Nursing sciences is a course that is well known in Nigeria with many female students wanting to study the prestigious course. Though the course is not strictly for women as very few men also study it, it has gained massive support among female students across Nigeria, Ghana and beyond.
For students who want to study nursing in the university, choosing the right subjects when writing WAEC and JAMB is paramount and important for subsequent placement and admission into the university or higher institution. In this article, we would be looking at the WAEC/WASSCE requirements needed to comfortably get admission to study nursing in the university.
Nursing As a Profession in Nigeria
Nursing is a healthcare profession that focuses on helping individuals and their families recover from illness and maintain optimal health and quality of life.
In terms of whether nursing is a professional course, The Gallup Poll (2022) has consistently ranked nursing as the most trusted profession in its annual polls of Americans. Since 2005, 80% of Americans have rated nursing as the most trusted profession.
Nurses differ from other types of healthcare providers in that they have a broad scope of practice and approach to medical care. They play an important role in promoting health, preventing illness, and caring for all people, including the disabled and those who are physically or mentally ill.
Nurses are responsible for the ongoing care of sick people, assessing their health status and assisting them throughout the recovery process.
Nursing As a Course to Study
Bachelor of nursing programs are vocational, which means that at the end of your degree, you will be directly trained to become a qualified nurse. Teaching will begin with a foundation in the fundamental knowledge and skills required of all nurses, such as how to have a good “bedside manner,” observe how patients respond to treatment, and administer medication. The nursing degree will then allow you to apply what you’ve learned in a practical setting, such as a hospital ward, as well as specialize in an area of nursing that interests you.
Bachelor of nursing course structures varies across the world, but in Nigeria, they typically last four to five years.
Your path to becoming qualified nurses may differ as well. In Nigeria, for example, becoming a registered nurse (RN) does not require a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Instead, you could pursue a two or three-year diploma or associate’s degree in nursing at a nursing school, both of which will prepare you to become a licensed nurse.
To become a registered nurse, ensure that the nursing program you choose is approved by the relevant authority in the country where you want to work.
WAEC Subjects Combination for Nursing
The approved WAEC subjects’ combination for Nursing sciences include subjects such as.
- Mathematics
- English
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
That means for your chances to get admission into an institution that offers Nursing sciences, one has to make sure in WAEC that he/she gets at least a C6 in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Other additional courses that can be an added advantage include Further Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Data Science, Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Fishery, Civics Education etc.
For your chances to get admission into an institution that offers Nursing sciences, one has to make sure in WAEC that he/she gets at least a C6 in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
No, you cannot study nursing with a D7 in Physics. You are required to get at least a C6 in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Yes, it is possible to combine WAEC and NECO results for admission to any Nigerian university, polytechnic, or college of education. In Nigeria, both WAEC and NECO results are valid for considerations for admission into the higher institution.
The JAMB score for nursing is not static, but for a good chance to get admission in the university, the student should get at least 250 to stand a chance as nursing is very competitive.
The best university to study nursing in Nigeria is the University of Nigeria (UNN).
Nursing Science is a good course to study in Nigeria as it is a professional course with opportunities that are limitless.
