About

About us

Sancta Maria Catholic College of Nursing Sciences, Uzairue is a community of learners including students, parents and staff who are dedicated to creating an academically rigorous, culturally caring and inclusive learning environment. We are Reaching Excellence in Academics and Changing History! Together, we are champions of knowledge, our communities, the environment and of our futures. Sancta Maria Catholic College of Nursing Sciences students are goal-oriented, critical thinkers and community leaders who are dedicated to achieving the highest level of integrity and academic success.

The administration and staff are committed to providing a challenging and supportive learning environment where all students can succeed and reach their full potential. Every member participates in cycles of continuous learning and improvement that includes establishing high expectations, goal setting, planning, action and reflection. We develop a culture of excellence that includes a robust instructional program aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria with a focus on implementing Balanced Literacy through Reading and Writing clinical experiences, as well as by building language, literacy and competency across all subject areas.

To this end, we seek to develop well-rounded students who exemplify health, wellness and character development.

BRIEF HISTORY

Sancta Maria Catholic College of Nursing Sciences, Department of Midwifery, Uzairue was established by the inception and vision of the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, His Lordship Most Rev. (Dr.) Gabriel G. Dunia, who saw the need to empower the taming young girls in the environment, Edo North and its Environ to help in the reduction of maternal mortality and morbidity rate in line with WHO goal.

The Nursing college was established to educate students midwives both in theory and practice with a view of them becoming registered midwives and to toll on the right path of becoming good leaders in Nursing profession.

This Vision was achieved through the dynamic roles of the Hospital Administrator Very Rev. Fr. Sylvester
Attashie. The first Provost of the college was Lady C.O Uwaleme from July 2019 – May 2021.

MISSION STATEMENT

Reaching out to the unreached through the provision of qualitative health care service.

VISION STATEMENT

To be the best nursing college in Nigeria with competent midwives of international standard who can meet the demands if present and future challenges in this changing complex society.

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core values

True to both the NMCN mission and the founding intentions of Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Sancta Maria Catholic College of nursing Sciences offers a holistic education in the catholic tradition.

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A holistic teaching process, geared towards the proper education and provision of professional nursing care in Communities.

social focus

We create avenues for our students to strive socially, this helps uphold societies and cultures; it is also a key part of individual development

inclusion

Are classes are tailored to every student's understanding and our teaching methods are students inclusive.

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Student support services help keep these students in check by giving them tools to break through their barriers to completion.

academic exellence

Conducive Environment

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Proper Clinical experience

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We provide opportunities to succeed

Academic achievement is important for the successful development of young people in society. Students who do well in school are better able to make the transition into adulthood and to achieve occupational and economic success. – Janelle Regier

opportunity

When choosing a career in nursing, prospective nurses can focus on specialized areas of medicine. The following list provides 31 nursing career paths, along with the requirements to successfully obtain each role.

This guide highlights the basic role of nurses within each specialization and includes projected job growth rates and average salary data. A general overview of each nursing career option can help prospective professionals determine if a specialty career in nursing aligns with their professional goals.

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Is the Registration form On Sale?

To know if the registration form for any academic session is on sale, interested applicants should visit the admissions page via the page menu above to begin their application process, the content of the application page will determine.

All applicants are advised to carefully read the instructions on the page before beginning their application.

When is the Entrance Examination

Entrance exam is held after the completion of sales of form for an academic session.

All applicants date of entrance examination/interview will be communicated via email and/or student portal.

How Much Does The School cost?

Tuition for nursing/midwifery education in our institution is reviewed yearly. Therefore a generalized estimated amount for nursing and midwifery education in Nigeria is applicable.

Where is The school Located?

Sancta Maria Catholic College of Nursing Sciences is located in Uzairue, Auchi in Estsako west local government area of Edo State Nigeria.

For visitors not conversant with Auchi, we advise that you use the google map attached at the bottom of this page or the directs below.

From Jettu junction, which is the most popular junction in Auchi (as at the time of this post), visitors are to keep right towards Jettu market, straight through Afowa to Sancta Maria Catholic Hospital, where our institution resides within.

How can I get Admitted to this School?

To get admitted, applicants are expected to have completed their application form, seat for entrance exam and successfully pass these the exam to be admitted.

Admission in Sancta Maria catholic College of Nursing sciences is strictly on merit. All applicant who fail to complete the application process will not be considered for admission.

After Graduation, What Certificate am I given?

For our Midwifery course, students who successfully completed the requirements of nursing and midwifery council will be awarded a certificate of midwifery and a license to practice in Nigeria.