Lily College of Nursing Sciences
We deliver quality nursing education through unique and innovative teaching methods
Equipping Nurses For The Future!
Parents & Guardians
with adolescent children/wards
Nursing College
for young secondary school graduates
About Us
Lily College of Nursing Sciences boasts a distinguished lineage rooted in the conceptualization and establishment phases within Lily Hospitals Limited. The institution’s origins are intricately tied to the visionary inception of Lily Hospitals Limited in 1984, marking the initial strides toward establishing a prominent private healthcare network in Nigeria.
Why Choose Us
- Train nurses to work proficiently both within the country and on an international scale, preparing them for diverse healthcare environments.
- Offer career development programs and resources to support graduates in advancing their nursing careers and exploring diverse professional opportunities.
- Specialized programs in areas like pediatric nursing, mental health nursing, or critical care nursing.
- Collaborations with leading healthcare institutions for practical training and internships.
- Emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and exposure to diverse healthcare environments.
- Opportunities for global or cross-cultural experiences in healthcare settings.
Our Facilities
Hands-on training
State-of-the-art simulation labs for hands-on training and skill development.
Healthcare experts & professionals.
Experienced faculty comprising industry experts and healthcare professionals.
Well-rounded education
Clinical rotations in various healthcare settings to provide a well-rounded education.
Access to research facilities
Access to research facilities and opportunities to contribute to advancements in healthcare through research projects.
Strategic location
Strategically located in the heart of the city, providing convenient access to various healthcare facilities, fostering practical training and experiential learning opportunities for students.
Admission Is Now ON!
LCNS 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION SUPPLEMENTARY ADMISSION NOW OPEN!
- Basic Nursing (RN)
- Basic Midwifery (RM)
- Applicants MUST not be less than 16 years old at the time of application.
- MUST Possess the Senior Secondary School Certificate (WASSCE/NECO) or GCE O' Level or equivalent with at least 5 credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics at not more than two (2) sittings of the same examination body OR NABTEB at not more than one (1) sitting.
- Interested and qualified candidates should visit the college at No 61 Okumagba Avenue, Warri Delta State to pick up admission form the admission form and pay the non-refundable fee of N20,200 to our designated bank accounts.
- Or download the form here by clicking the 'APPLY' button. Once you do so you will be redirected to our application form download page.
- Note: The sale of Supplementary Admission forms ends Monday 30th of September 2024. APPLY NOW!
Benefits of Attending LCNS
There is a lot of benefits from choosing Lily College of Nursing Sciences.
Access To Quality Education
Get access to hands-on nursing education training with modern tools and technologies.
Personalized Training
Stay on top of your education with our modern personalized learning system.
Convenience
Get easy access to medical and nursing consultants to enhance training
SALES OF ADMISSION FORM
NOW ON!
The sales of Application Forms for admission into our Basic Nursing (RN) and Basic Midwifery (RM) programs is NOW ON: APPLY NOW!
Currently Ongoing
Basic Nursing (RN) and Basic Midwifery (RM) programs.
Our Programs
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The Basic Nursing Program is a three-year, six-semester course sanctioned by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and administered by Lily College of Nursing Sciences. While awaiting accreditation from the NBTE, this program aims to provide students with practical nursing skills, knowledge, and clinical experience necessary for becoming a Registered Nurse.
The ND/HND Nursing program is strategically designed to facilitate the seamless academic progression of graduates within the existing education framework in the country. It is also aligned with the 2016 – approved scheme of service for Nurses in Nigeria by the National Council of Establishment.
This is 18 months, 3 semesters program approved by Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and run by Lily College of Nursing Sciences. It is ideal for those who are already Registered Midwives and are looking to start a career in nursing.
This is a two-year, four-semester Community Nursing program sanctioned by the Nursing and Nursing Council of Nigeria (NMCN). It is designed to provide students with practical skills in community nursing, offering the knowledge and clinical experience essential for becoming Licensed Community Nurses (LCN).
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Lily College of nursing sciences
What is all about this ND Nursing?
ND Nursing programme was meant to give legal backing by the Federal Government for the award of ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES to Nurses who graduate from Nursing institutions. The ND/HND Nursing programme has been designed to allow for seamless academic progression of graduates along the already existing system of education in the country. It also takes cognizance of the new scheme of service for Nurses in Nigeria approved by the National Council of Establishment in 2016.
