College of Nursing Sciences, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital
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College of Nursing Sciences, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital is a nursing training institution located within the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital campus in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. It provides post-basic nursing education with a focus on specialized clinical nursing disciplines as part of the professional development of registered nurses. The college is affiliated with the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, a tertiary healthcare facility in Abuja, Nigeria.[1][2]
The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) was originally established as a specialist hospital in 1992 and later became a Federal Medical Centre before being upgraded to a teaching hospital in 2006. It serves as a major healthcare provider and training facility in the Federal Capital Territory.[3]
The College of Nursing Sciences at UATH was developed as part of the hospital’s educational mission to train nursing professionals in advanced and post-basic nursing specialties. It focuses on enhancing clinical skills and professional practice for nurses. (Institutional descriptions of programs indicate specialized training.)[4]
Academic programs
The college offers post-basic and specialized nursing education programs, including Post Basic Critical Care Nursing. These training programs are designed for registered nurses seeking advanced clinical skills and qualifications in specialized areas of nursing practice.[5]
Accreditation and recognition
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) conducts accreditation and quality assurance reviews of nursing training institutions in Nigeria. In May 2024, the NMCN visited the Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences of the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital to assess quality standards in nursing training and healthcare delivery.[6]
According to Nigerian nursing school listings, the college offers specialized nursing programs under provisional accreditation status — a category used while full program accreditation is completed.[7]
Admission
Admission into the college’s programs is generally open to qualified candidates holding professional registration as nurses and meeting required educational and clinical prerequisites. Entry requirements typically include a valid nursing license issued by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and relevant academic qualifications in science subjects.[7]
Specific details of application procedures and session dates are published by the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital’s admission office.