The NYSC is a one-year mandatory service scheme for Nigerian graduates with a mission to foster national unity and development among the youths in the country.
Many students who are interested in pursuing a career in nursing often wonder if they will have to go for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) after completing their school of nursing.
| School of Nursing |
| Institutions that provide three-year nursing programs leading to the RM/RN. |
| Schools of nursing prefer SSCE, which can also include WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, or GCE credentials without the need for the JAMB. |
| Last three years. |
| A nursing school doesn’t currently have the legal ability to produce its graduates for the NYSC.
A three-year program that is equivalent to a diploma is called Basic Nursing/Midwifery. Hence, not yet eligible for NYSC. If after becoming a registered nurse and you gain admission for a nursing degree by direct entry into any university and spend an extra 4 years, you are eligible for NYSC after completion. |
| Attending the school of nursing is less expensive than college courses.
The tuition costs are often lower, which can be a relief. Bear in mind that there are still additional costs to take into account, such as those for textbooks, clothing, clinical supplies, and lodging if necessary. |
| Comprehensive curriculum is provided to give students a solid foundation in nursing.
Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Nursing Ethics, and several nursing specialties, including Psychiatric Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, and Community Health Nursing, are among the topics you’ll study. Three years of classroom education, hands-on laboratory work, and clinical rotations in hospitals and community health clinics make up the program. |
NYSC After School of Nursing
Not all nursing graduates in Nigeria are eligible for the NYSC.
According to the NYSC Act, only holders of the Higher National Diploma (HND) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from accredited tertiary institutions in and outside Nigeria are qualified for the service.
This means that graduates of school of nursing, which is a three-year diploma programme, are not required to go for the NYSC.
This does not mean as a school of nursing graduate, you cannot further your education and become eligible for service.
If you wish to do so, enroll for a degree programme in nursing at any university that offers it.
This will enable you to obtain a BSc degree in nursing, which is equivalent to a four-year degree.
After graduating from university, you will have to undergo a one-year internship at an approved health facility, where you will gain practical experience and skills in your field of study.
Upon completion of the internship, you will be mobilized for the NYSC.
