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How to become a Registered Nurse in Nigeria

Almost everyone I know, knows someone that wants to study nursing or switch careers to become a nurse..So, I made a video detailing the process and also my opinion about the available routes.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtN9kJVjo5k

Here's a brief breakdown on how you can become a Nurse in Nigeria

Major routes
• School of Nursing (general nursing program)
• University (Bachelor of Nursing Science)

SON requirements

5 credit passes in WAEC/NECO/NABTEB
✓Physics
✓Chemistry
✓Biology
✓English
✓Maths..in not more than 2 sittings
Plus some other personal documents like birth certificate, state of origin, school leaving cert etc

NB. Depending on the school, you may write an entrance exam (may entail phy,chem,bio, English, Maths & current affairs) and an interview.

Advantages of SON Route

It's shorter (3 years duration)
Early exposure to clinical areas

Disadvantages of SON Route

Gradually being phased out
Only RN certificate/license is awarded
Longer route to get BNSc

BNSc requirements

Same as for SON + JAMB

Advantages of BNSc route

More sought after these days
Academic degree + RN + RM and in some cases RPHN
Easier advancement to masters and doctorate degrees
Paid 1 year internship program

Disadvantages of BNSc

It takes longer (If your main aim is to travel abroad ASAP)
I hope this was informative for your pleasure.

Lalasticlala Mynd44 Dominique
Pls help out.

Great Tips.

Nurse Alabere.

I like Nurses but I don't know the reason

hedonister:
Great Tips.

Thank you