The ND/HND Nursing is a four-year UNINTERUPTED programme i.e 2 years for ND and 2 years for HND. Students starts with ND Nursing programme which is a non-terminal programme. The ND Nursing graduates with minimum CGPA of 2.5 (Lower Credit) will then proceed for HND Nursing. HND graduates shall proceed for a one-year mandatory Supervised Clinical Experience (Attachment) in an approved health facilities or institution and after the Clinical Experience, then one-year NYSC.
Council’s Professional Exam for General Nursing shall be after successful completion of HND 1 Nursing. However, graduates of HND Nursing programme are required to sit for Council’s professional exam in either of the two options of specialization, namely: Midwifery for registration and licensing as Registered Midwife (RM) and Public Health Nursing for registration and licensing as Registered Public Health Nurse (RPHN).
Why ND Nursing programme?
Graduate of Basic Nursing programme are not issued any legally backed academic certificate by their Institution, they are only issued Testimonial by their Institution and professional licence by Nursing of Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). ND Nursing programme was meant to give legal backing by the Federal Government to Nursing institutions for the award of ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES to Nursing graduate. The ND/HND Nursing programme has been designed to allow for seamless academic progression of graduates along the already existing system of education in the country. It also takes cognizance of the new scheme of service for Nurses in Nigeria approved by the National Council of Establishment in 2016.
Will the College still run Basic Nursing programme?
Yes the College will still admit candidates for Basic Nursing programme but only from now to till after the accreditation by NBTE, the College will no longer admit new students for Basic Nursing programme because it will be phased out by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
What is the difference between Basic Nursing and ND Nursing programme?
Basic Nursing graduates are not issued any legally backed academic certificate, they are only issued Testimonial by their Institution and professional licence by Nursing of Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
While ND/HND Nursing graduates will be issued with legally backed academic certificates and professional licences.
Is HND Nursing equivalent to BNSc Nursing Science?
Academically, HND Nursing is not equivalent to BNSc Nursing, as HND Nursing graduates are required to have PGD Nursing before proceeding to MSc Nursing programme while BNSc Nursing can proceed to MSc Nursing without PGD Nursing. However, professionally they may be the same since both HND Nursing and BNSc Nursing graduates usually obtain 2 same professional licenses, namely, Registered Nurse (RN) and Registered Midwife (RM) or Registered Public Health Nurse (RPHN) license.
What are the SSCE O-Level Requirements for ND Nursing?
Candidates must have minimum of 5 credits including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics at not more than two (2) sittings in WAEC, NECO or NABTEB. Combination of WAEC&WAEC, WAEC&NECO or NECO&NECO are accepted but NABTEB must be one sitting.
What are the JAMB subject combinations?
JAMB subject combinations for ND Nursing are Use of English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Any combination apart from the above, will not be considered no matter the JAMB score.
Can I apply with my 2024 JAMB result?
Because our college was not featured in JAMB brochure in the year 2024 but the Website will be upgrade after completion of all accreditation by all agency.
Will you consider those that choose your college as Second Choice?
Candidates MUST choose our college as First Choice among ALL institutions. However, candidates that did not choose our college as First Choice during JAMB registration and now wish to choose our college, can apply for Change of Institutions through JAMB Portal and choose our college as First Choice among all institutions.
What is the minimum cut off marks?
Minimum cut-off marks is usually determined after every JAMB exam for each category of institutions during JAMB Policy Meeting on Admission. The minimum cut-off marks for ND Nursing are the same with the national minimum cut-off marks for Polytechnics. However, the College may the decide to increase its cut-off marks. For the year 2023, the minimum cut-off marks is 140. However, it may be the same or change for subsequent years.
After completing ND Nursing, can I leave the school?
NO. The ND/HND Nursing is a four-year UNINTERUPTED programme. Students starts with ND Nursing programme which is a non-terminal programme. The ND graduates with minimum CGPA of 2.5 (Lower Credit) will then proceed for HND Nursing.
Is proceeding from ND to HND automatic?
