Advanced Nursing
and Human Care
Developing polyvalent nurses who combine scientific competence, clinical discipline, and moral integrity to meet the holistic health needs of individuals, families, and communities.
Brief History of the Department
The department of nursing science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Madonna University, Elele was established in the year 2001 with the initial admission of 14 students in October 2001, under the headship of Prof. Mrs. O.C. Nwana. The department is integrated with a 250-bedded Madonna University Teaching Hospital so that nursing education, service, and research are closely combined with quality patient/client care.
Ever since, the Department has continued to witness tremendous yearly increase in student enrolment as well as in its facilities, structure and staff-wise. In 2013, the department increased the number of courses with the incorporation of Health Economics and Nursing informatics in the curriculum.
Graduates of the university are working very hard flying the flag of the university in different countries of the world. The department graduates polyvalent Nurses imbued with essential moral, humanitarian and ethical principles required to meet the preventive, promotive and rehabilitative health needs of the individuals, families and communities entrusted in their care.
Compassion through Clinical Excellence
The Department of Nursing Science believes that nursing is both an art and a science. Our philosophy is grounded in the belief that excellent health education must combine rigorous scientific knowledge with practical competence and ethical maturity.
We teach our students to see the patient not merely as a clinical case, but as a human being with physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. This holistic approach ensures that our graduates provide care that is as compassionate as it is competent.
Professional Formation
Graduates are trained to satisfy nationally and internationally recognized standards, working effectively within multidisciplinary health teams while upholding the University's tradition of decency in education and morals.
Training for Polyvalent Excellence
Clinical Competence
Equip students with advanced skills in preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care.
Ethical Integrity
Form nurses who practice with dignity, respect for human life, and strict adherence to professional ethics.
Research Orientation
Foster a culture of evidence-based practice and scientific inquiry to improve patient outcomes.
Holistic Care
Prepare students to care for the individual, family, and community across all stages of the lifespan.
Professional Leadership
Develop leadership capacity for nursing management in hospitals and public health systems.
Community Wellness
Produce nurses capable of leading health promotion and disease prevention initiatives.
Professional Certification
Regulatory Approval
Our nursing programme is rigorously audited to ensure it meets both national and international standards of health education.
- Provisional approval by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (N&MCN).
- Interim and full accreditation status granted by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
Clinical Integration
The department leverages its partnership with the Madonna University Teaching Hospital to ensure seamless transitions from theory to practice.
- Direct access to 250+ bedded clinical facility.
- Hands-on training in various specialized wards.
The Polyvalent Graduate
We aim to produce "Polyvalent Nurses" professionals capable of operating across various sectors of healthcare, including critical care, community health, and nursing administration.
"Our graduates are not just health providers; they are the heartbeat of patient care, blending science with an unwavering commitment to human dignity."
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