I am excited that you are interested in pursuing a nursing degree at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). Nursing is a discipline, a profession, and a service. This article provides you with all the information you need about the requirements for admission into NOUN Nursing School.
I understand that many students who are aspiring to pursue a career in nursing lack the general knowledge about the nursing career, the NOUN nursing program, admission requirements, and how to enroll to study nursing at NOUN. This article aims to fill that gap by providing you with comprehensive information about all of these topics.
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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.
What do nurses do? They save lives, prevent complications and prevent the suffering of patients. Just like Doctors, nurses are indispensable sets of people we can not do without.
Admission Requirements For Nursing Programme in NOUN
NOUN’s nursing programme has been fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and 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.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS B.NSC. NURSING SCIENCE ENTRY LEVEL: 200
NOUN Admission into BNSC Nursing is available for Direct Entry 200 Level only
| 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 |
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Registered Nurse Certificates of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
- A valid practice license issued by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
- Six months working experience, and letter of attestation from current place of clinical practice for registration.
Graduation Requirements
The following conditions are required to graduate from the B.NSc Nursing programme:
Years/ Semester Required: The candidate must have spent a minimum of 4 years (or 8 semesters) from entry (from 200 Level).
Credit Units: Candidates that entered the programme must have a minimum of 148 credit units including the 18 units of University electives to graduate.
Compulsory (Core Courses): The candidates must pass all compulsory (core) courses as listed in the outlined programme proposal (OPP) to graduate.
NOTE
- Only a registered nurse with a Licence/Certificate can apply for nursing at NOUN University.
- The duration of study is 4years
- Academic qualification: Bachelor of Nursing Science Degree (B.N.sc)
Please does noun offer admission into 100 level for NURSING
Yes
but you must be a registered nurse
Registered nurse as how?
You must have diploma in Nursing
Pls can I get any nursing school I can do part -time for diploma because I don’t have a nursing certificate just seeking for admission if I can get any part-time
Please what program can i do with my HND in chemical Engineering?
you can do PGD information technology
What about being an Auxiliary Nurse?
Please what is merit, upper credit in nursing at noun
I have diploma as a public health technician.can I apply
no
Please I am in Ghana can I apply for admission
Pls can I get any nursing school I can do part -time for diploma because I don’t have a nursing certificate just seeking for admission if I can get any part-time
Same as science lab tech?
Can I apply for any health course with this result?
English B3
Social studies B3
Int. science B2
Mathematics A1
Chemistry B3
Physics B3
Biology B3
Elective MathA1
no…
please can someone apply for nursing using college result
yes. if you stduy nursing in the college
Please can I get the admission form now and when is the CBT exam
Yes
https://edusportal.com/admission/apply-national-open-university-nigeria-noun-admission-step-step-guide/
So we can’t enroll into NOUN if one is not a register Nurse
yes, only a registered nurse can apply
I am a registered nurse please how can I apply.
follow this guide https://edusportal.com/apply-national-open-university-nigeria-noun-admission-step-step-guide/
Can a registered Midwife apply for Bnsc in nursing?
only a registered nurse can apply
What of registered midwife?
I will like to know if there is admission into school of nursing from 100 level.
Secondly, can someone with all the O’level requirements but he/she is an Auxiliary Nurse and working with government clinic for past 11 year now as Senior Health Attendant apply?
it’s only a registered nurse that can apply for nursing in NOUN
Can a registered midwife apply in noun
no, only a registered nurse can apply
we are going through alot
of what use is our RM if we can’t use it to continue school
Pls I don’t understand uwot u mean by u must be a nurse. Is it my learning it b4 getting enrolled? Like orgzilary nursing
Pls, can i start from 200L for B.N.sc nursing, and is the admission still on?
Yes… if you have the requirements stated in this article
i dont have any experience in nursing can i apply ,if no pls how do i get to be a registered nurse thanks
goto school of Nursing
Please can registered midwife apply
Please I need to be enlighten on the issue of I must be register nurse before the admission
I mean you must have diploma in nursing before you can apply.
you must have Registered Nurse Licence/Certificate
What can i do now have registered but I don’t have the certificate
I want to apply too but I studied lab technician
you can only do public health
What of midwifery certificate please?
pls, I’m a Registered Nurse but I want to know the requirements that qualifies me for admission into 200L, contrary to admission requirement 1 above.
