The FUOYE Institute of Nursing Science, located at Illupeju-Ekiti, is a specialised academic and professional training centre dedicated to advancing nursing education and strengthening healthcare capacity. The Institute is established to provide high-quality nursing training grounded in scientific knowledge, clinical competence, and ethical professional practice.

The Institute operates within the University’s academic governance framework and aligns with national regulatory standards for nursing education. Its programmes are structured to produce competent, compassionate, and evidence-driven nursing professionals capable of responding effectively to contemporary healthcare challenges.

Academic Focus

The Institute of Nursing Science offers structured nursing education programmes designed to integrate theoretical instruction, simulation-based learning, and supervised clinical practice. Academic delivery emphasises:

• Foundations of nursing science

• Clinical nursing practice

• Community and public health nursing

• Maternal and child health

• Medical-surgical nursing

• Mental health nursing

• Professional ethics and patient safety

The curriculum is competency-based and aligned with approved healthcare education standards to ensure graduates meet professional licensure and practice requirements.

Clinical Training and Professional Preparation

The Institute maintains structured clinical partnerships with approved healthcare facilities to provide supervised clinical exposure. Students gain hands-on experience in patient care, clinical decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Simulation laboratories and practical skills units support the development of core competencies before clinical placement. Emphasis is placed on patient-centred care, infection control, healthcare ethics, and evidence-based nursing practice.

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

The Institute operates under:

• University academic regulations

• Senate-approved curriculum frameworks

• Professional regulatory guidelines for nursing education

• Continuous internal and external quality assurance review

Academic standards, assessment procedures, and graduation requirements are monitored to ensure full compliance with national healthcare education benchmarks.

Institutional Contribution

The FUOYE Institute of Nursing Science contributes significantly to:

• Strengthening healthcare workforce capacity

• Enhancing access to quality nursing education

• Supporting community health development

• Advancing clinical competence and professional standards

• Promoting research-informed nursing practice

Through its Illupeju-Ekiti location, the Institute expands regional access to professional nursing training and supports healthcare delivery across communities.

Mission

To provide high-quality nursing education that develops competent, ethical, and compassionate professionals committed to excellence in healthcare practice.

Vision

To be a recognised centre of excellence in nursing education, producing globally competitive healthcare professionals who advance patient care and community wellbeing.