Merit College of Nursing Sciences Orlu (MNCS), was established and accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) on March 10, 2022, and the National Board of Education (NBTE), on March 25th, 2024. This center of excellence in Nursing and Midwifery education is endowed with a state-of-the-art facility furnished with the latest technology, including computer labs, science and simulation labs, a premier library, comfortable modern classrooms, access to e-learning and e-library, and an ultramodern students’ hostel.

MCNS hosts Eight spacious innovative classrooms equipped with telemedicine technology, such as Elsevier learning platforms, osmosis, clinical students key, and clinical nursing skills. Canvas and Webinar learning platforms, e- learning resource and skills acquisition center, laboratory where students practice their skills and clinical decision making. MCNS also features center for excellence in nursing education and medical library, a state-of-the-art simulation studio, 250 seating capacity auditorium, a wonderful architectural courtyard, outdoor patio and amusement parking lot. The simulation studio provides opportunities for students to work in teams to acquire clinical judgement and develop their professional nursing roles.

Merit College solely enroll students through Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for three years HND degree program, comprising general nursing and midwifery, public health, as well as other skills acquisition programs under the NBTE. Our curricula are designed to meet the unique needs of our students to prepare them for the challenges of complex and ever-evolving healthcare systems.

Merit College of Nursing Sciences is affiliated with Orlu United Medical Center (OUMC) and Orlu United Medical Foundation (OUMF). This cutting-edge Medical Center offers students the opportunity to complete their clinical rotation in the same environment instead of traveling to different parts of the state to acquire clinical experience.

ABOUT THE TRANSITION TO PRACTICE PROGRAM: 
A transition to practice program is also available to new graduate registered nurses with no prior work experience. This 12-months clinical intensive hands-on program is geared to provide the new graduate nurse with the necessary tools needed to provide evidence-based/best practice nursing care with quality outcome. 

MEDICAL CAREER CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS 
Certification on critical skills such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Certification on Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Psychiatric and Mental Health Certification (PMHNC), Emergency Medical Support (EMS), Echocardiograms (EKG) reading and interpretations, Telemetry Skills, Intravenous (IV) care skills, Radiology Technicians skill, Phlebectomy, Medical Records certification, Food & Nutrition Services, Physical Therapist Aid, Home Health Aide Skills Certification. Environmental Management Services (EMS) and Program. MCNS is in collaboration with NBTE to approve these certificate programs.