College of Nursing Sciences, Obudu HND Admission 2025/2026

Cross River State College of Nursing Sciences, Obudu invites qualified nurses for the Higher National Diploma (HND) Public Health Nursing/Midwifery programme for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The college calls on registered nurses and midwives who meet the set entry requirements to pick up the form on campus and prepare for the screening date.

Scam alert: no sales of forms online

There is no online sale of forms.
All payments and form collection take place only at the College of Nursing Sciences, Obudu.
Prospective students should ignore any social media pages, agents or websites that claim to sell the admission form.

Programmes at Cross River State College of Nursing Sciences

The college is taking applications for:

• HND Public Health Nursing/Midwifery

These programmes are for registered nurses and midwives who want to grow in public health practice or midwifery care.

Mode of application

All steps take place in the college. The process is simple:

1. Pay the sum of Thirty-Five Thousand, Five Hundred Naira (₦35,500) only into the College Account.
2. Take the evidence of payment to the College Bursary.
3. Collect an official receipt from the College Bursary.
4. Present the receipt at the Registry Department to collect the admission form.
5. Fill the form carefully in clear writing.
6. Attach all required documents.
7. Submit the completed form and documents at the Registry Department.

Prospective students should keep copies of all payment slips and receipts for their records.

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet all the following requirements:

• At least five credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics
• Credits must be in not more than two sittings in WAEC, NECO or NABTEB
• National Diploma (ND) or its equivalent in Nursing
• Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Midwife (RM) certificate or any other basic Nursing certificate, such as Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)
• At least one year post-qualification experience after RN, RM or other basic Nursing certificate

Only candidates who meet these requirements will be considered for the HND Public Health Nursing or HND Midwifery programme.

Documents to attach when submitting the form

Applicants should present both the originals and photocopies of the documents listed below and also attach photocopies to the form:

• First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)
• West African Senior School Certificate (WASC) or WAEC result
• NECO result (if used)
• ND, RN, RM or other basic Nursing certificate, as applicable
• Birth certificate or sworn declaration of age
• Certificate of origin
• Two recent passport-sized photographs on white background
• Two phone numbers of sponsor or sponsors

The Registry Department will check the documents before final submission.

Important dates for 2025/2026 session

Applicants should take note of these dates:

• Closing date for sale and submission of forms: 28 November 2025
• Screening date: 1 December 2025

Students are advised to complete all payment and form submission well before the closing date to avoid last-minute rush.

Screening venue

All screening activities will take place at:

College of Nursing Sciences, Obudu

Applicants should come with original documents, photocopies, writing materials and any other items stated on the form or in later notices from the college.

Contact details

For more information or questions on the HND Public Health Nursing or HND Midwifery programme, applicants can contact the college through:

• Email: crscnsobudu@consob.edu.ng
• Phone: 09021688822

Enquiries should be clear and include the caller’s name and area of interest, such as HND Public Health Nursing or HND Midwifery.

Final note for applicants

Cross River State College of Nursing Sciences, Obudu gives nurses and midwives a chance to move higher in their practice through the HND Public Health Nursing/ Midwifery programmes. Students who meet the requirements, pay the approved fee, submit full documents and keep to the stated dates stand a good chance of taking part in the screening and, if successful, starting the 2025/2026 academic session at Cross River State College of Nursing Sciences.