Scientia, Amor et Officium
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 both at home and abroad.
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, providing quality nursing manpower towards qualitative, affordable and equitable healthcare services.
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, fostering scientific excellence and Christian love.
Application forms are currently available for our accredited degree, diploma, and certificate programmes.
Full Degree Programme (UNIZIK Affiliated)
Comprehensive university degree programme combining rigorous academic theoretical education with extensive clinical rotations.
4 Years (ND/HND) • Approved by NMCN
4-year intensive ND/HND licensure programme with comprehensive bedside surgical and medical rotations.
Scientia, Amor et Officium
Combining academic rigor, state-of-the-art simulation laboratories, and direct clinical postings at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Direct clinical training within St. Joseph's Hospital campus, offering real-world bedside ward rounds, patient diagnosis, and emergency maternal care experience.
Running accredited Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) degree programmes in academic partnership with Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka.
Fully certified curricula compliant with national nursing benchmarks, high exam pass rates, and international credential recognition.
High-fidelity human patient simulators, digital monitors, anatomical models, and maternal delivery simulators for intensive hands-on mastery.
Founded in 1938 with a legacy of Christian moral formation, strict discipline, compassionate care, and continuous academic excellence.
Consistently leading Anambra State and the South-East region in NMCN professional qualifying exam pass rates, with alumni practicing worldwide.
Stay informed with the latest academic bulletins, screening notices, and council verifications.
Applications are officially open for Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc). UTME minimum cut-off is 180. Candidates with awaiting results must upload O'level to JAMB before screening.
Candidates are required to print their photo-cards from the portal and arrive at the CONSA ICT Centre 30 minutes before their designated batch time.
The historic Capping & Robing Ceremony for the newly admitted sets of Nursing and Midwifery students has been scheduled with high solemnity.
Explore our modern learning environment, clinical skills laboratories, bedside ward postings, and student life.
Hands-on delivery and neonatal resuscitation practice sessions.
Interactive demonstration of vital patient clinical procedures.
Conducive, air-conditioned lecture spaces for theoretical medical instruction.
Senior clinical nurse preceptors guiding students through real-time patient history taking and intravenous medication procedures.
Vibrant student social life celebrating Nigerian cultural heritage and collegiate unity at Adazi-Nnukwu.