YES, only if students earn a minimum CGPA of 2.5 (Lower Credit). However, where a student scores below a CGPA of 2.5, he/she shall be required to repeat ND II and earn minimum of CGPA 2.5 before proceeding to HND Nursing.
Will there be Students Industrial Work Experience (SIWES)/Industrial Training (IT) during the ND programme?
Students shall participate in Supervised Clinical Work Experience (SCWE) while in training. The period of the SCWEs would be in two parts of eight weeks each. The first part of SCWE shall be between the end of ND I,
while the second part shall be between the end of ND II. Stipend for SCWE shall be paid through Industrial Training Fund (ITF). The SCWE shall be graded on a pass or fail basis. Where a student has satisfied all other requirements of the programme BUT FAILED SCWEs, he/she may only be allowed to repeat another four months SCWEs at his/own expenses.
When will students be indexed by the Council?
Indexing shall be at the beginning of first semester of ND II.
When will students sit for Council’s Exam?
Council’s Professional Exam for General Nursing shall be after successful completion of HND 1 Nursing. However, graduates of HND Nursing programme are required to sit for Council’s professional exam in either of the two options of specialization, namely: Midwifery for registration and licensing as Registered Midwife (RM) and Public Health Nursing for registration and licensing as Registered Public Health Nurse (RPHN).
How many Certificates and Licenses will I get after completing HND Nursing?
Graduates of HND Nursing will obtain 2 academic certificates and 2 professional licences. The academic certificates are ND Nursing Certificate and HND Nursing Certificate. The professional licenses are RN Licence and RM or RPHN Licence
Will graduates of HND Nursing go for internship?
Yes, graduates of HND Nursing programme shall undergo a one-year mandatory Supervised Clinical Attachment in an approved health facility or institution before proceeding to NYSC.
Will graduates of HND Nursing go for NYSC?
Yes, graduate of HND Nursing will be mobilized for NYSC after completing a one-year mandatory Supervised Clinical Attachment in an approved health facility or institution.
Is the admission for Basic Midwifery, Community Midwifery, Community Nursing and Post Basic Nursing programmes also through JAMB?
Only ND Nursing is though JAMB for now. Sale of application forms, entrance exam and interview for Basic Nursing, Basic Midwifery, Community Midwifery, Community Nursing, Post Basic Nursing, Post Basic Midwifery, will be done entirely by the College.
I have RN or RM or Post Basic or ND or NCE or CHEW or B.Sc, can I apply for HND Nursing?
You cannot apply for HND Nursing. The ND/HND Nursing is a four-year UNINTERUPTED programme i.e 2 years for ND and 2 years for HND. Only students that start with ND Nursing programme which is a non-terminal programme and obtain minimum CGPA of 2.5(Lower Credit) will proceed for HND Nursing.
However, NBTE and NMCN are working on modalities for an abridgement programme for those with RN or RM to have ND/HND Nursing certificate.
Can I apply for both ND Nursing and Community Nursing at the same?
Yes, since their Exams and Interviews are not in the same day.
Can I apply for both Basic Midwifery and Community Midwifery at the same?
Yes. Since their Exams and Interviews are not in the same day.
Will there be Entrance Exam by the College, after sitting for JAMB exams No entrance exam. Only Screening/interview for those that obtain the minimum cut-off marks from JAMB.
Will there be Introductory (Weeding) Exam during ND Nursing programme?
No introductory exam during ND Nursing programme. However, students have must good academic standing to proceed from ND I to ND II. Also, sstudents must earn a minimum CGPA of 2.5 (Lower Credit) to proceed to HND 1 and where a student scores below a CGPA of 2.5, he/she shall be required to repeat ND II and earn minimum of CGPA 2.5 before proceeding to HND Nursing.
Can candidates that are not from Delta State apply?
All citizens of Nigeria can apply for ND Nursing, Basic Nursing, Basic Midwifery, Post Basic Nursing, Post Basic Midwifery, Refresher Nursing and Refresher Midwifery programmes of the College. Only Community Nursing and Community Midwifery programmes are meant for only indigene of Delta State, but is open for other state who is sponsoring their wards with bond.
Can a student that is already studying under the College apply for ND Nursing or any other programme of the College?”
Yes but if admitted, he/she must self-withdraw from the previous programme.
