The College of Nursing Science and Ophthalmic Program, Kaduna Eye Center, has announced the sale of admission forms into the Nursing program. The Nursing College is a subsidiary institution attached to the National Eye Care Center in Kaduna. The program offered in the school is the Ophthalmic Nursing program, which trains Nurses to specialize in Ophthalmic care.

This admission form is not for fresh secondary school graduates or someone who has not gone to Nursing school before; the admission is open to graduate Nurses and Midwives who want to specialize in Ophthalmic Nursing.

If you are a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Registered Midwife (RM), and you are looking to specialize and get certification in Ophthalmic Nursing, this program is for you. In this blog post, we will provide you with all the required details and guidance on how to apply for admission to the school.

When Will The Admission Be Out

Admission form sales for the College of Nursing are now open, and the application deadline is the 5^th of June 2026. If you are a registered Nurse and you want to apply for admission into this school, you can now proceed to purchase the admission form before the deadline.

Admission Requirements & Eligibility

Before applying for admission, there are requirements you need to have before you can be eligible to purchase the admission and only candidates who meet these requirements will be invited for the entrance examination. The requirements include:

• Professional Qualification: You must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with a current practicing license from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
• Experience: You must have at least one (1) year of post-qualification experience.
• Academic Records: You must possess five (5) credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. These must be obtained in no more than two sittings via WAEC and/or NECO.

How to Apply for Admission

Application for admission is done online, and it is in two stages. The first stage is the payment stage, which is done on Remita, while the second stage is application registration, which is done on the school portal. The breakdown of each of the stages is:

Stage 1: Payment for the Application Form

The application fee is Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000), payable via the Remita platform.

1. Visit www.remita.net.
2. Click on “Pay TSA & States” and select “FGN: Federal Government of Nigeria.”
3. Fill out the billing form using this exact format:
   • Name of MDA: National Eye Centre, Kaduna.
   • Name of Service/Purpose: Select “Education Revolving Fund.”
   • Description: Write “College of Nursing Sciences Ophthalmic Nursing Program Form.”
   • Amount to Pay: N15,000.
   • Payer’s Details: Enter your full name, phone number, and a functional email address.
4. Confirm all entries are correct and submit.
5. Print the generated payment invoice and take it to any commercial bank to complete the payment.

Stage 2: Online Application Registration

Once you have your stamped Remita receipt from the bank, you can proceed with the online registration:

1. Prepare your documents: Scan a recent passport photograph and your stamped Remita payment receipt.
2. Visit the official portal: www.eyecenter.gov.ng.
3. Navigate to the Home tab, click on “Education,” and select “College of Nursing Sciences, Ophthalmic Nursing Program.”
4. Fill out the application form carefully and upload the required scans.
5. Review your information and click Submit.
6. Important: Print out your application summary.

Note: The date of the entrance examination will be communicated to the candidate subsequently, and the venue of the examination is the Lecture Theatre NEC, Kaduna. Candidate are expected to come with all their credential to the examination venue.

Career Opportunities for Ophthalmic Nurses in Nigeria

Ophthalmic nursing is one of the most stable and rewarding nursing specialties in Nigeria. As a professional trained to manage conditions ranging from cataracts and glaucoma to complex ocular trauma, your skills are in high demand due to the increasing burden of preventable blindness in West Africa.

Here is a detailed breakdown of career opportunities for Ophthalmic Nurses in Nigeria, categorized by sector and role.

1. Clinical Practice in Tertiary Institutions

The most common path for Ophthalmic Nurses is working in federal or state-owned teaching hospitals and specialist centers (like the National Eye Centre, Kaduna, or UCH Ibadan).

The major roles of Nurses in this area include, but are not limited to, assisting in ophthalmic surgeries, managing specialized eye wards, and conducting diagnostic tests (like visual field analysis or A-scans).

You can rise through the ranks from Nursing Officer to Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) or Director of Nursing Services.

2. Private Eye Clinics and Specialist Hospitals

Nigeria has a robust private healthcare sector with high-end eye clinics that cater to a premium clientele. These facilities often require nurses who are proficient in using modern diagnostic technology and providing high-quality perioperative care.

Private clinics often offer competitive salaries and more flexible working hours compared to the public sector.

3. Community Health and NGOs

Many international and local Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) focus on “Vision 2020” goals and the eradication of River Blindness (Onchocerciasis) and Trachoma.

Community outreach, organizing mass cataract surgical campaigns, and training primary healthcare workers on basic eye care.

4. Academic and Research Roles

If you have a passion for teaching, your clinical specialty makes you a prime candidate for academic positions. Teaching Ophthalmic Nursing at Schools of Nursing or Universities, working with research teams to study the prevalence of eye diseases in Nigeria, or the efficacy of new treatments.

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Conclusion

Specializing in Ophthalmic Nursing at the National Eye Centre, Kaduna, is more than just an academic achievement; it is a gateway to becoming a highly sought-after specialist in the Nigerian healthcare sector. With the increasing demand for expert eye care, this 2026/2027 session presents a perfect opportunity to elevate your professional standing.