, and monitoring
Perform core nursing procedures with technical precision
Lead nursing teams and coordinate multi-disciplinary care
Apply current research to improve nursing care outcomes
Engage in continuous professional development and specialisation
Practice to international nursing competency frameworks
SCNS offers a full pathway from entry-level to advanced nursing and midwifery practice.
"Every patient deserves a nurse who is both competent and compassionate — that is what SCNS produces."
Admissions are open for 2026/2027. JAMB score 140+. Five O'Level credit passes required. Apply now and take your first step toward a career that truly matters.