Admission Requirements
1. Admission is available for 100 Level only.
2. A minimum of 5 credits in O’ levels.
3. Compulsory courses required in O’levels are Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
4. Registered Nurse Licence/Certificate is required.
5. Duration of study: Five (5) Calendar years with one year internship in a recognized health care institution.
6. Registration obtained: Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Midwife (RM), Registered Public Health Nurse (RPHN) and Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN).
7. Academic qualification: Bachelor of Nursing Science Degree (B.N.sc)
Please sir did you mean I can’t apply for nursing in noun without having certificate in register nursing
What if I wants to use jamb to study nursing with o level result
Can i apply with auxiliary certificate?……
Emmanuel please can we talk on WhatsApp have some questions
Yes. Send me your Whatsapp number.
07085483006
Pls can I have your WhatsApp number…
please can i apply for nursing bsc, with my ond gender health certisficate?
noo, only registered nurse can apply
I have a degree in microbiology I don’t know if I can study nursing with that ….
only registered nurse can apply
please do they accept ijmb for 200L nursing?
No
What about community health or junior community health cartificate/licensed
I am interested in the answer to this question.
I have a chew certificate, can I get admission into nursing?
no, only registered nurse can apply.
what if am not a registered nurse , can’t i enroll
Yes, you can’t enroll
but we should be able to apply without been a RN etc…. i thought we are actually applying to become one(RM,RN etc) so why requesting for a licence/certificate?…. so we have to attend a university before we come apply for nursing in NOUN?
but we should be able to apply without been a RN etc…. i thought we are actually applying to become one(RM,RN etc) so why requesting for a licence/certificate?…. so we have to attend a university before we come apply for nursing in NOUN?
Please l have BSC BIOLOGY AND PGDE,can l apply for nursing in noun?
No, you can’t apply
Please how can i register for nursing license, i just finished my secondary School last year, what can i do please????
Go to Health Tech or School of nursing.
after that you can come back for BSCN in NOUN
Good afternoon.. please I have certificate in health assistance can I use it to apply for bsc nursing in noun?
Nooo.. Sorry you’re not qualify
Hello, I have certificate in Community Health Extension Worker (SCHEW) can I apply for Bsc nursing in NOUN
Can someone get any other specialty like Peri op nursing certificate apart from psychiatry certificate?
Please am a graduate in community health diploma , can I enroll??
Pls when u mean health tech can I enrolled with diploma in community health worker. Into bsc nursing
No… only registered nurse/registered midwifery can apply
Please can I Enrol for nursing degree with a diploma in community Health Extension worker certificate
nooo
I am a Medical laboratory technician. Can I apply for this course.?
only registered nurse can apply
Can I apply for nursing after having public health nurse certificate
only RN can apply for nursing
What course will I study as a student which graduated from secondary but did not have the opportunity to go to school of nursing gwagwalada?
What will I be studying? But my main aim is to study nursing and not any other course
Don’t they have a class for people who want to study nursing but have not attended school of nursing and has no RN
But this is not fair Mr Gbenga, some of us are actually trying to do this for the first time and this is soo discouraging trust me. at least there should be some level of consideration especially for those of us who are taking interest in the course for the first time, pls encourage and not discourage us.
like me for instance, i am a graduate of Applied Microbiology why do i need to go to a university before studying Nursing in NOUN, thats not fair at all, please deeply look into this sir. I will be glad if you can kindly consider and look into our matter
thanks for your prompt and considerable response.
kind regards.
I have diploma in community health extension worker which direct entry course available for dat
apply through de for nursing in conventional university
I have applied for nursing already but I am not a registered nurse even though I have the experience of five years and a certified environmental health technician, how do I get my money back or change the course to pathology or anatomy?
Pls is the sale of form still on? If not, when will next be on?
form is always on sale
follow this guide How To Apply For National Open University Of Nigeria (NOUN) Admission Step By Step Guide 2019
Pls I graduated at health technology as public health and license can I apply for nursing
NOOOO
Admission Requirements
1. Admission available for 100 Level only.
2. A minimum of 5 credits in O’ levels.
3. Compulsory courses required in O’levels are Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics .
4. Registered Nurse Licence/Certificate is required.
Special Admission Consideration(s)
Hello sir, I got second class lower in chemistry, please can I enroll for nursing in noun ?
what if you are a registered dental nurse can u apply.
