Brief History of the College
St. Joseph's Hospital, Adazi-Nnukwu was founded in 1938 by the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha. As at that time, it was the only medical institution in the old Awka province and beyond. The ideals of the founding fathers were to carry medical care to the hinterlands.
The School of Midwifery started training in 1940 with Grade II Midwifery Training after a visit by the Midwives Board of Nigeria. In February, 1963, the School was re-inspected by Nursing and Midwifery board and upgraded the School to Grade I Midwifery training school. The School ran both Basic and Post Basic Midwifery programmes until 2003 when it opted solely for Basic Midwifery Programme.
With the advent of Reformation of Nursing and Midwifery education and practice in Nigeria, the Proprietor through the help of the then Anambra State Government, rebuilt the school structure to accommodate both Schools of Nursing and Midwifery, creating College of Nursing Sciences, St. Joseph's Hospital, Adazi-Nnukwu, running BNSc degree programmes in affiliation with Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka.
Vision
To train Nurses with good leadership qualities, high sense of responsibilities, good initiative, continued interest in self-education and a thirst for knowledge and research in accordance with modern day technology to enable them function effectively in the field of Nursing both at home and abroad to move the profession to an enviable standard.
Mission
To create opportunities for each student to attain fulfillment in life and develop an awareness of present day needs, so that they may become efficient and professional nurses, thus providing quality Nursing Manpower towards delivery of qualitative, affordable and equitable healthcare services.
Philosophy of the College
The philosophy of the College of Nursing, St. Joseph's Hospital, Adazi-Nnukwu located at the heart of Adazi-Nnukwu, Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria is derived from the philosophy of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, which takes cognizance of the belief that health is a fundamental human right, and that nursing education should foster scientific, clinical, and humanistic development.
Institutional Overview
Location:
St. Joseph's Hospital, Adazi-Nnukwu, Anaocha LGA, Anambra State
Founded:
1938 (Hospital) • 1940 (Midwifery Training)
Motto:
Scientia, Amor et Officium
Degree Affiliation:
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka
Regulatory Approval:
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) & NBTE