Akwa Ibom State College of Nursing Sciences - AKSCONS

Akwa Ibom State College of Nursing Sciences – AKSCONS

Akwa Ibom State College of Nursing Sciences widely known as AKSCONS is a state-owned tertiary health institution located in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The college is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). It was established by law in 2021 to train professional nurses, midwives, and mental health nursing specialists through structured academic learning and supervised clinical practice across multiple campuses in the state.

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AKSCONS operates a multi-campus system with facilities in Ikot Ekpene (main campus), Uyo (Anua), Uruan (Ituk Mbang), Eket, and Oron, providing students with access to diverse clinical training environments and modern nursing laboratories.

History of the Institution

Akwa Ibom State College of Nursing Sciences was formally established by law on 13 September 2021 as part of the state government’s healthcare education reform initiative. The institution was created to unify nursing and midwifery training schools in Akwa Ibom State into a single accredited college with standardized academic structure and improved clinical training quality.

Before its formal establishment, nursing education in the state was delivered through different standalone schools of nursing and midwifery across various hospitals and training centres. The consolidation into AKSCONS was designed to strengthen regulation, improve curriculum delivery, and align training with national NBTE and NMCN standards.

Since its creation, the college has expanded into a multi-campus institution and introduced the ND/HND Nursing Science programme, which combines classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and supervised clinical experience across affiliated hospitals.

Location

Akwa Ibom State College of Nursing Sciences (AKSCONS)
Main Campus: Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Other Campuses: Anua (Uyo), Ituk Mbang (Uruan), Eket, Oron

Official Website: https://www.akscons.edu.ng/
Programs Page: https://www.akscons.edu.ng/programs/nursing-sciences
News Page: https://www.akscons.edu.ng/news

The institution operates across multiple campuses within Akwa Ibom State, each connected to nearby teaching hospitals for clinical training.

List of Courses Offered by Akwa Ibom State College of Nursing Sciences

AKSCONS offers professional nursing programmes designed to prepare students for clinical practice and licensing examinations.

ND/HND Nursing Science

4-year programme (2 years ND + 2 years HND structure)
Leads to professional nursing qualification after completion
Includes classroom learning, laboratory work, and clinical postings

Basic Midwifery Programme

Focuses on maternal and child health
Includes antenatal, delivery, and postnatal care training

Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing

Specialized training in psychiatric and community mental health care
Includes clinical placements in mental health facilities

All programmes include supervised clinical training and compulsory professional examinations by NMCN.

Admission Requirements

ND/HND Nursing Admission

Five (5) O’Level credits in:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
Results must not exceed two sittings
Candidates must sit for UTME/JAMB
Must meet the approved cut-off mark
Must pass Post-UTME screening exercise

General Eligibility

Minimum age requirement is usually 16 years and above
Medical fitness is required
Screening and verification of documents is compulsory

Recent admission update shows the cut-off mark was reduced from 180 to 140 for the 2025/2026 session depending on policy adjustments.