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The American University of Nigeria (AUN) has obtained approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to initiate a Bachelor’s degree programme in Nursing Science. The Yola-based institution has officially opened the registration portal for prospective students, and the program is to commence in the upcoming January (Spring 2024) semester.
This accreditation from the national regulatory body follows closely on the heels of AUN’s earlier approval for a Bachelor’s degree program in Public Health. The official communication from the NUC, dated November 13, 2023, and signed by Dr. Abubakar M. Girei, the Acting Director of Academic Planning, on behalf of Professor Chris J. Maiyaki, the Acting Executive Secretary of the Commission, confirms the green light for the Nursing Science program.
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Both the B.Nsc. Nursing Science and the B.Sc. in Public Health programs are housed within the AUN School of Basic Medical and Allied Health Sciences, which has plans to introduce additional medical and health science courses.
President DeWayne Frazier expressed his appreciation for these recent approvals, considering them a testament to the NUC’s confidence in the quality of AUN’s educational facilities and international collaborations. Frazier acknowledged the urgent need for high-quality healthcare facilities and the nurturing of a new cadre of globally competitive healthcare professionals in Northeast Nigeria.
He emphasized that the strength of these programs lies in their integration of American and Nigerian curricula, providing graduates with a unique advantage for practice in the United States, Nigeria, and other developing nations.
In Frazier’s words, “The introduction of the nursing program aligns with our commitment to sustainable solutions for addressing healthcare challenges in Northeast Nigeria.
This initiative aims to counter the shortage of healthcare professionals, improve maternal and child health, empower the local community, and establish a resilient healthcare system for the future. AUN’s nursing graduates will possess a well-rounded education, blending the Nigerian and American learning systems, and proficiency in the English language, enhancing their employability, particularly for NGOs and other entities operating in the region.
“The inspiration for this program stems from the vision of our esteemed Founder, who consistently seeks opportunities for the university to be more responsive to regional needs and serve as a Development University,” President Frazier affirmed.
The AUN Nursing and Public Health programs are poised to benefit from ongoing and future collaborative medical research endeavours between Nigerian and U.S. scientists.
Notably, a joint research team from the American University of Nigeria’s School of Basic Medical and Allied Health Sciences, Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola, and the University of Northern Iowa in the United States has initiated an extensive study on Type 11 Diabetes Mellitus in certain Local Governments in Adamawa State.
Simultaneously, another research team, led by Dr. Jimmy Reyes of the University of Northern Iowa, will explore the same subject in Marshalltown, Ames, and Des Moines in Iowa, intending to share findings and identify culturally sensitive diabetes self-management interventions in both Nigeria and the United States.
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