Anambra State College of Nursing Sciences
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The Anambra State College of Nursing Sciences (ASCONS) is a tertiary health sciences institution located in Nkpor, Anambra State, Nigeria. It is owned and funded by the Anambra State Government and offers professional nursing education. The college and other approved nursing institutions in Anambra State are regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).[1][2][3]
The Anambra State College of Nursing Sciences, Nkpor originated from nursing training programs previously administered through the School of Nursing at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Nkpor. In recent years, the institution was upgraded to a college, reflecting its expanded mandate to offer tertiary nursing programmes accredited by national education authorities.[4]
Accreditation and Regulation
ASCONS operates under oversight by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for its diploma and higher diploma programmes. It is also monitored professionally by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), which maintains a registry of approved nursing and midwifery training institutions in Nigeria. The NMCN's approved list includes ASCONS along with other nursing colleges in Anambra State offering Nursing and Midwifery programmes.[1]
Academic Programmes
The Anambra State College of Nursing Sciences offers the following accredited academic programmes:
National Diploma (ND) in Nursing – This is a two-year diploma programme designed to equip students with clinical and theoretical knowledge necessary for professional nursing practice. The programme is accredited by the NBTE.[5]
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Nursing – An advanced technical nursing qualification for diploma holders, preparing graduates for leadership and specialised roles in clinical and community care.[6]
Both programmes require candidates to meet UTME and secondary school credit requirements, typically including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.[6]
Directorate, Departments and Units
Directorate
- College Registrar's Office
- Academic Planning and Quality Assurance
- Admissions and Records
- Student Affairs and Welfare
- Finance and Accounts
Departments
- Department of Nursing Sciences
- Department of Clinical Practice and Skills
- Department of General Studies
- Department of Community Health Nursing
Units and Offices
- Examination and Assessment Unit
- Guidance and Counselling Unit
- Physical Facilities and Maintenance
- Clinical Placements Coordination Office
- Library and Learning Resources
Admissions
Admission into ASCONS's programmes is based on Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results and screening exercises, as well as O Level credit requirements (WAEC/NECO). Candidates must meet minimum score thresholds set by the college and NBTE. Prospective students typically complete post-UTME screening and submit documentation in person at the college campus.[7]