Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Position on Auxiliary and Quacks in Nursing

We Are All Involved in the Fight Against Quackery – NMCN

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has urged an “all hands on deck” approach to the fight against quackery in the profession. Emeka Onyebo of Nursing World Nigeria reports that the NMCN made this known at the mandatory continuing professional development program (MCPDP) for nurses held this week at the state school of nursing Agbor in Delta state.

 

Mr. Ernest Akuna, the NMCN Zonal Officer who spoke at the event reiterated that the council eye in this regard is the state NMCN committees set up in the various state. He said “Majority of us work in the private sector where quackery is at its peak, he urged nurses to make reports on issues of quacks to the state committee who would forward same to the zonal offices and finally to the council. He added that evidence must also back up reports. We are all involved in the fight against quackery he said. According to him, the NMCN collaborates with the movie industry to ensure the image of the profession is portrayed positively in the movies.

 

On the issue of why there was no provision for Degrees on the Nursing council license, the zonal representative informed the house that only professional qualifications are on the license just as it is in other professional bodies like pharmacy,

med lab etc.

 

He admitted delays in the processing of licenses and appealed to nurses to remain patient as the council was working assiduously to make acquisition of licenses after renewal as easy and friendly as possible. According to him, while the industrial strike action lasted, the licensing unit of the council was mandated to keep working, the council has also procured industrial sized car printers and all the back log of licenses would soon be a thing of the past.

 

On the current status of the national open university of Nigeria, Mr. Ernest said that the foundation of NOUN had some issues, hence council denied NOUN accreditation. He noted that certificates issued by the NOUN to graduates from 2013 were recognized up until those graduating in 2016 because students into these programs got their admission before NOUN lost its accreditation. Thus any admission before 2014 is recognized. He

encouraged nurses to use the NOUN avenue to pursue their degree certifications for progression in their fields when ever the accreditation is restored. On academic progression, he informed the house that Nnamdi Azikiwe and Ebonyi state university has started the post graduate diploma in nursing (PGDN) which nurses must leverage upon.

 

On the issue of nurses trained abroad, He said that when you train abroad and want to practice in Nigeria, you must undergo certain processes. According to him, some times these foreign universities are not recognized by the NUC, the NMCN forwards these foreign qualification to the ministry of education for quantification and acceptability before council can accept it, if NUC doesn’t recognize that institution then the NMCN would not recognize such institution. He warned that nurses should be careful of programs they pursue to avoid frustration at the end of such programs. He informed the house that the NMCN collaborates with NUC to ensure that university education in nursing is at peak.

On the issue of proliferations of schools of nursing and the failure of affiliations of these schools to universities, he said that the minimum qualification required to head a college of nursing was the MSc, and that if states lacked the manpower in terms of academic qualifications and infrastructure they would have no other choice than to request a state edict establishing a school of nursing instead of college of nursing. He added that for the affiliation to universities to work, graduate lecturers and not nurse tutors should make up the workforce of the school of nursing.

Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria List of Recognized Nurse Educator and Tutor Courses

This is to inform you that the Board of Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria at its 42″ General meeting has approved the following for the purpose of registration as Nurse Educators:

 

1. Diploma in Nursing Education (DNE) from Nurse Tutors’ Programme of the Federal Ministry of Health.

 

2. Professional Diploma in Education (PDE) of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).

 

3. Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).

 

4. Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing Education (PGDNE).

 

5. MSc Nursing Education from accredited Department. Nursing of approved universities.

 

In view of the above, all those who acquired the above qualifications from accredited institutions in Nigeria are encouraged to register with the Council as Educators.

 

Thank you.

 

Signed

Margaret C. Eze (Mrs)

Direct Nursing Education/ HOD For: Secretary General/ Registrar.

How to Authenticate Your Foreign Nursing Degree for NUC and Nursing Council Approval

The Federal Ministry of education is responsible for authenticating foreign degrees for Nursing registration and participation in NYSC scheme.

