By Chioma Abigail Mbah, Awka
The journey to establishing
Millennium College of Nursing Sciences was a testament to determination and
dedication, with accreditation and approval secured in less than six months.
Acknowledgment and gratitude were extended to His Grace, the Most Rev’d
Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim, PhD, the Archbishop of the Province of the Niger, and
the Bishop of the Diocese of Awka (Anglican Communion), whose support paved the
way for the college's inception.
Bolstered by well-equipped
facilities, including lecture halls, ICT centers, and demonstration halls,
Millennium College of Nursing Sciences immediately set itself apart from other
institutions. This, coupled with a team of qualified lecturers, enabled the
college to achieve a perfect 100% pass rate in both mid-introductory and first-semester
year one examinations.
Notably, Millennium College of
Nursing Sciences emerged as a pioneer in the Eastern region by adopting
Computer Based Training (CBT) for entrance examinations and Preliminary
Training Sessions (PTS). This innovative approach garnered praise from the
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), positioning the college as a
trailblazer in evaluation methodologies.
The institution's commitment to
excellence extended to its clinical training programs, with students benefiting
from exposure to modern nursing practices through partnerships with prestigious
healthcare institutions such as Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital
and various Health Centers in Awka South LGA. This hands-on experience provided
students with a competitive edge in their practical training.
As demand for enrollment
surged, Millennium College of Nursing Sciences sought resource verification for
its Nursing Department and full accreditation for its Midwifery Department from
the NMCN. With the grace of providence, the college successfully navigated this
process, resulting in an increase in quota from 75 to 120 for the Nursing
Department and 100 for the Midwifery Department.
Central to this remarkable
journey of success is the leadership of Mrs. Chisom C. Ezulike, whose
illustrious qualifications have propelled Millennium College of Nursing
Sciences to new heights. Mrs. Ezulike's credentials include a Registered Nurse
(RN) certificate from Madonna University, Elele Campus, a Registered Midwife
(RM) certification from the same institution, a BNSc from Madonna University,
and a PGDE from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam.
Additionally, Mrs. Ezulike
holds a Registered Public Health Nurse (RPN) certificate from Imo State College
of Nursing, Orlu, a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from Imo State University,
and is currently pursuing a Masters in Midwifery and Child Health (MMCH) at the
University of Port Harcourt.
Under Mrs. Chisom Ezulike's
guidance, Millennium College of Nursing Sciences has not only fulfilled its
mission of providing quality nursing education but has also emerged as a beacon
of excellence and innovation in the field, setting a standard for future
generations of nursing professionals.
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