Katsina College of Nursing: ND/HND Nursing Accreditation 2023

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Katsina State College of Nursing Sciences is on the rise: but what has propelled its recent advancements? With accreditation secured, what novel programmes are on the horizon for aspiring nurses? Unfold the details of these significant strides forward.

Katsina State College of Nursing Sciences Satellite Campuses ND/HND Accreditations

It’s with immense pleasure that we convey to students and aspiring nurses across the Nigeria and beyond, that the esteemed Katsina State College of Nursing Sciences’ Satellite Campuses have achieved significant academic milestones.

Announcement Satellite Campuses secured accreditation for ND/HND Nursing.
Institution Katsina State College of Nursing Sciences
Accrediting Body National Board for Technical Education (NBTE)
Location Nana Babajo (Malumfashi) & Kasimu Kofar Bai (Katsina)
Effective From 2023/2024 academic session
Significance Enhances academic offerings & provides more student opportunities
Future Plans Bachelor of Nursing Sciences Degree (through affiliation)
Impact Positions College as a reference in Nursing & Midwifery in Africa

Katsina’s Malumfashi Campus Recognised as a Monotechnic Institution

The Nana Babajo College of Nursing Sciences, Malumfashi Satellite Campus, has secured the honour of being recognised as a Monotechnic Institution. This accreditation from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) authorises the campus to roll out their ND Nursing Programme, broadening the academic horizons for students from the 2023/2024 academic session onwards.

The Path Opens for HND Nursing at Katsina’s Satellite Campus

In a similar vein, the Kasimu Kofar Bai College of Nursing Sciences, Katsina Satellite Campus has also been granted the green light by the NBTE. This enables them to kick-start their much-anticipated HND Nursing programme, further solidifying the college’s commitment to offering a comprehensive suite of nursing courses.

A New Chapter for Both Campuses

These freshly minted approvals mean that both the Katsina and Malumfashi Satellite Campuses now proudly wear the badge of Monotechnic Institutions. The introduction of the ND Nursing programmes will not only enrich the curriculum of the college, but it will also present more doors of opportunity for students thirsting for top-tier Nursing Sciences Education.

Gearing Up for Bachelor of Nursing Sciences

But, there’s more! Stakeholders and the general public alike will be thrilled to learn that there are advanced preparations underway. The Kasimu Kofar Bai College of Nursing Sciences, Katsina, is looking to blaze a trail by launching a Bachelor of Nursing Sciences Degree programme. This exciting venture is proposed in collaboration with a notable conventional university in the Northwestern region.

A Landmark for Nursing and Midwifery Education

This groundbreaking achievement serves as a testament to the evolution of Nursing and Midwifery education in the country. It unmistakably embodies the Provost’s visionary ambition: to reposition the College as a beacon of excellence, setting the gold standard for Nursing and Midwifery education in Africa.

To the students, educators, and everyone involved in this journey, this isn’t just news. It’s a proclamation of commitment, progress, and unwavering dedication to the future of healthcare education.

Olusegun Fapohunda