 

For NMCN registration,you will need to write a letter to FME for your certificate to be recognized. You write a request letter asking them to authenticate your institution in order to be able to process ur licence and you will have to attach a copy of your certificate If your school is on the list of school that the ministry have on it list, your certificate will be endorsed immediately and a certification letter will be given to you.

 

If your school is not on the list, the ministry will write to the ministry of education in d country where you graduated from to confirm the accreditation status of the said institution.

 

The letter should be addressed to the honorable minister of education and you will have to submit it by hand.

 

 

Nursing and Midwifery Council Address:

 

NMCN, Plot 713, Cadastral zone Life Camp, Gwarinpa, Abuja Foreign trained Nurses registration section

 

NYSC

NYSC, Plot 416, Tigris crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi str, Maitam, Abuja.

List of NUC Accredited Universities Offering Nursing Degree in Nigeria

1. University of Ibadan Full Accreditation 2014-2019

 

2. University of Nigeria Nsukka Interim accreditation 2014-2016

 

3. Obafemi Awolowo University full accreditation 2014-2019

 

4. Ahmadu Bello University Zaria Full Accreditation 2012-2017

 

5. University of Lagos, Akoka Interim Accreditation 2014-2016

 

6. University of Benin Full Accreditation 2013-2018

 

7. Bayero University Kano Interim Accreditation 2015-2017

 

8. University of Calabar Interim Accreditation 2014-2016

 

9. University of Ilorin Interim Accreditation 2015-2017

 

10. University of Jos Interim 2014-2016

 

11. University of Maiduguri Full Accreditation 2011-2016

 

12. University of Portharcourt Full Accreditation 2012-2017

 

13. Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Accreditation Denied 2012

 

14. National Open University of Nigeria Full Accreditation 2015-2020

 

15. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma Interim Accreditation 2016-2018

 

16. Abia state University, uturu Full Accreditation 2012-2017

 

17. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso Interim Accreditation 2012-2014

 

18. Imo State University Accreditation Denied 2015

 

19. Delta State University, Abraka Full Accreditation 2012-2017

 

20. Niger Delta University Full Accreditation 2013-2018

 

21. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki Full Accreditation 2014-2019

 

22. Babcock University Ilishan Remo Full Accreditation 2011-2016

 

23. Madonna University Interim Accreditation 2015-2017

 

24. Igbinedion University Full Accreditation 2015-2020

 

25. Afe Babalola University Interim Accreditation 2013-2016

List of Universities Offering Nursing Degree Programme In Nigeria

List of National University Commission Approved/Accredited NURSING Programmes in Nigerian Universities.

1) Abia State University, Uturu

2) Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti

3) Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma

4) Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo

5) Bayero University, Kano

6) Delta State University, Abraka

7) Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki

8) Evan Enwerem University, Owerri

9)Igbinedion University, Okada

10) Ladoke Akintola University of Science and Technology, Ogbomosho

11) Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island

12) Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

13) University of Benin, Benin City

14) University of Calabar, Calabar

15) University of Ibadan, Ibadan

16) University of Ilorin, Ilorin

17) University of Jos, Jos

18) University of Lagos, Lagos

19) University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri

20)University of Nigeria, Nsukka

21) University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt

FOR ENQUIRIES PLS CALL THE NUC ON 08033444595, 08098283826

List of Schools Offering Postgraduate, Masters and PhD Nursing Degree in Nigeria 2019

Below is the list of universities offering

Masters and PhD in Nursing in Nigeria. It may not be the complete list but can serve as a guide to those interested.

General Requirements

1. Bachelor degree in Nursing with a minimum CGPA of 3. 5 on a scale of 5 (but some schools may accept 3.0)

 

2. Five O level credit pass at not more than 2 sittings

 

3. Registration with NMCN

 

4. Transcript from the University you graduated from

 

5. Recommendation letters from your former lecturer or HOD (some schools might request for two)

 

6. Research proposal for PhD (some might not require)

 

7. NYSC certificate

 

Above are the general requirements it might be more than this in some schools so check the school application requirements before you apply.

