Gombe State School of Nursing and Midwifery was established under Gombe State University, Nigeria, in 2004 [1] under the government of Governor Danjuma Goje, as a state-managed institution for the teaching of nursing and midwifery.[2][3]
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 2004 |
| Location | Gombe Gombe State Nigeria |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | https://www.cnsgombe.org/ |
History
editThe administration of Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya stated that the institution was established in line with the tripartite mission of institutions of higher education which involves teaching, research and service, as well as production of knowledge through research,[4] building of an exemplary character in the individual student through learning and engaging the society in the exchange of ideas through service.[5]
As governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya had announced the decision of relocating the state College of Nursing And Midwifery to Akko.[6] A group known as Gombe North Awareness And Reform Initiative (GONARI) has appealed to the State Government to reverse the decision relocating the college. In 2021, there were plans by the Governor of Gombe State, Governor Inuwa Yahaya to convert the abandoned building of the school to a campus of the Gombe State University.[7]
Conversion to state school of nursing campus
editGombe state governor converted the abandoned college of nursing to full state school of nursing campus.[8]
Colleges in the school
editCourses in midwifery
edit- Basic Midwifery
Courses in nursing
edit- Higher National Diploma (HND) in Nursing
- Post Basic Nursing
Admission requirements
editapplicants Seeking admission into Gombe state school of nursing must possess a minimum of five credits in their WAEC/NECO/GCE/NABTEB, achieved in no more than two sittings, including Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, English, and Biology. And the, candidates must fall within the age bracket of 16 to 35 years old.[9]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ IV, Editorial (2018-06-13). "Gombe science varsity's path to excellence". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- ^ "School Of Nursing And Midwifery Gombe « HEYHEALTHCLINICS". heyhealthclinics.com.ng. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- ^ "College of Nursing and Midwifery Gombe". Archived from the original on 2023-06-10. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
- ^ "Gov Yahaya Inaugurates Governing Council of Gombe State Varsity, School of Nursing Board, Others". THISDAYLIVE. 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
- ^ "Reverse Your Decision To Relocate Gombe College Of Nursing To Akko, GONARI Begs Inuwa Yahaya". Daylight Reporters. 2021-07-29. Retrieved 2022-03-28.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Gombe converts abandoned college to university campus". 2021-10-08. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- ^ "Quality Education: As Governor Inuwa Breathes Fresh Life Into Gombe College Of Nursing". 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ Fapohunda, Olusegun (2023-09-24). "👩⚕️ Dreaming of a Nursing Career? CONS, Institute of Health Sciences, Gombe, has opened admissions for ND/HND Programmes 2023/2024! 🏥". MySchoolGist. Retrieved 2024-04-23.