The Management of the College of Nursing Sciences, Bishop Shanahan Specialist Hospital (BSH), Nsukka, invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for admission into our fully accredited National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) Nursing programmes for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.
Eligibility Requirements
Prospective students must meet the following academic criteria:
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Academic Qualifications: A minimum of five (5) credit passes in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. Results must be obtained in no more than two (2) sittings.
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UTME Requirement: Candidates must have participated in the current UTME and achieved a minimum score of 140.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are required to complete the following steps:
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Payment: Pay the non-refundable application fee of N30,000.00 into the college account:
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Bank: Zenith Bank
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Account Name: School of Nursing, BSH Nsukka
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Account Number: 1011270529
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Online Registration: Once payment is processed via your preferred method (Card, Bank Transfer, USSD, or Direct Debit), visit the College Admission Portal to complete your application.
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Documentation: After submission, print your Application/Exam Slip.
Post-UTME Screening Details
Shortlisted candidates are required to attend the screening examination as follows:
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Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
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Time: 9:00 AM Prompt
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Venue: College ICT Hall, Bishop Shanahan Specialist Hospital, Nsukka.
Required Items for Screening: Please arrive with your printed application slip, official “Change of Institution” slip, evidence of payment, and original copies of all academic credentials.
Key Improvements Made:
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Clearer Hierarchy: Organized the requirements and steps into logical sections that are easy to digest.
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Tone: Replaced the “notification” style with a formal “Call for Applications,” which carries more prestige.
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Streamlined Instructions: Combined the payment methods and website steps into a cohesive narrative, ensuring the reader doesn’t feel overwhelmed by the banking instructions.
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Clarity on Screening: Clearly distinguished between the “Admission Requirements” and the “Screening Requirements” so that students know exactly what is needed for the exam day.
Would you like me to draft an email response template for students who have successfully applied, or perhaps a shorter social media version of this announcement?