 

Nursing specialties at Masters level

Below are the specialties you can earn your masters or PhD in Nursing from in Nigeria.

1. Maternal & Child Health Nursing;

2. Medical Surgical Nursing;

3. Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing;

4. Nursing Administration & Management

5. Nursing Education.

6 Community Health Nursing

 

Note that not all these universities run all these specialties ; some run like 2 while others may run more or run all

1. University of Calabar – Masters degree

2. University of Nigeria, Nsukka – Masters and PhD

3. University of Benin – Masters and PhD

4. Niger Delta University – PGD and Masters

5. Nnamdi Azikiwe University – PGD, Masters and PhD

6. University of Ibadan – Masters and PhD

7. Obafemi Awolowo University Ife – Masters and PhD

8. Babcock University Ilishan Remo – Masters

9. Ahmadu Bello University – Masters and PhD

 

Advice : The young Nurses and determined older Nurses are implored to continue to advance themselves academically in order to still retain their relevance in Nursing.

 

We never had concrete advisers during our time thus the several delays we had. Education is difficult and will take chunks out of your savings but you can do it if you’re determined, and you will be the better for it in the long run.

Wish you good luck in all your academic endeavours.

 

Enjoy a blessed morning

 

Wtitten by Lateef Yusuf Mary

UGONSA Takes Struggle for Internship and Proper Placement of Graduate Nurses to OAUTH

Chief Medical Director,

ObafemiAwolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH),

P.M.B. 5538, Ile-Ife,

Osun State, Nigeria,

 

Attention:

Director of Administration,

&

Head of Nursing Services, OAUTH,

 

Sir/Madam,

IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERNSHIP AND PROPER PLACEMENT OF GRADUATE NURSES IN OAUTH

 

Complements of the season and Nightingales’ greetings from members of the University Graduates of Nursing Science Association (UGONSA), the professional association of nurses with a minimum qualification of first degree in nursing.

 

2. We write to request that you implement the graduate nurses internship in your hospital and as well effect the proper placement of those that are already in the service as prescribed by the circular, REF No. HCSF/EIR/CND/S.100/ST/97 dated 8th September, 2016 from the office of the head of civil service of the federation (please refer Annexure A).

 

3. The referred circular has made a one-year internship training a compulsory part of nursing education for the Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc) degree as is obtainable with the university education of other healthcare disciplines with the implication that baccalaureate education of nurses is now incomplete and void without the internship training.

 

4. The opportunity of blending theory with clinical practice offered by the internship training is not only most beneficial to fresh graduate nurses but also to patients, especially as nurses form the first line of client care, have the highest visibility and number of hours spent with patients and maintain a ‘round-the-clock’ interaction with patients in the hospital.

 

5. Since the lives of people have been entrusted unto nurses’ care, it is imperative that they are adequately trained and motivated to perform this special responsibility effectively and efficiently hence our request for implementation of the internship training and proper placement of graduate nurses by your hospital.

 

6. For ease of implementation of our request we hereby avail you the Federal Ministry of Health’s guideline for implementation of internship and proper placement of graduate nurses (please refer Annexure B) and other relevant documents for your due guidance.

 

PRAYER

We passionately request that you

 

1. help fresh graduate nurses trained in Obafemi Awolowo University and other universities across the country complete their nursing education, vis-à-vis internship training, by offering them opportunity to run internship training in your hospital as is done for graduates of other healthcare disciplines.

 

2. upgrade existing nursing officers, who were on CONHESS 07 (.i.e Grade Level 08) before the release of the circular, to the new base of CONHESS 08 (Grade Level 09) effective from 8th September, 2016 (being the date of release of the circular REF No. HCSF/EIR/CND/S.100/ST/97 by the office of the head of civil service of the federation) as prescribed by the civil service circular, Ref No. B63279/S.7/II/T/273 dated 24th April, 2002 (please refer Annexure C).