I don’t know about this
pls, go and make enquiry at any NOUN study centre close to you
Pls can u give a location of a noun center where we can ask
I studied human kinetics and health education can I apply for nursing since d requirement says its for registered nurse it is also related with nursing
No, you can’t apply
Pls,what is the requirements to start 200Level ,for nursing in NOUN.
you must be a registered nurse before you can apply for nursing in NOUN
How do we register for the license
Yes, am a registered nurse.can I start from 200Level like other universities are offering and run d programme for 4years?
Hello… Pls can I register for noun nursing program with only my 0’level result?
No, you must be a registered nurse before you can apply
Pls… What are the qualifications issued after the online BSc nursing program?
Currently running the program but haven’t heard about Being also given RM and public health. Kindly confirm sir.
If it’s true which level is the council exams taken?
I am a registered midwife can I apply for bsc in nursing in NOUN
Yes.
You can apply
Good evening sir, pls send me ur whatsapp number
08117413104
I am also a registered midwife,but in the article it’s only a registered nurse can apply
I am a registered nurse and I am interested in running a nursing program in NOUN. How long does it take to complete the program? Someone said it’s 4 years. And how often does one need to be in school?
Nursing program in NOUN takes 5yrs
you would be needed in school during exams
Will i be given license after completing the program.?
immediately after graduation
can registered midwives apply? I mean those who did basic midwifery only
Only registered nurse can apply…. admission can be given base on consideration by the school.
Pls goto any NOUN study centre close to you for more enquiry
Can an auxiliary nurse apply
yes.. if you have licence
I am an auxilary nurse. And I have my certificate from the hospital I was trained. Can I Apply in NOUN
do you have any licence as auxiliary nurse?
Can an auxiliary nurse applied…u know the license is not Government own
yes
Can someone that has a chemist certificate apply for nursing in noun
Is Licence the Certificate you got from the Hospital
Please I have a diploma in public health can i apply for b sc nursing at noun
NO, but Admission can be given based on consideration
Pls visit any NOUN study centre close to you and make enquires
does it mean the certificate u collect from the hospital i don’t understand pls explain better
I mean you must have diploma in nursing before yo can apply
Please I’ll like to know. Doing the program at noun qualifies you for RN,RPHN,RPN in addition to the Bsc certificate or you can be any of the above to gain entry into noun
you must be a registered nurse (RN) before you can gain admission to study nursing in NOUN
How can one be a registered nurse? Is it by going to d University for diploma programme or by going to school of nursing
By going to school of nursing or school of health tech
Good evening sir, pls can I apply with registered midwife certificate. If yes, let me the courses am to offer and how to register
no, you’re not eligible
Dear Mr Gbenga,
My sister elder is a food scientist at the moment but wants to purse her passion for nursing. She has no background in nursing at all. Can she start from the beginning in your institution?
What steps does she need to take?
I await your favourable response.
Thanks.
No, she’s not qualified
I am an auxilary nurse, and I have my certificate from the hospital I was trained. Can I Apply for nursing in NOUN with the certificate
Am a community health practitioner can i apply for bsc nursing in noun
Good morning I have bsc physiology can I apply to direct entry nursing in NOUN
Please what did you mean by lisence, am an auxiliary nurse I have my certificate and my identity card can I study nursing at noun university
you must have diploma in Nursing
you must have attended school of nursing or health tech
Am an auxiliary nurse can I do nursing in Noun?pls WhatsApp me 08105790718
If a qualification in view is RN RM why do you still limit your admission to 100levels for those already qualified as nurses but seeking to go for BNSc
2. Can RM nurse apply
3. Is there a window period for one to obtain any deficiency at admission
Thanks
With RM, how can one apply for Bsc. Nursing in NOUN and its duration of study?
Admission Requirements
1. Admission available for 100 Level only.
2. A minimum of 5 credits in O’ levels.
3. Compulsory courses required in O’levels are Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics .
4. Registered Nurse Licence/Certificate is required.
Special Admission Consideration(s)
200 level , 4 years
Can a CHEW student enroll for a Nursing program in NOUN University?
I left school of nursing in my second year but now a graduate of chemistry can I apply for Nursing at Noun with transcripts from the school of nursing…….
NO…
you can’t apply with transcript
pls is the course full time or per time at Noun ?
all NOUN Programmes are Open and Distance Learning (ODL)
I’m so much confused… I have certificate in health assistance… can I use it to apply for bsc nursing in noun? 100 level as said .
