Are you aspiring to pursue a career in nursing and midwifery? The Kwara State College of Nursing Sciences, Oke-Ode, has officially released its admission forms for the 2023/2024 academic session. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through all the essential details you need to know to secure your spot in the Basic Nursing and Midwifery programme.
Admission Timeline:
- The admission process kicks off from Monday, 2nd October, and closes on Friday, 20th October 2023.
- Register between 8:30 am to 3:00 pm daily (excluding public holidays and weekends).
Venue:
- All registration activities will take place exclusively at the school’s main campus.
Registration Fees:
- Indigenes: N 14,000.00
- Non-Indigenes: N 16,000.00
- Includes processing fee (N8,000.00), Nursing and Midwifery Committee fee (N500.00), and Customized file fee (N500.00).
Admission Requirements:
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Age: Between 17 and 35 years old.
- Educational Qualifications: Possess original and two photocopies each of FSLC, WASSCE, GCE, NECO, or NABTEB certificates.
- Additional Documents: Recent color passport photographs, birth certificate or age declaration, certificate of Local Government of Origin, and change of name (if applicable).
Entrance Examination:
- After submitting the application form, eligible candidates will undergo an entrance examination. This assessment is crucial to evaluate applicants’ knowledge and aptitude for nursing and midwifery.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions):
- What is the application deadline?
- The admission process concludes on Friday, 20th October 2023. Ensure your application is submitted before this date.
- Where can I register for the admission process?
- All registration activities will take place at the main campus of the College of Nursing Sciences, Oke-Ode.
- How much is the registration fee for indigenes and non-indigenes?
- Indigenes pay N14,000.00, while non-indigenes pay N16,000.00, inclusive of processing and committee fees.
- What are the age requirements for prospective students?
- Applicants must be at least 17 years old and not more than 35 years old.
- What documents are required during the application process?
- Essential documents include educational certificates, passport photographs, birth certificate or age declaration, Local Government Origin certificate, and change of name (if applicable).