 

3. Commence the employment of fresh graduate nurses on CONHESS 08 and upgrade the existing nursing officers who were wrongly employed on CONHESS 07 instead of CONHESS 08 even after 8th September, 2016 (the date the circular was released) to CONHESS 08 effective from the date of their employment.

 

Kindly accept the assurances of our esteemed regards.

 

Signed:

 

 

CHIEF (HON.) S.E.O. EGWUENU NURSE G.I. NSHI

National President National Secretary

Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Approved Post Graduate Nursing Degree Courses

This is to inform you that the Board of Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria at its 42″ General meeting has approved the following for the purpose of registration as Nurse Educators.

1. Diploma in Nursing Education (DNE) from Nurse Tutors’ Programme of the Federal Ministry of Health.

2. Professional Diploma in Education (PDE) of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).

3. Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).

4. Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing Education (PGDNE).

5. MSc Nursing Education from accredited Department. Nursing of approved universities.

In view of the above, all those who acquired the above qualifications from accredited institutions in Nigeria are encouraged to register with the Council as Educators.

Thank you.

Signed

Margaret C. Eze (Mrs)

Direct Nursing Education/ HOD For: Secretary General/


Registrar.

Nursing And Midwifery Council Of Nigeria Updated List Of Approved Private Providers Of Continuing Education Programme

The Council has approved some Private Providers to Run Continuing Education Programme(CEP) For Nurses and Midwives in Nigeria.

Please note that he validity of certificate issued for approved programmes is three years (3 years) from the date of the workshop/conference, for the purpose of renewal of licence.

Click HERE to view or downlaod the list of approved private providers

University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu 2019 Nursing Internship Application

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment in the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku/Ozala, Enugu into the following one year Internship posts.
1. House Officers
02. Dental House Officers
3. Pharmacy Interns
4. Physiotherapy Interns
5. Intern Radiographers
6. Intern Medical Laboratory Scientist
7. Nutrition & Dietetics Interns
8. Dental Therapy Interns
9. Dental Technology Interns
10. Nurse Interns
QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE FOR THE VARIOUS POSTS
Candidates for Post 1 must possesses any of the following (I) MB.BS (ii) M.B.BCH or its equivalent from a recognized University and must have registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)
Candidates for post 2 must possess any of the following (i) Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) (II) M.B.B.CH or its equivalent from a recognized University and must have registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)
Candidates for post 3 must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from recognized University and must have registered with the Pharmacists Registration Board of Nigeria (PRBN)
Candidates for post 4 must possess Degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized University and must have registered with the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria (MRTRBN)
Candidates for post 5 must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Radiography (B.Rad) from a recognized University or any other equivalent qualification and must have registered with the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN)
Candidates for post 6 must possess a Degree in Medical Laboratory Science from a recognized University and must have registered with the Medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)
Candidates for post 7 must possess a B.SC Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized University
Candidates for post 8 must possess a Higher National Diploma in Dental Hygiene from a recognized Health Institution
Candidates for post 9 must possess a Higher National Diploma in Dental Technology from a recognized Institution
Candidates for post 10 must possess a B.Sc Degree in Nursing from a recognized University and must have registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN)
Please Note: Candidates who do not have their Statements of Result and Current Practicing Licenses should not apply.
SALARY SCALE FOR THE POSTS Post 182 CONMESS 01 Posts 3,4,5,6,7,8,9 810 CONHESS 08
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates should visit the UNTH WEBSITE www.unthenugu.com.ng, and follow the link:- Online application. unthenugu.com.ng
CLOSING DATE
Six (6) weeks from the date of publication
Signed
Dr. Christopher C. Amah
Chief Medical Director