NO… Sorry you’re not qualify
Good afternoon.. please I have certificate in health assistance can I use it to apply for bsc nursing in noun?
I have a diploma from a school health and I studied community health care. Can I apply for nursing with my certificate
No… you’re not qualified
what you can apply for is Public Health http://nou.edu.ng/programmes/bsc-public-health
Can a nursing assistant apply for nursing BSC
PLs an I have a diploma in Hospital/ health administration and management . PLs can I use it to apply for nursing in your institution
NOO
I just finished from secondary school can I get admission into nursing at noun university
Nooo. You’re not qualified
Hi Gbenga,
I have a B.sc in Public health and wish to apply for B.NSc. Can I apply? Is any hope for me?
Visit any NOUN study centre close to you…
you can be offered admission base on consideration
Here are the Requirements
1. Admission available for 100 Level only.
2. A minimum of 5 credits in O’ levels.
3. Compulsory courses required in O’levels are Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics .
4. Registered Nurse Licence/Certificate is required.
Special Admission Consideration(s)
I am a Registered Nurse, Wishing to Apply for NOUN, 1. I Want To know if the One year Internship is part of the 5 years for NOUN ODL 2. Is It possible to get Admitted to 200l after meeting all the Requirements
No… You must start from 100 level – Admission available for 100 Level only.
No… You must start from 100 level
Please I have my RN and currently resides in Lagos State. I checked the requirements, does it mean we will be offered RM, RPHN
you will be offered BNSc
yes
Okay thanks
Are u sure there is licence? Its only BNSc certificate o. And dat is y u need a license b4 gaining admission there.
please, I went to a college of Health and I have my OND cert for Community Health; am I qualified to come study Nursing in NOUN?
Noo.
You can go for Public health or Environmental Health Science
I have my certificate from d hospital I was trained. Can I use it to apply for nursing?
yes
Hi, what if I’m a registered midwife, can I do Nursing at NOUN?
yes. you can apply
Plz wot course do u need to study in a school of health technology to qualified for admission into nursing program in noun
Nursing
Pls I av national diploma in community health can I apply for nursing science
no
You can apply for Public Health
I have my certificate from the hospital I was trained can I apply (auxiliary nurse)
Yes
Auxillary nursing is not legally acknowledged in Nigeria. To be a nurse you need a licence, which will issued after you have completed your training in school of nursing (3years), or in university. You will be required to write a board examination. If you pass ,the license will be issued to you.
My name is Bimbo, I went health tech Akure where I obtained my diploma in Community Health Extension Workers (SCHEW) can I apply for the admission and which level will I be admitted. Thanks
you can apply for Public health
I am a registered midwife, can I apply?
Please mention my name so I’ll be sure it’s my reply, thank you.
yes
you can apply
Good evening sir plz am an auxiliary nurse and I have my certificate can I apply I don’t have licence but I have my certificate
yes, you can apply
I was trained in a hospital, can I apply for bnsc in noun
nooo
How do i become an auxiliary nurse
Bt I went to ibadan branch I was told I can’t apply for it that is only mid wife
I am an auxiliary nurse and I have a certificate can I apply?
If I enroll at a particular NOUN center and along the line I relocated to another part of the country, can I continue my studies(exams) there or I have to go back to where I enroll?
What if I was train by a patent can I apply
no
Good day Mr Gbenga,
I graduated from College of Health Technology with Senior Community Health licence and certificate, can I apply for Nursing BSC in NOUN?
Am a registered midwife at the end of the program will the school allow me to sit for final exam and be awarded as a BNSc nurse
I have diploma in community health
Can I apply for BSC in nursing?
Hello, I have a BSc. in Parasitology & Entomology, can I start from 200L BSc. nursing?
Or are there other better ways to go about getting a BSc. Nursing, in NOUN?
Please can someone that is an auxiliary nurse apply?
Pls can I apply for nursing in noun with a RM( registered midwifery) certificate??
Which science course can u apply for with O level
B.Sc. Computer Science
B.Sc. Information Technology
B.Sc. Environmental Science and Resource Management
B.Sc. Environmental Management and Toxicology
B.Sc. Mathematics
B.Sc. Maths and Computer Science
B.Sc. Biology
B.Sc. Chemistry
B.Sc. Physics
I have diploma certificate in community health extension worker can I apply for direct entry into BNSC
Hi sir I’m community nurse with a licence of nursing and midwifery of Nigeria,graduated from college of nursing can i get admission into BSC nursing
yes
Pls sir, can I apply to study nursing at noun with basic certificate in midwifery and licence? And for how manybyear?
Also will o be awarded degree in nursing and midwifery with public health at noun? Wat re d qualifications from now after my bsc nursing and midwifery at noun. Thank you
Pls sir, I am still studying nursing in School of Nursing can I still apply for Nursing in NOUN since I have evidence as the students of the school.
noo, you can apply after you have graduated from school of nursing
Can i get admission with schew licence and certificate
Can i register with chew licence
no, not accepted
Please is there any scholarship?
Pls do they give registered midwives admission cos am thinking of applying now
Pls at the end of the studies, is there any other certificate giving outside the BSc
Please can I study nursing as a fresher, and how do I apply please
only registered nurse can apply for nursing in NOUN
Please is there any phone number for inquiries
Iam a .register nursery and wish to apply at Noun pls send the link to apply to me.
https://edusportal.com/registration/apply-national-open-university-nigeria-noun-admission-step-step-guide/
Good evening, can I apply for the B.SC nursing program direct entering using a B.SC biology degree?
noo
If i have diploma in health technician or OND result in SLT can I apply for Nursing plsss?
no, only registered nurses are qualified
Pls I just finished secondary school can I apply for admission at noun for nursing
no, only registered nurse can apply
Im community nurse with license/certificate can i apply for Bsc nursing
nooo
Good evening please I want to ask about this I apply for nursing in 2018 with dental Surgery technician certificate and I was admitted that time I was giving matric number I hope I can still further my education
Update your portal and continue from where you stop
https://edusportal.com/noun-students-portal-registration-guide-returning-students/
I just finished secondary school can I apply for admission at noun?
yes, you can apply.
Pls can I use IJMB or JUPEB certificate to study nursing in noun
I have ND results as a Lab technician can I apply for direct entry into nursing with it ? And pls is the Nursing course online teaching as well
Pls can I gain admission to study nursing with community nursing license
no, only registered nurse RN can apply for nursing
Good afternoon sir,I have my certificate as an auxiliary nurse can I apply
no
only RN can apply for nursing in NOUN
Can a registered midwife applied
no, only a registered nurse can apply
Can I applied for direct entry into nursing using bsc in education physics
noo
I’m a registered midwife Do I qualified for direct entry into bnsc nursing
noo, only registered nurse can apply
Please cn I get admitted with my olevel results into 100 level
yes
see how to apply https://edusportal.com/apply-national-open-university-nigeria-noun-admission-step-step-guide/
Am a registered midwife, what other certificate would be issued to me apart from BNSC.will they give RN.
I studied community health what are the basic requirements to study Bsc nursing
Can I apply for the registered Nurse, I have my license and certificate for health technician
only a registered nurse can apply for nursing in NOUN
please I want to understand something, for those that did not study nursing and Which to now how do we do about the (practice license) but have the 0-level.
you should go to school of nursing
Please do you offer food science for o level student
not, available
see the courses available here https://edusportal.com/courses-offered-national-open-university-nigeria-noun/
can someone who have Bsc public health apply for nursing?
no, only a registered nurse can apply
Can I get RN certificate from jupeb to study nursing in NOUN?
in your enquiry, u mentioned registered midwife .
how comes a midwife can’t get the admission
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE (ANY)
REGISTERED MIDWIFERY PASS
REGISTERED NURSE (RN) PASS
The error has been corrected
After graduation from NOUN as a DE Nursing student, will I be able to go for NYSC?
no, NOUN gives NYSC exclusion letter
please how can I get a rn certificate
is it to learn at a hospital
goto school of nursing if you want to become a registered nurse
Can i gain admision in 300 level into Nursing in NOUN with HND in Nursing from a College of Nursing
no, admission is only available for 200 level
what course can i apply in noun as a registered midwife
you can apply for public health
Have you gained that bsc nursing with that bsc public health
is the form still out….. I am a registered nurse
yes, form is on sale
What if l finish from college of health and l want to do direct entry to noun university to study nursing can l apply
yes, if you study nursing at college of health
pls do NOUN give direct entry admission to registered midwives
no, only a registered nurse can apply for nursing in NOUN
must the person go to school of nursing ??
can I use the certificate for private hospital to apply?
yes, only a registered nurse can apply